Jun 22, 2017 salesforce publishes selfthemed activity book to keep your kids appy. Perry and furlong were part of a sixman sniper team during 2002s operation anaconda, part of the war in afghanistan. Hathcocks record stood until canadian sniper arron perry of the princess patricias. Jun 24, 2017 the previous canadian sniper ie rob furlong were members of princess patricia s light infantry ppcli, which is one of our conventional, regular force infantry regimentsthe other 2 are the royal canadian regiment and the royal 22nd regiment whi. Recordbreaking canadian sniper kills isis fighter with two. Special forces units deployed in afghanistan and syria frequently talk about the challenges offered by the terrain. A canadian sniper has broken the record for the worlds longest confirmed sniper kill, shooting an isis fighter in iraq. British sniper recalls his record breaking effort in afghanistan.
A member of the elite joint task force 2 has killed an islamic state insurgent with a mcmillan tac50 sniper rifle while firing from a highrise during an operation that took place within the last month in iraq. Canadian sniper shatters longest kill record with 3. Canadian breaks world record, takes out daesh militant. From a typical boy to a former sniper plagued by ptsd you are a witness to every step of his journey. Canadian elite special forces sniper makes recordbreaking kill shot in iraq. Underneath it all, though, theres a little more going on with almost all of the stories focused on the stunning kill, the heroism of the special operations force, and the weaponry. Previously, canadian corporal rob furlong had set the world record in 2002 at 2,430 metres when he gunned down an afghan. Its controls are an indication of just some of the variables that need to be taken into account. An amazing, if grisly, feat continues to resonate after a report in thursdays globe and mail of toronto. Photograph by francis flinch own work original text. Jody mitic is a twentyyear canadian armed forces veteran and sniper team leader. During this war, a canadian sniper set the record for longest distance kill, at 2,430 metres, though.
Michael coren, sun media columnist, television and radio host and bestselling author. Canadian sniper sets record for long distance kill. How a canadian sniper shot someone more than 2 miles. Perry held the title for only a few days, as another man in his unit corporal rob furlong beat perrys distance with a 2,430m 2,657yd shot in march 2002. May 07, 2018 retired majorgeneral david fraser recounts some of the perilous resource challenges canadian soldiers faced during the afghanistan war in his new book, operation medusa. Rob furlong born 11 november 1976 is a canadian former military sniper who, from march 2002 until november 2009, held the world record for the longest confirmed sniper kill in combat, at 2,430 m 2,657 yd. A canadian sniper has broken the record for the worlds longest confirmed. How canadas small military produced deadly, record. I saw something about that shot on the history channel. Canadian sniper crushes world record for longest confirmed. Sources say the sniper killed an islamic state insurgent from a distance. Former canadian forces sniper rob furlong discusses his world record shot of 2,430m in afghanistan during operation anaconda in 2002 and his subsequent treatment by the military.
His raw, candid, and engrossing memoir follows his personal journey into the canadian military, through sniper training, and firefights in afghanistan, culminating on the fateful night when he stepped on a landmine and lost both of his legs below the knees. Canadian sniper shattered world record, killing isis fighter. A canadian sniper has reportedly shot dead an islamic. Snipers record kill shot in iraq should be celebrated. A canadian special forces sniper just abolished a world record for the longestever successful shot on record. Recordbreaking canadian sniper kills isis fighter with twomile shot. Arron perry briefly held the worlds best sniper record after he fatally shot an insurgent at 2,310 metres during the same operation. Canadian elite special forces sniper makes recordbreaking kill shot.
Any copying, editing or reproduction is authorized and encouraged. A canadian soldier in iraq has killed an isis militant from more than two miles away, shattering the world record for a confirmed sniper kill in military history. Canadian sniper in iraq makes longest confirmed kill shot. Furlong took down a taliban fighter in afghanistan from a. Canadian sniper kills an isis fighter from two miles away.
