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Ako Abdulrahman
A man with a bulletproof BMW reportedly rescued more than 70 people from Kirkuk an Iraqi city,
after they were pinned down under fire from Isis.
He said: "I told myself, this is the right time to help people, this is the right moment to do it. I am a fighter and I have a bulletproof car, shame on me if I can't help."
"I kept telling myself, my people are in danger, they need me, my city is in danger, I have to protect it."
Mr Abdulrahman, 32, said: "My friends were very happy when I bought the armoured car. We started driving in it to the front line near Kirkuk, not worried about ISIS drive-by shootings or roadside bombs."
Isis Snipers shot his car with more than 50 bullets but the armoured plating did its job, allowing the fighter to transport more than 70 wounded people to safety.
"When I arrived at the scene, I saw many people on the ground, civilians and security forces and no one could dare to come close because of ISIS snipers and random shooting," he said.
"In my car, I carried Sunni, Shia, Kurds, Turkmen and Christians. I felt like I am truly Iraq and this is who everyone should be."
cobysev
Dang, I was deployed to Kirkuk in '07. It was crazy out there. No ISIS then, but plenty of civil unrest. They didn't want us to leave Iraq.
homicidal85
One if the most kickass hero stories i have ever heard
RoombaTheAssaultVacuum
How did his car drive still under the weight of his utterly massive balls?
Niccolo101
All I can think is even if his car wasn't bulletproof, the shots'd do nothing to his titanium balls.
WolfKnifeLaserBacon
I'm suspicious. How many people there have bulletproof cars? Right place right time or right place on purpose???
onepinksheep
Hey, if you live in a war zone and you have the money for it, then hell yeah you're getting a bulletproof car.
oprahistheantichrist
Drives with window partially rolled down. Just to make it more sporting.
wisecajc
Isis must have shot out his turn signals
ThePack21
He is like the batman or Iran all he needs now is a theme tune
northwestroots
That outfit says Ghostbuster.
gnarphza
Nanananananananananananananananana Abdulrahman!
InternetExplorer2001
Are the tires bulletproof?
mytigio
Most security vehicles use run-flat tires and self-sealing fuel tanks
AustralopithecusBoisei
They can be... The air chamber can be pierced of course, but you can still drive. Google "never flat tires", there are lots of solutions.
chulala
Middle East Bond, Jamal Bond
ISeeYourFuckfaceAndRaiseYouThisBallgag
Vodka martini, shaken, not stirred. Hold the vodka...cause Muslim. You know fuck it, I'll just have a Pepsi. And mayhem.
CharlesFuckingBronson
TIL Mad Max is not only a fictional Australian, but also a real Iraqi dude
ObiWanShalomi
Mad Mohammax
SephiRothIRA
MuhamMAD Max
SidFinch168
Another one of those "hope this is true posts ". Sauce?
ansomywatchbegins
I am from Kirkuk and I confirm this, that guy was all over the local news.
uniturtle
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2016/11/07/middleeast/bulletproof-bmw-isis-snipers/index.html?client=ms-android-hms-tmobile-us
SidFinch168
Nice +1
watthefrak
JeremyClarksonDidNothingWrong
The ultimate anti-terrorist machine.
Camelspotting
But if he thinks it's going to protect him from roadside bombs, he's going to have a bad time.
abrightspark
This would be an awesome movie.
ThatSanzzle
"I am a fighter with an armored car. " coolest thing I've read all day.
Jgm8908
Probably still didn't use his turn signals
Radicool21
Turn signals don't exist outside north america
MonsieuRoberts
"I felt like I am truly Iraq and this is who everyone should be." A shining example of selflessness and standing for what's right.
vjzemidichlorianhunter
and it takes courage to do it... I personally may not have attempted such a thing despite having an armored car...
SoundFuture
It will also help build national identity, which in excess is bad, but in moderate amounts helps people overlook their differences.
