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The Seals can consider that their fouling shots.
 
They are now ready to get down to serious work!  Lord knows there a lot of pirates that need an attitude adjustment.
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Originally posted by Dogger Dogger wrote:

The Seals can consider that their fouling shots.
 
They are now ready to get down to serious work!  Lord knows there a lot of pirates that need an attitude adjustment.


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Did you see the one they took alive cry on TV when he found out he was not going to be treated like a bad child and sent home to "mommy"??  

Fear of retribution has its place in the world... many more people need it.  
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dogger Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: April/24/2009 at 13:14
First picture I saw of him he was smiling like a fool.  Guess reality set in.  The other ones back home are now bravely promising retribution from the safety of their caves.  Sounds like the season is open.
 
US flagged ships should feel a little safer but hope they are being vigilant and prepared.
 
Embarrrassing though to see others let go.
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Originally posted by Bigdaddy0381 Bigdaddy0381 wrote:

Originally posted by swtucker swtucker wrote:

Originally posted by Voodoo6 Voodoo6 wrote:

Anybody know how far away the pirates were from the SEALS when shot?

 
One report I saw said 100 feet....said they were slowly pulling the life boat closer.
 
It don't matter.Job well done.
 
Oh yeah I agree there, Tiger.  Wink
I just hadn't read anything suggesting the distance is all and was curious.    
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Reports were as I heard...33 meters... Thunbs Up
 
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100 feet from what I read.
What I want to know is what ran thru the one who lived mind when his pirate buddies heads exploded.
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He probably wasn't constipated after..............
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Originally posted by Dogger Dogger wrote:

He probably wasn't constipated after..............
 
ARRR went to oh sh*^ really fast.
 
Have a good weekend guys heading to NC so take care.
 
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Have a good one, drive safe!
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Originally posted by Voodoo6 Voodoo6 wrote:

Originally posted by Bigdaddy0381 Bigdaddy0381 wrote:

Originally posted by swtucker swtucker wrote:

Originally posted by Voodoo6 Voodoo6 wrote:

Anybody know how far away the pirates were from the SEALS when shot?

 
One report I saw said 100 feet....said they were slowly pulling the life boat closer.
 
It don't matter.Job well done.
 
Oh yeah I agree there, Tiger.  Wink
I just hadn't read anything suggesting the distance is all and was curious.    


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It's funny how everyone's read or heard a different distance. CNN reported 75 feet per the link I provided. Whacko

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I'm thinking that any of the distances mentioned it's just one big sloppy mess.
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Originally posted by Dogger Dogger wrote:

I'm thinking that any of the distances mentioned it's just one big sloppy mess.


oh yeah...like the watermelon in the movie "The day of the Jackal". Wink
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What rifles would the Seals have been using?
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No idea but one possibility could be something like the m110 or m25 (m14).





http://www.navyseals.com/weapons-demo





Edited by mike650 - April/26/2009 at 12:15
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At that distance very likely M4's with Aimpoint Comp M4 or Trijicon 4x ACOG's.

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I got an invitation for a cruse today.
 
 Now this is what I call a vacation.  I am thinking about booking this 
cruise.
>
> Now this would be fun.
>
> I found a Somali cruise package that departs from Sawakin (in the Sudan)
> and docks at Bagamoya (in Tanzania). The cost is a bit high @ $800 a day,
> per person, double occupancy but I didn't find it that offensive.
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> What I found enticing is that the cruise company is encouraging people to
> bring their 'high powered weapons' along on the cruise. If you don't have
> weapons you can rent them right there on the boat. They claim to have a
> master gunsmith on board and will have reloading parties every afternoon.
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> The cruise lasts from 4-8 days and nights and costs a maximum of $3,200,
> per person, double occupancy (4 days). All the boat does is sail up and
> down the coast of Somalia waiting to get hijacked by pirates. Here are
> some of the costs and claims associated with the package.
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> $800.00 US/per day double occupancy (4 day max billing)
> M-16 full auto rental $25.00/day ammo at 100 rounds of 5.56 armor piercing
> ammo at $15.95
>
> Ak-47 rifle @ No charge. ammo at 100 rounds of 7.62 com block ball ammo at
> $14.95
>
> Barrett M-107 .50 cal sniper rifle rental $55.00/day ammo at 25 rounds of
> .50 cal. armor piercing at $9.95
> Crew members can double as spotters for $30.00 per hour (spotting scope
> included).
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> They even offer RPG's at $75 bucks and $200 dollars for 3 standard loads
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> "Everyone gets use of free complimentary night vision equipment and coffee
> and snacks on the top deck from 7pm-6am."
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> Meals are not included but seem reasonable.
>
> Most cabins offer a mini-bar.
>
> These gung ho entrepreneurs offer......... get this.....
> "MOUNTED MINIGUN AVAILABLE @ $450 per 30 seconds of sustained fire"
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> Sign my ass up!
>
> They advertise group rates and corporate discounts......and even claim
> "FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY"
> They also say ASK ABOUT OUR "SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT RATES."
>
> They even offer a partial money back if not satisfied....here's some text
> from the ad.
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> "We guarantee that you will experience at least two hijacking attempts by
> pirates or we will refund back half your money including gun rental
> charges and any unused ammo (mini gun charges not included)
>
> How can we guarantee you will experience a hijacking? We operate at 5
> knots within 12 miles of the coast of Somalia. If an attempted Hijacking
> does not occur we will turn the boat around and cruise by at 4 knots. We
> will repeat this for up to 8 days making three passes a day along the
> entire length of Somalia.
>
> At night the boat is fully lit and bottle rockets are shot off at
> intervals and loud disco music beamed shore side to attract attention.
> Cabin space is limited so respond quickly. Reserve your package before May
> 29 and get 100 rounds of free tracer ammo in the caliber of your choice."



It would be worth going just to get to shoot the Barrett.
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Heck, now-a-days it would be worth going just for the great ammo prices.Roll on Floor Laughing
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Originally posted by BeltFed BeltFed wrote:

Heck, now-a-days it would be worth going just for the great ammo prices.Roll on Floor Laughing


Ain't that the truth.  $450 for the mini-gun, tempting, mighty mighty tempting.
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