British sniper craig harrison the silent assassin breaks. One canadian sharpshooter with the countrys elite special forces has set a world record for the longest shot, killing an islamic state fighter in iraq from two miles away. The canadian armed forces confirmed thursday that a member of joint task force 2 made the recordbreaking shot, killing an islamic. This is a discussion on canadian sniper makes record breaking kill shot in iraq within the military history forums, part of the armed services category. A canadian sniper in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest confirmed kill in history at a distance of 3,450 metres. A sniper in the canadian special forces has broken a britishheld record for the longest confirmed kill after shooting dead an is fighter from more than two miles away. Globe and mail writes a sniper with canadas elite special forces in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot in military history at a staggering distance of 3,540 metres. Aug 22, 2011 former canadian forces sniper rob furlong discusses his world record shot of 2,430m in afghanistan during operation anaconda in 2002 and his subsequent treatment by the military. Jun 22, 2017 a canadian sniper team scan the landscape during an afghanled operation to arrest suspected taliban operating in the panjwayi district of southern kandahar province, supported by coalition forces, on april 28, 2006. Last month, a sniper with canadas special forces smashed the world record for longest kill shot in military history, taking the life of an isis militant in iraq from a mindblowing distance of. A canadian special forces sniper in iraq has shattered the world record for the longest kill shot, after taking out an islamic state insurgent at a distance of 3. In 2001 the canadian forces joined the us coalition involved in the invasion of afghanistan. Nov 04, 2018 the small arm that holds the record is the mcmillan tac50. Dec 04, 2019 arron perry broke the record for the longest recorded sniper kill after it stood unbroken for 34 years.
This documentary talks about that shot, and why it is that canada is known for producing the worlds best snipers. Canadian sniper sets record for longest confirmed kill in military history. A soughtafter motivational speaker, he is a respected advocate for wounded veterans, people with disabilities, and amputees. A canadian special forces sniper has broken the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot. Canadian sniper makes record breaking kill shot in iraq. Canadian sniper kills isis target from a record two miles away. In iraq, the sniper hit an isis militant from more than 2. A canadian sniper breaks the record for the longest confirmed kill.
The soldier shot an is militant dead from 3,540 metres, which is just over two miles away, in iraq last month. The making of a canadian sniper paperback may 3, 2016. Canadian sniper hits isis militant with recordsetting shot. A canadian flag sits on the shoulder of a member of the canadian forces in trenton, ont. The newspaper, quoting military sources, says a canadian sniper in iraq killed an isis. A canadian special forces sniper has broken the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot the soldier shot an is militant dead from 3,540 metres, which is just over two miles away, in. Canada took on a larger role starting in 2006 after the canadian troops were redeployed to kandahar province.
The story of maverick 41, one of the worlds greatest snipers. A canadian sniper in iraq has shattered the record for the worlds longest confirmed kill in military history by taking out an isis militant from a distance of 11,319 feet, a military source told the globe and mail according to the paper, a member of joint task force 2 killed an isis insurgent from more than two miles away. This video is from the department of defense and as such is in the public domain. Canadian sniper shatters record for longest kill shot. Former canadian forces sniper rob furlong discusses his world record shot of 2,430m in afghanistan during operation anaconda in 2002 and his subsequent treatment by. A canadian soldier in iraq has killed an isis militant from more than 2 miles away, shattering the world record for a confirmed sniper kill in military history, according to. The canadian military has been accused of excessive squeamishness, after recalling a sniper hailed for his bravery in afghanistan to face a court martial for shouting at a chaplain. Firearm discussion and resources from ar15, ak47, handguns and more.
Jun 22, 2017 canadian special forces sniper kills an isis fighter from two miles away in the longest confirmed kill shot in history. What gun holds the worlds record for the longest kill shot. The joint task force 2 sniper delivered the blow within the last month from a highrise building, according to the globe and mail. Canadian special forces sniper shatters record for. A canadian snipers reportedly recordbreaking longdistance kill fits a tradition of. Intense heat makes for unexpected updrafts that affect. Reports regarding the longest recorded sniper kills that contain information regarding the. A recordshattering lethal shot fired by a canadian sniper in iraq has reignited a longstanding debate over canadas role in the region, with prime minister justin trudeau telling reporters it. Former sniper with the canadian military rob furlong discusses the difficulty of the shot and the importance of the shooters team. Warning thread canadian sniper flying body parts might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. Canadian sniper shatters world record with longdistance. Canadian sniper kills is militant 2 miles away in afghanistan. The winning tank gun kill was by a royal ordnance l11a5. Master cpl arron perry is one of five canadian snipers nominated for a bronze star by american commanders for saving the lives of us troops during missions to root out diehard taliban and alqaeda fighters in mountains.
