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5 days agoTrump's Vulnerability and the Bunker-Ballroom - emptywheel
Trump fortified a White House ballroom with 4–5 inch bulletproof glass and plans an upper West Wing floor due to concerns about long-range rifles.
Long-range marksmanship is one of the most demanding skills in the SEAL arsenal, and the rifle a sniper brings to the fight can ultimately shape the mission itself. Whether the job is counterterrorism, overwatch, or disabling enemy hardware from afar, certain rifles have proven themselves as invaluable over the years and earned a highly favored place in the Navy SEAL toolbox. Here 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the long-range weapons that SEALs prefer to use..