We haven’t heard much follow-up since the Critical Mass violence in Seattle, but we did get a reader tip that the Seattle Police Department was considering putting their officers on bikes like this 15-gun Sniper Bike for the next CM ride …
This wonder of police engineer would shoot in all directions and most likely end like a Wile E. Coyote cartoon. Also, only effective on the flats — you’re not getting that bad-boy up Yesler.
Note that I don’t know if a top tube has ever been designed with gun barrels since then. Better for plowshares.
Hugga hat tip to Douglas Planker. Photo credit: Tribune archive photo.
I’ve seen this one before, and it looked just as silly then. For one thing, isn’t “sniping” supposed to imply at least some degree of accuracy? I also find it highly amusing that several of the long guns mounted are muzzle loading single shot guns - fine once, but then you need to pull over and spend five minutes reloading everything. I’d still love to see it in action.
Being a cyclist and well a pretty darn good shot I love the idea however breath control could be a little hard… I’m just saying
Are those shotguns on the back?
they’re not going to get far with that kickstand down. ;)