Route 91 fest Vegas shooting?

October 02, 2017, 07:40 AM

Ronin1069

quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
Not one word about gun control worries in this thread, gentlemen. Not one single word. Now is not the time.

October 02, 2017, 07:42 AM

LBAR15

The latest is that they found him dead in the room, First responders did not take him down. Over 400 transported to various hospitals. 10 rifles in the room. Marylou Danley located out of the country and interviewed. Not believed to have been involved at this time.

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October 02, 2017, 07:46 AM

tha1000

I'm sick to my stomach over this.

October 02, 2017, 07:48 AM

Rightwire

Authorities just confirmed that when they breached the room, the suspect was already deceased.

In Vegas, every move you make is on video except for your room or bathrooms so there will be a ton of video evidence forthcoming.

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October 02, 2017, 08:01 AM

Sock Eating Golden

This is tough to wake up to. So many families will be devastated.

October 02, 2017, 08:24 AM

Poacher

Wish I hadn't listened to that.

Prayers for all involved.

October 02, 2017, 08:25 AM

Balzé Halzé

Jesus, I just got up and saw this. Pure evil.

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October 02, 2017, 08:29 AM

Mars_Attacks

I want to know how he got so many weapons in the hotel.

When I was there back in the spring, security was unbelievable.

October 02, 2017, 08:32 AM

soggy_spinout

Sickening. There are no adequate words to describe this and how I feel about this madman.

October 02, 2017, 08:35 AM

TigerDore

quote:
Originally posted by Mars_Attacks:
I want to know how he got so many weapons in the hotel.

This is my question too.

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October 02, 2017, 08:36 AM

Rolan_Kraps

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Originally posted by 2000Z-71:
He started to demand bag checks at all hotels, etc.

I can't see that as practical.

October 02, 2017, 08:36 AM

RogueJSK

quote:
Originally posted by TigerDore:
quote:
Originally posted by Mars_Attacks:
I want to know how he got so many weapons in the hotel.

This is my question too.

According to statements made by LE officials at one of the press conferences this morning, he had at least 8 guns and had been staying in that hotel room since Thursday.

4 days is plenty of time to bring in eight firearms, hidden in various bits of luggage, possibly spread out over more than one trip. Even if all eight were full-size belt-fed MGs, he could have easily brought them in one at a time in a suitcase or duffel bag, making just two trips per day over 4 days. And if there was only one or two MGs plus various other rifles and handguns, he easily could have gotten them all in one trip, packed in just one or two bags.

One of many thousands of tourists going up to a hotel room with a piece or two of luggage isn't suspicious. It's not like he must have strolled through the casino openly carrying multiple MGs.

October 02, 2017, 08:37 AM

Rolan_Kraps

quote:
Originally posted by TigerDore:
quote:
Originally posted by Mars_Attacks:
I want to know how he got so many weapons in the hotel.

This is my question too.

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It wouldn't be hard. Just take an AR and take down the upper and lower and it'd fit in almost any good sized suitcase along with as many magazines as he wanted to carry.

October 02, 2017, 08:37 AM

dry-fly

Been watching since I got up at 6:20. I just can’t believe the horror. To just be a defenseless sitting duck. God be with those affected. I have no words..

October 02, 2017, 08:39 AM

Sig2340

quote:
Originally posted by TigerDore:
quote:
Originally posted by Mars_Attacks:
I want to know how he got so many weapons in the hotel.

This is my question too.

I heard several reports he had his roommate's Mandalay Bay employee identification card. This is not yet confirmed by the LVSO.

October 02, 2017, 08:46 AM

slyguy

Thoughts and prayers to the families and all involved.

My stomach aches for those fallen.

Kudos to all LEO's and first responders.

total FUBAR situation

October 02, 2017, 08:47 AM

erj_pilot

This just sickens me on multiple levels. Lifting up prayers for those affected, this country, and our leaders.

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October 02, 2017, 08:48 AM

jigray3

quote:
Originally posted by Mars_Attacks:
I want to know how he got so many weapons in the hotel.

When I was there back in the spring, security was unbelievable.

I would think luggage would be easy enough, especially something like a golf club travel bag. I found one online at 55" x 22" 19", and I could easily get 7 or 8 rifles in mine. If you had to a couple of trips in and out would look like you just went out and played a round of golf. But, with so many conferences in Vegas with booth display, av equipment, etc being shuttled in and out, I doubt oversize luggage raises an eyebrow.