Sokonomi
This is what a hero looks like. Abdul in a beamer. Real ones don't wear shiny armor.
spakatak
That car used to be a pretty shiny coat of armor
Falanxzealot
And due to the armour, a day or two down the bodyshop and it will again.
inboxmefoxes
I really think Uber gets an undue amount of hate. Look how useful it is.
IrishPub
Yeah, but think about the bill for that ride... Yeesh!
gnarphza
I laughed at the thought of some dude hiding behind a well with his cellphone ordering Uber rides: "Get me out of this Allah-damned place!!"
Yavin1v
you have make sure to choose the uber armored option though
tatopotato
I bet that guy doesn't like getting shot at Allah the time.
Yavin1v
you have make sure to choose the uber armored option though
IAmArthurKingOfTheBritains
Imagine the smug look on his face when this happened. Got to look all the haters in the face and be like "I TOLD YOU THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA!"
IAmArthurKingOfTheBritains
"You'll never use it they said."
DinoHunter56
"Don't buy a bulletproof BMW they said"
DMGuy
I just imagine him learning about it while at home watching TV, surging up off the couch and screaming "NOW IS MY TIME!"
Chiseler
70 people divided by 5-6 max passengers = 12 trips back and forth
CrazyCanuck150
Ehhh, probably more people than that, in that situation you aren't sticking with the number of seats = max passengers
spakatak
Or one, done right... https://imgur.com/JJ4d1p4
amh7912
Be serious, you could accommodate some extra people really uncomfortably if your lives depended on it.
CrazyCatLad
TRUNK
IrradiatedBec
If you have a contortionist on board you can probably squeeze someone into the hood as well.
Chiseler
that driver was either robocop or hillary clinton
ACuntrarianCont
Same thing. *DUN DUN DUN*
Entartika
source: http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/07/middleeast/bulletproof-bmw-isis-snipers/
JoeyJuanCanobi
Thanks for the source!
Entartika
@SidFinch168
Favri
Are a few of the guys in that photo holding up grenades?!
ImSimplyAChairLeg
Photobomb, Bro.
Favri
If you weren't a chair leg, I'd totally want to be your friend.
ImSimplyAChairLeg
Wait wtf, just because I'm a chair leg we can't be friends? Triggered.jpg
Favri
I gotta compete with other 3 chair legs, Bro. No easy feat.
AwkwardKaffs
Kirkuk is where my dad was deployed. I was told it was a "safe" place for him. Seeing that name in a story like this is...weird.
Synapses14
It was a different time, after it had already been secured I imagine. Now days that whole place is back to a warzone.
ansomywatchbegins
i am originally from Kirkuk, kirkuk is a Kurdish city, the only kurdish city which is not safe, all the other kurdish cities are safe for...
ansomywatchbegins
Foreigners to walk in in the middle of the night with no forms of protection, but kirkuk is a different case, there has been hundreds of...
ansomywatchbegins
Bombings, kidnapping and assassinations in the last 10 years
Baghdadd
It's an Iraqi city under control of the central government with a significant Kurdish population (40%~) as well as Arabs, Assyrians,Turkmen.
eddienash2000
If the people he rescued were all clowns he'd only have to make one trip.
DanyIliesi
Yes, in the ashtray.
JustFeedMePieDammit
I spat my coffee everywhere. Good work! xD
IrradiatedBec
My coffee got partly spewn out my nose.
Thethingfromtheshadows
That was damn good. +1
kcinsti
terrible, but terribly funny ;)
iwashopingthatusernamewasnottaken
please explain
badwolfandtheoncomingstorm
It's a classic clown gag, where tons of clowns get out of one tiny car. "clown car" is a common term to describe a small car for that reason
ObiWanShalomi
Rofl tnx for putting a smile on my face!
dontUknowimloco
he could save thousands of mexicans too
pelusita35
As a Hispanic, this is true of more than just Mexicans.
DanyIliesi
+++
eclecsys
Fallatus
Except that the car's too big. Dimensional clown magic only works if the container is smaller than the one driving it, Everyone knows that.
