Author Topic: Chris Kyle "American Sniper" RIP (Read 10984 times)

gunsmith · « **on:** February 03, 2013, 01:23:34 AM »

Navy Seal, author and well known sniper.
RIP sir.

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Peace/2013/02/02/American-Sniper-Chris-Kyle-Killed-at-Texas-Gun-Range?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BreitbartFeed+(Breitbart+Feed)

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SEAL Team 3 Chief Chris Kyle served four combat tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom and elsewhere. For his bravery in battle, he was awarded two Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars with Valor, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation. Additionally, he received the Grateful Nation Award, given by the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs. Following his combat deployments, he became chief instructor for training Naval Special Warfare Sniper and Counter-Sniper teams, and he authored the Naval Special Warfare Sniper Doctrine, the first Navy SEAL sniper manual.

Fly320s · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2013, 07:34:39 AM »

Murdered at a gun range by a former Marine. The suspect has been caught.

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2013, 09:16:06 AM »

Further proof that "No good deed shall go unpunished."

May his killer roast in the fires of Hades forever.

geronimotwo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2013, 09:34:15 AM »

unreal, rip.

Ben · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2013, 11:17:27 AM »

No one has yet, but I respectfully ask that we keep gun politics out of this thread. Reserve it for condolences and general discussion on the deceased. Feel free to discuss this as related to gun control by starting a separate thread in politics. Thanks.

Ben · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2013, 11:20:25 AM »

Ten quotes. Seemed like he was a stand-up guy.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/02/02/10-of-the-best-quotes-from-slain-seal-chris-kyles-book-american-sniper/

MillCreek · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2013, 11:36:58 AM »

I wonder if this will turn out to be a random crime or if Mr. Kyle and his buddy were specifically targeted.

vaskidmark · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:19:31 PM »

Quote from: MillCreek on February 03, 2013, 11:36:58 AM

I wonder if this will turn out to be a random crime or if Mr. Kyle and his buddy were specifically targeted.

According to some reports they both knew the shooter and were all at the range in order to "help" with some issue related to the shooter's PTSD. Other reports say Kyle and his friend were representing his (Kyle's) security companmy at a charity fundraising event and did not know the shooter. In either case, Hawkmoon's "no good deed" comment is apt.

Unlike the public image of a SEAL and sniper, Mr. Kyle was soft-spoken and unassuming. Possibly the most ooutstanding thing he ever did was to claim to have punched Jesse Ventura in the face in a bar. Ventura has consistently denied the event and had an active lawsuit against Kyle for defamation. Kyle is said to have never identified the SEAL Team that was supposed to be holding a wake when Ventura supposedly said that which Kyle claims so enraged him, and s far no witnesses were named by either side.

Fair winds and following seas.

stay safe.

Boomhauer · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:34:13 PM »

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Unlike the public image of a SEAL and sniper, Mr. Kyle was soft-spoken and unassuming. Possibly the most ooutstanding thing he ever did was to claim to have punched Jesse Ventura in the face in a bar. Ventura has consistently denied the event and had an active lawsuit against Kyle for defamation. Kyle is said to have never identified the SEAL Team that was supposed to be holding a wake when Ventura supposedly said that which Kyle claims so enraged him, and s far no witnesses were named by either side.

Jesse Ventura, Jackass (Esq) said to Kyle that the SEALS "deserved to lose a few guys".

Ventura is an asshat and has proven it repeatedly, so I'm going to go with Kyle on this one...and wish Kyle had challenged Jesse to a duel instead and saved us from his overbearing assholiness.

gunsmith · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2013, 02:43:26 PM »

Quote from: Avenger29 on February 03, 2013, 12:34:13 PM

Jesse Ventura, Jackass (Esq) said to Kyle that the SEALS "deserved to lose a few guys".

Ventura is an asshat and has proven it repeatedly, so I'm going to go with Kyle on this one...and wish Kyle had challenged Jesse to a duel instead and saved us from his overbearing assholiness.

I saw a segment on O'Reily about that, when asked about what happened after he punched Ventura Chris said with a laugh "I ran"

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I remember planning on getting his book, but never got to it. Mr Kyle seemed like someone I would want to know.
I real stand-up guy.

Frank Castle · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2013, 03:08:51 PM »

Fair Winds and Following Seas ,brother !

Lee · « **Reply #11 on:** February 03, 2013, 06:11:30 PM »

That's a shame. RIP.

