Were any Rally Point members caught in the mess in Las Vegas?

SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 21:18:56 -0400

I picked up a relative at the airport last night, but we went home instead of the normal trip up The Strip we normally take visitors. Wife had good chow and we just went straight home.
We do have Nellis AFB that is close to the Strip.
I tagged this terrorism but it is unknown at this time. Just thinking of our airman who are locals in Las Vegas.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 2 at 2017 9:31 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 21:31:14 -0400

I certainly hope that no RallyPoint members were caught up in the melee outside the Mandalay Bay hotel and casino SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint

Response by MAJ Don Bigger made Oct 2 at 2017 9:32 PM

MAJ Don Bigger — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 21:32:54 -0400

I was not. A friend was (shot in the arm; doing ok)

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2017 9:44 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 21:44:01 -0400

They found at least 2 bump stock mods on AR's in his room. They are more effective than the Gat Crank type devices which go for around $40. These range from $139 to $259 but we can expect authorities to be looking at them closely after this shooting. This guy was off the radar and hadn't even had a parking ticket. They found ammonium nitrate in his car and besides the guns in his room found a lot of things at his residence. I hope the injured survive and am saddened for the families of those killed in this senseless shooting.

https://hotair.com/archives/2017/10/02/report-bump-stocks-found-vegas-shooters-hotel-room/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U6tORrODJE

Report: "Bump stocks" found in Vegas shooter's hotel room - Hot Air

Automatic.

Response by Sgt Randy Wilber made Oct 2 at 2017 11:10 PM

Sgt Randy Wilber — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 23:10:33 -0400

Praying for family and friends of all involved in this cowardly act?

Response by PO1 Tony Holland made Oct 3 at 2017 12:07 AM

PO1 Tony Holland — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:07:06 -0400

I saw a report that no active duty personnel were shot; however, a California ARNG was.

Response by 1stSgt Nelson Kerr made Oct 3 at 2017 12:17 AM

1stSgt Nelson Kerr — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:17:18 -0400

to me it looks more like i mental illness than Insanity, no credible source has indicated political or religious causes. But it will take a while to know either way. We will have to face the truth that we may never know why. this looks like another "Texas Tower' shooting to me. But the nut cases have already come out Blaming "false flags", Hollywood, God and Islam and who knows what other reasons.

Response by SSG Ernest Gonzales made Oct 3 at 2017 12:40 AM

SSG Ernest Gonzales — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:40:43 -0400

I had several friends and family members shot, non life threatening. I visited families and friends in the hospital today....not recommended. One frantic phone call during it all. I did find out today that several veterans were killed. My non profit started a go fund me account to assist with medical and funeral expenses and other costs. I can post it if you would like to help.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Oct 3 at 2017 6:37 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 06:37:47 -0400

If any were they'll probably let us know.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 4 at 2017 11:11 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:11:46 -0400

Not RP members to my knowledge, but a few Marines were at MB and cleared out pretty quick... All present and accounted for.