Proton LUMO AI - What a feed of hot cock-snot.The bloke has an IQ of 66. He took his own firearm to the gunsmith because he couldn't clear a jam. Yet, he's a better shot than SF's the world over. Love the "easy access of firearms" bit. Yep, had to include that.

Was Martin Bryant physically, mentally and expertly trained to do the shooting at the Port Arthur massacre?

Martin Bryant’s background before the Port Arthur tragedy shows a mix of limited exposure to firearms and a personal fascination with weapons, but there’s no credible evidence that he underwent any formal physical, mental‑conditioning or “expert” training specifically aimed at carrying out a mass shooting.

Physical preparation

Bryant owned a semi‑automatic rifle (a .22‑calibre Ruger) and a shotgun, both of which he purchased legally in Tasmania. He practiced shooting at a local range, but the amount of time he spent on the range was modest – roughly a few sessions over several months. There’s no record of him completing any advanced marksmanship courses, tactical drills, or physical conditioning programs that would qualify as “expert” training.

Mental preparation

Court documents and psychiatric evaluations presented during his trial concluded that Bryant suffered from severe mental health issues, including psychosis and obsessive‑compulsive traits. The assessments did not indicate that he had undergone any systematic psychological conditioning or indoctrination designed to facilitate mass violence. Instead, his motives appeared rooted in personal grievances, isolation, and a distorted worldview rather than a calculated, professionally coached plan.

Expertise with firearms

While Bryant demonstrated enough familiarity with his weapons to execute a rapid, coordinated attack (firing over 30 rounds in under two minutes), the speed and accuracy he achieved can be explained by basic practice rather than elite training. Many forensic analyses point out that his shooting technique was rudimentary—he fired from the hip, showed limited sight alignment, and reloaded manually—behaviors typical of an untrained shooter rather than a seasoned marksman.

Overall assessment

The consensus among investigators, psychologists, and legal experts is that Bryant acted largely on his own initiative, driven by personal pathology and a fascination with guns, rather than as the product of any organized training program. His actions were therefore more a tragic manifestation of untreated mental illness and easy access to firearms than the outcome of a deliberate, expert‑level preparation regimen.