JFK Assassination Forum

Using a similar logic, if the wind as seen in the following GIF was blowing up Elm street, no doubt being funnelled through the triple underpass, so how would the gunpowder smoke drift onto the road right next to the grassy knoll, if indeed your frontal sniper was behind the fence of the grassy knoll?



Taking this concept to its logical conclusion, the following diagram is my estimate of smoke dispersion from the theoretical position of the grassy knoll gunman who allegedly, according to flawed analysis by the HSCA audio "experts", fired one shot that missed. It would be interesting to know how dissipated the gun smoke from a single shot would be in the strong breeze, by the time it reached the sniffwitnesses?



The amount of smoke from a Carcano isn't very much and a modern firearm produces not much either.







Perhaps the Grassy Knoll assassin was using a Musket?



JohnM

   JOHN - How are you doing? With respect to the odor of gunpowder, I don't attribute this to a shooter behind the picket fence or anywhere on the Front (R) of the JFK Limo. I believe this "gunpowder" odor is more in line with the AR-15 having been discharged when SA Hickey stood up inside the Queen Mary. I do Not believe the AR-15 discharge struck JFK. It could have been only 1 shot from the AR-15, maybe more, depending on the setting of the weapon at the time. The weapon having been discharged, would then still be emitting the smell of gunpowder as the Queen Mary traveled down the remaining length of Elm St. 

JM--

It is misnomer that modern firearms do not issue gunsmoke.

AI--

Several modern, readily available ammunition brands are known for producing more smoke at the gun range, often due to the use of "dirtier" burning powders or specialized coatings intended for high-volume, cost-effective target practice.

Based on user experiences, here are the primary brands and types of ammo that produce noticeable smoke:
1. Winchester White Box (WWB)
Frequently cited as the smokiest and "dirtiest" commonly available range ammunition, Winchester's bulk FMJ "white box" ammo often produces significant smoke and residue.
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2. CCI Blazer Brass
While generally considered reliable, Blazer Brass is frequently noted for burning a bit dirtier than premium ammo, resulting in a distinct, moderate amount of smoke at the range.
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In addition, if a gun barrel has recently been serviced, or oiled, the fresh oil will be emitted along with the gunblast, in the form of smoke.

Snub-nose .38s were known for their loud noise, and gunsmoke, as the short barrel did little to mitigate noise and smoke. In general, the longer the barrel, the less noise and smoke.

You are likely correct in deducing LHO's M-C carbine was not the source of gunsmoke smelled in the GK area, in the immediate aftermath of the JFKA.

The wind was blowing from the GK area towards the TSBD--you see that in women's apparel, skirts, etc.

Why don't you show us just one film clip of a modern firearm shooting smokey ammo.

Interesting that McIntyre left the backup car temporarily as it was proceeding under the overpass.

Cabluck.

One of the things that was illustrated by Saturday night's attempted assassination was the danger of having the President, Veep, and Speaker of the House all in one location. If they were all taken out in the attack, our President would now by 92 year old Chuck Grassley, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

The President Pro Tempore of the Senate used to be a significant position and at one time it was next in the line of succession after the Veep. Now it is after the Speaker of the House. It has become largely an honorary position, given to the senior most member of the Senate's majority party. That means it is usually a really, really old white guy. Strom Thurmond held the position when he was 100 years old. Had the Democrats followed tradition, demented Senator Diane Feinstein would have been given that title, although to be fair, it wouldn't have been much of a change from Biden. When Obama, Biden, and Speaker John Boehner got together for a round of golf in 2011, a well placed lightning bolt would have made 87 year old Dan Inouye the POTUS.

Except for the Veep, the presidential line of succession is mandated by legislation, not the Constitution. It can be, and has been changed twice. I don't know why they don't remove the President Pro Tempore from the line of succession. While it is unlikely the line of succession would ever go down that far, Saturday night showed it is not inconceivable.