Bullet was fired from a mcmillan tac50 rifle set up on a highrise tower in. In may 2017, an unnamed member of the canadian joint task force 2 jtf 2 special forces unit shot an islamic state fighter in mos. Yes, it is a book about a british army sniper who holds the record for the longest confirmed kill but it is more than that. A canadian sniper breaks the record for the longest confirmed.
A canadian sniper shot and killed an isis operative 3,540 meters away. Snipers shot draws attention to canadas unusual skill. Jun 22, 2017 a canadian sniper shot and killed an islamic state fighter from 2. A canadian sniper may have set a world record by killing a suspected insurgent in iraq with the worlds longest kill shot, the canadian military said. Canadian sniper sets record for longest confirmed kill in. May 03, 2016 elite sniper jody mitic loved being a soldier. Canadian soldiers were 20 minutes away from running out of. Furlongs record was broken by british sniper craig harrison in 2009, but canadian bragging rights were restored this past week with the revelation that a member of the joint task force 2. Why is the name of the canadian soldier who broke the longest. Rob furlong born november 11, 1976 is a canadian former military sniper who has previously between march 2002 and november 2009 held the world record for the longest confirmed sniper kill in combat, at 2,430 m 2,657 yd.
Special forces operator observes rounds being fired by a canadian sniper and a polish soldier on july 18, 2016, in. Was the previous record shot taken in afghanistan by a canadian sniper. Jun 22, 2017 a canadian soldier in iraq has killed an isis militant from more than two miles away, shattering the world record for a confirmed sniper kill in military history. Sorry aboot that, eh canadian sniper apologizes after. British sniper recalls his recordbreaking effort in afghanistan. Canadas role in the afghanistan war began in late 2001. Canadian snipers recordbreaking kill shot an incredible achievement open this photo in gallery. A canadian sniper breaks the record for the longest. Jun 22, 2017 this kill shot defeats the old record, set by british sniper craig harrison, who shot and killed a taliban attacker from 2,475 meters in 2009 using a. Canadian sniper shatters world record by killing is. Guinness world records names the record holder for longest shot as british sniper craig harrison, who shot two taliban fighters in afghanistan from 2,474 meters, or a little over 1.
The thing that got to me was that he took 4 shots to hit his target. Canadian snipers in afganistan record distances nasioc. Corporal furlongs record was bested by a british soldier, corporal of horse craig harrison, of the blues and royals, household cavalry, who recorded two 2,475 m 2,707 yd shots confirmed by gps in november 2009, also during. Contact charlie fills in the blanks between canada.
The making of a canadian sniper, is a perennial bestseller. A canadian sniper receives record for longest confirmed kill at a distance. Both soldiers were members of the 3rd battalion princess patricias canadian light infantry. Recordbreaking canadian sniper kills isis fighter with. The previous record was held by british sniper craig harrison, who killed a taliban fighter in 2009 in afghanistan from 2,475 metres away 1. Canadian sniper breaks record by killing is fighter more. Snipers taliban shots earn him place in military record books. An analytical look at the complexities that make a recordbreaking sniper kill shot possible. Jun 22, 2017 one canadian sharpshooter with the countrys elite special forces has set a world record for the longest shot, killing an islamic state fighter in iraq from two miles away.
His raw, candid, and engrossing memoir follows his personal journey into the canadian military, through sniper training, and firefights in afghanistan. A canadian sniper shot and killed an isis operative 3,540 meters away, shattering the old record by more than 1,000 meters. Clocking in a 3,540 metres, a sniper with canadas elite jtf2 special forces unit has shattered the record for longest confirmed sniper shot in military history. The history behind canadas record breaking sniper kill. Jun 22, 2017 canadian sniper shatters world record by killing is fighter with bullet fired 3. While perry got his military career started in the princess louise fusiliers, a unit of the halifax militia, he was actually serving as a member of the princess patricias canadian light infantry at the time of his record sniper shot. A sniper in the canadian special forces now holds the record for the longest distance for a confirmed kill. Canadian elite special forces sniper makes recordbreaking.