RoadKingLarry · « **Reply #12 on:** February 03, 2013, 07:52:35 PM »

Quote from: MillCreek on February 03, 2013, 11:36:58 AM

I wonder if this will turn out to be a random crime or if Mr. Kyle and his buddy were specifically targeted.

I heard a radio report this evening that Al Qaeda had a bounty on the Kyle.

TechMan · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2013, 08:38:11 PM »

RIP. Thank you for your service. My condolences to his family.

geronimotwo · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2013, 09:05:05 PM »

Quote from: Avenger29 on February 03, 2013, 12:34:13 PM

Ventura is an asshat and has proven it repeatedly, so I'm going to go with Kyle on this one...and wish Kyle had challenged Jesse to a duel instead and saved us from his overbearing assholiness.

choose your weapon at 1200yds?

280plus · « **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2013, 10:51:05 AM »

Quote from: gunsmith on February 03, 2013, 02:43:26 PM

I remember planning on getting his book, but never got to it. Mr Kyle seemed like someone I would want to know.
I real stand-up guy.

Never heard of his book before now. It's been my experience that regardless what field of activity you want to talk about the best of the best are most often the humble and soft spoken ones. The egos start to kick in a couple levels down.

Balog · « **Reply #16 on:** February 04, 2013, 07:44:59 PM »

What a terrible shame. And it goes to show that even the most dangerous and highly skilled men are still just men, and can be killed even by those of considerably less talent.

wmenorr67 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2013, 09:33:59 PM »

Quote from: Hawkmoon on February 03, 2013, 09:16:06 AM

Further proof that "No good deed shall go unpunished."

May his killer roast in the fires of Hades forever.

If it was anyone but a former Marine that they were trying to help I would agree with this, but not this time. They went out doing what they do best, trying to help those that needed it. No one knows the torment the young man they were trying to help is going through. I ask that you please keep him in your thoughts and/or prayers also because he also a casualty of the horrors of war.

Bigjake · « **Reply #18 on:** February 04, 2013, 09:36:49 PM »

And Ron Paul has yet again substantiated all of my criticisms of his sanity.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/02/04/ron-paul-tweets-controversial-message-about-murdered-navy-seal-veteran/%20?test=latestnews

Sergeant Bob · « **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2013, 09:45:02 PM »

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In response to the news, Paul tweeted: “Chris Kyle’s death seems to confirm that ‘he who lives by the sword dies by the sword.’ Treating PTSD at a firing range doesn’t make sense.”

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/02/04/ron-paul-tweets-controversial-message-about-murdered-navy-seal-veteran/%20?test=latestnews#ixzz2JzMtvDAd

If Paul said that, he is officially an Asshat.

Rest peacefully Kyle.

erictank · « **Reply #20 on:** February 04, 2013, 11:52:07 PM »

Quote from: Bigjake on February 04, 2013, 09:36:49 PM

And Ron Paul has yet again substantiated all of my criticisms of his sanity.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/02/04/ron-paul-tweets-controversial-message-about-murdered-navy-seal-veteran/%20?test=latestnews

I expect that tweet will cost him a fair amount of respect from those who have otherwise supported him.

It certainly has me thinking that perhaps it's a good thing he didn't win the Republican nomination after all. And wondering what the hell the man was thinking.

gunsmith · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2013, 12:47:59 AM »

Quote from: erictank on February 04, 2013, 11:52:07 PM

I expect that tweet will cost him a fair amount of respect from those who have otherwise supported him.

Rightfully so, if indeed he really did say that.

seeker_two · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2013, 06:05:36 AM »

As someone who works with persons with mental illnesses, I know first-hand how easy it is for the person you're helping to turn on you. Yet Kyle kept helping until the end.....

Vaya con Dios, Amigo.....

280plus · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2013, 06:36:49 AM »

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he who lives by the sword dies by the sword.

I guess it's better than wasting away crapping yourself in a bed somewhere.

Fitz · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2013, 09:18:13 AM »

I'm probably gonna catch some hell for this.

Ron Paul's comment was awful, but not entirely false.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/us/former-sniper-chris-kyle-tried-to-help-troubled-marine-accused-in-his-death.html?_r=0

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The shootings unfolded five months after the Lancaster police responded to the Routh residence in September. At that time, Mr. Routh threatened to kill himself and his family, according to a police report of the episode. Officers found him near his home, shirtless and shoeless, and he told them he was a Marine veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder, the report said.

Taking this dude to a range to unwind was probably an awful decision.

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Author Topic: Chris Kyle "American Sniper" RIP (Read 10984 times)