Backwards Optic on AR15 – NY SWAT or Hollywood?

We are accustomed to gun bloopers in Hollywood movies, 6 shot revolvers that blast 27 rounds without reloading and Glocks that “cock” as if a single action.  Backwards optics are also an occasional sighting, but when a major taboo ends up being one of a supposed “trained professional” serving an anti-gun state, it’s somewhat amusing.

Here is an image captured from a SWAT stand off in New York this past week:

SWAT Team Member with S&W M&P15 and backwards mounted EOTech Optic The backwards mounted EOTech closeup – at least it’s cowitness!

 

The correct way to mount an EOTech, photo courtesy of LaRue Tactical

And for your further amusement, what’s wrong with the below picture? (click here for answer)