Quote:1: He doesn't have a scope, so he can't use one as binoculars.

2: Even if he did and he wanted to use them as binoculars he wouldn't be peering through a 1/2 inch gap with an extremely limited field of view.

3: Any competent person would know better to point a firearm at federal personnel or any living being for that matter, regardless of the reason. 

 

1.  It's hard to tell from the picture if he does or doesn't.  I based my assessment based on the positions of his hands as well as how the weapon is placed.

2.  The gap is much more than 1/2 inch since most of the rifle is fitted between the concrete barricades.  Also, he probably doesn't want to be seen in plain view pointing a firearm in that manner, so he's doing it in a way that wouldn't spark trouble.

3.  Yes, the "average" responsible firearm owner would not do such a thing, myself included even though I have been trained.  However, neither you or I know this guy's background or profession.  For all we know he could be an off-duty cop or soldier.

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