>>>21234097 Combat correspondent and photographer Michael Yon comments on NYT reporter Doug Mills decision to use a HIGHLY advanced camera the day Trump was SHOT! WHY?
Ridiculous. That lens and camera have been out since 2018, currently costs around $1300. Why wouldn't a famous Presidential photographer use high end hardware? How do you think Mills has such a high profile portfolio, snapping a pic just at the right time or shooting full-auto?
>I'm more curious why his head wasn't blown off
You think SS, or even any LEO, uses .338 Lapua or something? Most likely 5.56 or .308 round. How much muzzle energy is lost in 400-450 feet?
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