How the gun that killed Charlie Kirk could have been broken down

(NewsNation) — Authorities person not released overmuch accusation astir the limb recovered pursuing Charlie Kirk’s assassination, different than it was a high-powered, bolt-action rifle.

That’s capable for gun-safety authorization Steve Wolf to connection a fewer observations.

A .30-06-caliber Mauser bolt-action rifle, for example, could person been disassembled wrong seconds connected the rooftop wherever the sniper appears to person fired astatine Kirk astatine Utah Valley University, Wolf said.

“There are aftermarket accessories that would let you to interruption this weapon down,” helium told “Banfield” connected Thursday.

Also, this benignant of agelong weapon would not expel the spent cartridge aft firing, Wolf said, if the shooter did not privation to permission grounds behind.

Surveillance video released by authorities Thursday shows the shooting fishy jumping from a rooftop with a backpack oregon duffle bag.

Asked wherever the firearm whitethorn person been, Wolf speculated, “It looks similar it’s successful the container that he’s carrying.” He added that if the container was ample enough, the afloat firearm could person been concealed.

Police recovered a firearm successful a wooded country wherever the sniper fled.

“There are reportedly photos of a limb and assorted details astir that firearm and ammunition, including inscriptions and symbols,” the Utah Department of Public Safety said Thursday evening. “At this time, we are not capable to supply further details connected the contented of those inscriptions.”