Helped teach an Advanced LE sniper class in Austin, TX. a few weeks back.
We were able to arrange for the entire class to tour the observation deck of the UT Tower where Charles Whitman did his thing.
Pretty incredible tour.
It was closed to the public for years.
Never been done by a group of LE snipers before (to my knowledge).
Took along a LRF and took a hundred pics.
Waaay cool up there ... but somewhat hallowed ground.
MANY bullet strikes still left in the decorative masonry that could not repaired.
Pretty fascinating to walk up those same stairs the killer, survivors and police did.
Due to the fact that the cops were outgunned (as usual) ... a radio DJ actually got on the air and told everyone with a rifle to bring it to the tower.
If you have never been to Austin ... that is Texas Hill Country deer hunting heaven ... some guy on the radio tells everyone to "Bring a rifle to a get together" ... in Tejas ... and it is truly game on.
Once in a lifetime gig.
Just thought I'd share.
Merry Christmas QPs.
You guys are my heroes.