Former Army Sniper Koa Lorimor Breaks Down Weapon Evidence in Charlie Kirk Shooting Analysis
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Former Army Sniper Koa Lorimor Breaks Down Weapon Evidence in Charlie Kirk Shooting Analysis
Former Army sniper Koa Lorimor provides expert analysis on the weapon believed to be used in an alleged shooting involving Charlie Kirk. Lorimor explains the capabilities of the bolt-action rifle, the .30-06 ammunition, DNA evidence locations on firearms, and the disturbing detail of engraved bullets. He addresses conspiracy theories while outlining how a regular person could potentially make such a shot with practice. Forensic expert Joe Scott Morgan joins to discuss how handwriting analysis might connect the engraved casings to the suspect.
Koa Lorimor, a former Army sniper with extensive training including five weeks at Army sniper school and two years of specialized preparation, confirms that the shot in question is achievable by a regular person with basic practice at a shooting range. The weapon believed to have been used was a bolt-action rifle, specifically a Mouser 98, which requires the shooter to manually chamber a round after each trigger pull. Despite being "a little bit older," these rifles maintain exceptional accuracy at distances far exceeding the alleged 160 yards.
What sets this weapon apart from others is the mounted scope, which magnifies the target significantly. Lorimor explains that depending on the magnification level—ranging from eight times to 20 times—an object as small as an ant could appear the size of a human through the scope. This magnification provides a clearer picture and makes achieving accurate shots considerably easier for the shooter.
Understanding the .30-06 Ammunition
The .30-06 bullet travels at approximately 2,900 feet per second and is commonly used throughout middle America for big game hunting, including deer, elk, and hogs. This particular round is larger and moves at a faster speed than many other calibers, which explains why it typically passes completely through targets rather than lodging within them.
Lorimor addresses claims that the bullet could not have lodged in Charlie Kirk's neck, stating that while it's uncommon for this ammunition to remain in a body due to its power and velocity, "anything is possible." The expectation that this round would create through-and-through wounds is based on its design for hunting large animals, but variables in trajectory, angle, and impact can produce different results.
DNA Evidence Locations on the Weapon
As conspiracy theories begin to circulate, Lorimor provides detailed information about where investigators would expect to find DNA evidence on the weapon. Multiple contact points exist where the shooter would have left biological traces:
The trigger, where finger contact is inevitable
The grip of the stock, where the shooting hand rests
The bolt lever, which must be grabbed to chamber each round
The cheek rest on the stock, where saliva and skin cells transfer during breathing and aiming
Lorimor explains that during shooting, the shooter's mouth is typically open for breathing, and their face makes contact with the back of the stock, creating multiple opportunities for DNA deposition. Unless the shooter wore gloves and took extreme precautions, DNA evidence would be present throughout the weapon.
DNA on Ammunition and Casings
Beyond the weapon itself, DNA evidence would likely be found on the bullets and casings. The Mouser 98 has an internal magazine rather than an external one, meaning the shooter would have had to load rounds by pushing them down into the weapon repeatedly. According to forensic expert Joe Scott Morgan, this loading process would involve repeated thumb contact, creating multiple points where DNA could transfer to the ammunition.
Unless the individual used gloves and exercised extreme care during the loading process, investigators would expect to find DNA evidence on both the bullets and the casings. This biological evidence would provide crucial links between the weapon, ammunition, and potential suspect.
The Disturbing Detail of Engraved Bullets
Evidence suggests that the shooter engraved messages on the bullets—a detail that raises psychological questions about the perpetrator's mindset. Lorimor explains that engraving bullets is surprisingly simple and quick, accomplished using a rotary grinder (commonly known by the brand name Dremel). The process involves a spinning drill bit that allows someone to carve into the side of the casing or bullet, similar to writing with a marker.
While the handwriting might not be perfect, the message would be legible. Lorimor notes that in his line of work, he has never seen anyone engrave their bullets—a practice associated with premeditation and specific psychological motivations rather than standard shooting practices.
Forensic Handwriting Analysis
Joe Scott Morgan reveals that investigators will likely involve the FBI's questioned document section to analyze the engravings. By obtaining samples of the suspect's handwriting, forensic experts can attempt to match it to what was engraved on the casings. Despite the unconventional surface, certain neuromuscular responses between the eyes and hand during writing create identifiable features that remain consistent regardless of the writing instrument or surface.
While Morgan acknowledges this is "kind of a long shot," these neuromuscular patterns are involuntary and can provide additional evidence linking a suspect to the engraved ammunition.
Training and Expertise Required
Lorimor's credentials include five weeks of Army sniper school, two years of specialized training, competition in the international sniper competition, and participation in the Army Mountain Rifleman course (the Army's mountain sniper school). This extensive background provides him with the expertise to assess both the technical aspects of the shooting and the weapon capabilities involved.
Despite his advanced training, Lorimor maintains that a regular person without such extensive preparation could make the shot in question with basic practice, particularly given the weapon's accuracy, the scope magnification, and the relatively close distance involved.
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