This page is in no way intended to glorify the amount of people these soldiers have killed, it is intended to recognize the manner in which these soldiers excelled at accomplishing the misson assigned to them in a time of war. By clicking on continue you confirm that you are 18 years and over. Jun 23, 2017 an amazing, if grisly, feat continues to resonate after a report in thursdays globe and mail of toronto. Snipers kill taliban during operation helmand viper in. He has served in bosnia, two tours of iraq, and two tours of afghanistan. How canadas military produces some of the worlds best snipers.
The previous record was held by british sniper craig. He trained to become a sniper after his first iraq tour and holds the world record for the longest recorded sniper kills. A canadian soldier holds the record for the longest sniper shot in history. A canadian snipers reportedly recordbreaking longdistance kill fits a tradition of expert marksmanship in the countrys military. The canadian armed forces confirmed the kill thursday, saying a member. Canadian sniper shatters world record with longdistance kill. Sniper hits isis target from over 2 miles away cnn. How canadas small military produced deadly, recordbreaking snipers. This book will make you proud that jody is a canadian.
A canadian sniper has shattered the distance world record for a confirmed sniper kill by shooting a daesh militant dead from more than two miles away. Canada sent its first element of soldiers secretly in october 2001 from joint task force 2, and the first contingents of regular canadian troops arrived in afghanistan in januaryfebruary 2002. In an unbelievable display of accuracy, verified by video camera, the sniper, estimating the wind, ballistics and the curvature of the earth, shot an isis fighter, breaking up an isis attack on iraqi security forces. Rob furlong, a canadian forces soldier, who in 2005 killed an al qaeda gunman from about 7,972 feet away. This kill shot defeats the old record, set by british sniper craig harrison, who shot and killed a taliban attacker from 2,475 meters in 2009 using a. Hathcocks record stood until canadian sniper arron perry of the princess patricias canadian light infantry exceeded it with a shot of 2,310m 2,530yd. Canadian special forces sniper kills an isis fighter from two miles away in the longest confirmed kill shot in history. Perry and furlong were part of a sixman sniper team during 2002s operation anaconda. Given his range it was impressive but i didnt think it was in the same class as some of hathcocks shots or the sniper in iraq they talked about. I shot a man who was one and a half miles away and it took six seconds to learn if i hit him. A story about a canadian sniper who killed an islamic state fighter in iraq from a distance of 3. The sniper s shots broke a record previously held by cpl. Ottawa a canadian sniper apologized today after he was confirmed to have scored the longest lethal shot on record, according to sources. The canadian forces has confirmed a jtf2 sniper working with iraqi forces.
The canadian forces has confirmed a jtf2 sniper working with iraqi forces successfully hit a target from a distance of 3,540 metres, a record for the longest sniper kill shot. Canadian snipers recordbreaking kill shot an incredible. Canadian forces are currently a part of operation inherent resolve. The history behind canadas recordbreaking sniper kill. Jun 22, 2017 a canadian soldier in iraq has killed an isis militant from more than 2 miles away, shattering the world record for a confirmed sniper kill in military history, according to usa today and other. These 4 guns were used to make the longest sniper kills in. How canadas small military produced deadly, recordbreaking. A canadian special operations sniper successfully hit an isis fighter from a recordbreaking distance of more than two miles away while assisting iraqi forces in the push to retake mosul. A canadian sniper team, members of an elite military group, have set a new, almost unimaginable, and probably unbeatable record for a sniper shot, over three and half kilometres. The sniper, whose identity is being withheld for operational security reasons, said he was sorry both to the isis fighter he killed and to the former recordholder, british soldier craig harrison, whose record his 2. Snipers day in battle of raqqa syria combat footage duration. The list of war time snipers contained on this page is in no way intended to glorify the amount of people these.
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