Recently, a 67-year-old gunman killed three faculty members at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
The crazed man’s rampage lasted about ten minutes. He had a list of targets and more than 150 rounds of ammo.
But there’s something that hasn’t been mentioned much by the mainstream media…
Within 78 seconds of police receiving the first 911 call, police officers located the gunman and killed him.
Now, I’m not forgetting that three innocent people lost their lives. That is a tragedy.
But the death toll could have been massively worse had it not been for the police officers who rushed towards danger.
When officers confronted the gunman, he was walking towards the student Union building.
Police said students were gathered around the building eating lunch and playing games before the shooting.
The shooter carried a 9mm handgun in addition to eleven magazines. After the shooting, police found nine loaded magazines on him.
Police believe the shooter was angry at the university because he had been denied a job at the school.
The gunman had sent letters to people around the country before the shooting.
He also left a note in his apartment that police described as a last will and testament.
The shooter had evil intentions and the police did their job and stopped him as quickly as possible.
There is a video of the UNLV police officer who stopped the suspect.
In the video, the officer exits the building and sees the suspect.
As the officer draws his weapon he ducks for cover and rolls away from the shooter who is following him.
When the officer gets behind a vehicle he gets to his feet and engages the shooter.
The officer was able to take a precision shot after ducking and moving to cover.
I don’t know the specifics of the gun or sights used by the officer, but most police officers carry pistols with iron sights or fiber optic sights.
And, as shooters search for the best accessories, fiber optic sights are increasing in popularity.
Considering this, here is a look at fiber optics and why you might want to check them out.
What is a fiber optic sight?:
A fiber optic sight is a colored fiber, encased in a sheath, that transmits light down its length.
The optic doesn’t reflect light, instead, it traps the light, and the sheath reflects it.
Fiber optics come in a variety of colors but the most common are green, yellow, and red.
Green and yellow are the best options since the human eye picks those colors up more easily.
Advantages of using a fiber optic sight:
A fiber optic sight creates a bright glow that the shooter’s eye comes to naturally.
A fiber optic can improve a shooter’s accuracy because the sights are highly visible in daylight.
And fiber optics are so effective in broad daylight that they are popular among competition shooters.
The length of the fiber optic rod influences the brightness of the sight.
A longer rod will collect more light, which means it will appear brighter.
Fiber optic sights have a relatively low profile.
This is because the fiber rod has to be exposed to collect and transmit light.
Drawbacks to fiber optic sights:
One of the biggest drawbacks to fiber optic sights is that the sights are fragile.
With too much rough handling or recoil, the optic can break or become loose.
The good news is that they are pretty simple to replace.
Another drawback is that fiber optics are not ideal in the dark.
That’s because the sight needs light to reflect and work effectively.
In complete darkness, the sights are not the best since they don’t have light to capture.
Lastly, fiber optic sights are not cheap.
A decent sight can cost around $100.
If you are considering a fiber optic sight, I would look at brands such as Trijicon and Tru-Glo.
If you are looking for a sight that can help you improve speed and accuracy, it’s worth considering fiber optics as they can drastically improve target acquisition.
They can be a great addition to an everyday carry gun but test them out to ensure they work for your specific needs and shooting conditions.
