David43515
Master Black Belt
We`re all used to seeing armed police and security at big events and probably don`t give it too much thought. But often people don`t stop to consider what kind of backup or support the officers on the ground have available to them. Years ago I had an opportunity to talk with a US Army sniper who had been part of the huge security force at the Atlanta Olympics. I hadn`t thought about it in years until I saw these pics. (It`s true what they say, "out of sight-out of mind) At the latest superbowl there were SWAT team members, including sniper teams, on hand to lend support and enhance security. There was some discussion on the website hosting the photos about whether or not they were genuine, or might have been from a training exercise. I`ll leave that for people with more knowledge than myself. Just thought I`d share.
http://www.businessinsider.com/these-pictures-of-the-xm-210-sniper-rifle-2012-2
http://www.businessinsider.com/robert-johnson-bi-snipers-at-the-superbowl-2012-2
http://www.businessinsider.com/these-pictures-of-the-xm-210-sniper-rifle-2012-2
http://www.businessinsider.com/robert-johnson-bi-snipers-at-the-superbowl-2012-2