Umbrella Men: Dart Gun

The Zapruder Film clearly depicts a man holding an open umbrella as the presidential motorcade passes by. Due to the clear Texas weather at that time, their was no apparent need for such umbrella. This lead assassination researchers to yet another theory. This new theory states that the umbrella may have been a CIA developed dart gun. In 1957, a CIA weapons developer testified to the accuracy of this fact (Marrs 1). His statements included a description of the object as resembling the shape of an umbrella. It was then fired silently when opened. The umbrella man was one of the closest spectators to President Kennedy at the time the shots were fired. He was also reported to have raised, and lowered the device during the passing of the motorcade. Furthermore, while the shootings were taking place, Kennedy was mot moving as much as a normal gun shot victim would. These actions are consistent with those that would result from the Umbrella dart gun.