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"Marine Sniper Legend Carlos Hathcock: His Own Words” (1993)

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“One shot, one kill,” that’s the sniper’s creed --
U.S. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Carlos N. Hathcock became a military legend with 93 confirmed kills in Vietnam.

His amazing feats have been written about by many others in the past. The Hathcock biography “Marine Sniper” sold over half a million copies since it was first printed in 1986.
In the first on camera interview he has ever granted, this American hero recounts the exploits that made him famous - in his own words. This 1993 video is introduced by “The Ultimate Sniper” author John Plaster, who guides us through a fascinating hour-long interview with Gy/Sgt Hathcock.

This film lets you see and hear firsthand the most famous sniper of this era. Including: A 5 day sniper engagement that wiped out an entire company of Viet Cong guerrillas... Hathcock’s 2500 yard confirmed kill with a .50 caliber browning rifle - longest ever documented... Insights and tips from two of America’s foremost authorities on modern sniper tactics... The legendary exploits of ‘white feather”There have been many Marines, and there have been many snipers. However, with 93 confirmed kills, over 300 probable kills, and many more enemy, WIA’s, there will never be another Sergeant Carlos Hathcock.

 
I met him in I think 1993, when I was in the Marine Corps, and at the time serving in Marine Corps Security Forces Duty. He came to visit our command and give a talk. He told us of some of his missions, his training, and some of his experiences with shooting. Very nice guy, answered every question we asked, and even hung around longer than he had to. A few of my buddies and I had our picture taken with him, but my copy has long since been lost. Thanks for posting the interview. I remember seeing this years ago. I don't have the time right now to watch it again right now, but I will later tonight.
 
In the late 80's and early 90's I was SWAT commander and our team competed at SWAT Roundup in Orlando every year.. Carlos presented there and I had a few conversations with him. He seemed like a nice fellow with a pleasant demeanor so that you would never guess he was a bad*** killer. I have a personalized book about him that he wrote a note in and signed which I gave to my grandson when he graduated boot camp this past August. MS was a dirty trick to play on a man like Carlos. RIP hero.
 
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