 Situation Critical - Hollywood Shootout, 1997 shootout between cops and robbers |
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 May 23 2007, 08:36 PM
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Target  Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Norway Member No.: 10,811  |
I just watched an excellent National Geographic documentary on the 1997 North Hollywood Shootout .
"Two armed bank robbers, inspired by the movie Heat, take on 200 LA Police Officers amid a hail of bullets. Unlock the real story behind newsflashes and horror headlines." Naturally, heavily armed and armored psychopaths getting into a battle with the authorities made me think of Shadowrun and I came here to share. I don't know when it will be aired again by the NGC but I've heard from a friend (TMSAISTI) that you can find it on P2P networks. ;) |
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May 24 2007, 12:38 AM
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Ain Soph Aur Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,477 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Montreal, Canada Member No.: 600 |
That's an ooooold story...
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May 24 2007, 01:28 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 27-January 07 From: Norway Member No.: 10,811 |
The shootout happened 10 years ago, as I tried to convey through my use of the "1997" designation (Gregorian calendar) in the OP. :P
On the other hand, the documentary I started the thread to recommend is fairly recent. |
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May 24 2007, 04:12 AM
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Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill. Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,545 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gloomy Boise Idaho Member No.: 2,006 |
I just watched the History Channels Moder Marvels: Bulletproofing, and they talk about the changes to Architecture that the shoot out inspired. Because of that fight you can now by Spectra Shield inserts for doors and walls. I want some!
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May 24 2007, 04:54 AM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 6,640 Joined: 6-June 04 Member No.: 6,383 |
Spectra sheild: approved by the characters of Jagged Alliance 2! :rotfl:
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May 24 2007, 05:30 AM
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Midnight Toker Group: Members Posts: 7,686 Joined: 4-July 04 From: Zombie Drop Bear Santa's Workshop Member No.: 6,456 |
It is a great example of what to do and what not to do if A) you are a police officer in a shootout with some crazy heavily armored guys and B) if you are a crazy heavily armored guy in a shoot out with the police.
We learn that B) against police, speed and mobility is more important that armor; if you don't get away quickly you'll be overwhelmed by sheer numbers; unless you have the manpower to stage a full scale war against the police department, just get the hell out of there; and A) If you don't have the firepower to handle the situation just get the hell out of there and let them go; the helicopters will stay on their tail and you'll save lives this way, possibly your own. We also learned that mounting miniguns in the noses of police helicopters might not be a bad idea. |
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May 24 2007, 05:39 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Members Posts: 11,410 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Pittsburgh Member No.: 5,670 |
why would anyone think that miniguns in any situation are a bad idea?
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May 24 2007, 05:40 AM
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Manus Celer Dei Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 16,950 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Boston Member No.: 3,802 |
Because they take up space that could be used for rotary autocannons.
~J |
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May 24 2007, 05:55 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Members Posts: 11,410 Joined: 1-October 03 From: Pittsburgh Member No.: 5,670 |
yeah, macroguns > miniguns.
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May 24 2007, 04:01 PM
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Incertum est quo loco te mors expectet; Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,546 Joined: 24-October 03 From: DeeCee, U.S. Member No.: 5,760 |
When they're in the hands of police, I have my reservations. Unless, of course, I get one too. Then fair's fair. |
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May 24 2007, 09:14 PM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 6,640 Joined: 6-June 04 Member No.: 6,383 |
Heh, the minigun talk reminded me of the big brouhaha that followed the NYPD gunning down Diallo with their sidearms. Imagine the outcry if he'd been misted with a minigun.
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