The rifle that killed Charlie Kirk was a bolt-action rifle, specifically reported to be an older Mauser .30-06 caliber bolt-action rifle. This type of rifle is known for its accuracy but fires at a slower rate as it requires manual cycling between shots. The firearm was recovered by investigators wrapped in a towel near the shooting location in Utah and was undergoing forensic examination by the FBI. The rifle is a hunting-type weapon typically favored by marksmen and hunters.