Dontfuckwithtinyhippo
its clown science not rocket surgery mate haha
MaddogExplosive
Relevant: http://pbfcomics.com/258/
dialysisinflictor
"He didn't use his turn signals, so it was more difficult to hit him." ISIS snipers probably.
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Koshunae
In my experience they get used, just at the wrong time. Like when theyve already stopped in the middle of the god damn highway.
IIBM
wheres teh imgur gold button
LompHoofd
How i felt when i laughed at this
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AMPLIFIEDFootsteps5IntenseMusic
But why do they sacrifice a toy? Heartless ISIS
alwaysthislate
.
blainetog
This is my new favorite comment.
ChocloMan
http://imgur.com/nxMBqb4.gif
genericusername69696969696969
Is it possible to purchase a car like that one here I. The States? I would sure like it
lesteros
You can buy one like that in every country. Some companies sell them armored, some cars you will have to armor at a workshop.
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SterlingARCHERofISIScodenameDuchess
You buy a normal car and there are plenty of companies who will convert it.
OgreCyques
I think they armored bimmers were very limitedly sold in the states.
Baja2185
You must live in chicago
me2me2
You can get a light weight against small arms fire for cheap or heavy duty has guzzler for 100+k. First choice is popular in South America
UnknownSquid
Of course you can. Although they do ironically have more regulations than the guns they defend from.
chrishallett83
Yes, BMW, Mercedes, Rolls Royce will all armor-up one of their flagship models (7 series, S-class, Phantom) for you. Costs a bit, though!
Iaimtomisbehave
http://www.ogaramobilesystems.com/
adjunctum
Sure, you got a couple hundred grand laying around?
Jomack16
Bitch I might... lol
floxsyu
hey, it's me ur brother
adventureismydrugofchoice
Hahaha I actually broke out in laughter. Thank you for that.
floxsyu
ProfessorDumbass
#NSArecruitment will get you one as a company car. I hope you like the new Prius
darthsithh
bullet- and explosionproof prius
FckyourselfSarah
Armored Prius... I hope you're a patient person because your life is about to slow the fuck down.
TerribleAwful
EnglishPolice
Show a little respect.
dontcallmeplath
Sorry you're being downvoted so hard. I agree. Those jokes still bum me out, and I wasn't even alive.
EnglishPolice
Thank you. I wasn't alive either, but my father really admired JFK. Anyway, I couldn't care less about the votes.
Flyndaran
The words of an asshole as much as someone hated by the nasty majority. Be careful there, Mr. Edgy.
Averysolidsnake
theimgurappsucksballs
Savage +1
IrradiatedBec
Everyone knows JFK shot first.
LathoBravo957
It took me a while to get that joke.
AMPLIFIEDFootsteps5IntenseMusic
I didn't admit it admittedly
madrush
too soon
midd1eearth
Wow
tiddles1
One of the funniest bits of dark humor I've seen on here today. Well done.
erik4556
OC
Frederf
He did, he chose not to use it that day.
yourmomisminenow
Unlucky dude
CatsAndUkes
Chose not to? More like, encouraged not to by illuminati double agents. #WakeUpSheeple
Drafi
http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/wake_up_sheeple.png
anominousbeef
Dude that's the funniest fucking thing I've ever seen on imgur. Holy shit.
TalfMorton
Convertible top was down. Wouldn't matter if it was bullet proof lol
cranialpleasure
Well dang, turns out not all BMW drivers are dicks.
Mentat70
Hey! Easy there on us BMW drivers
cryogenicallyfrozenlovedoctor
Plot twist: It wasn't ISIS shooting at him. It was just other drivers because he was driving like a typical BMW driver.
Krinder
I read this in a Joe Dirt voice: "well daaaaaang,..."
Hotsauceishot
Just the ones in 7 series
GadenKerensky
He was a dick to the snipers. But I think we can all appreciate that kind of 'dickish'.
d3jake
That's there kind I can get behind. You know, to avoid the snipers.
GadenKerensky
You don't want to be in front though.
BitchButcher
Well, in Germany a BMW is a pretty normal car. I think only abroad its driven by idiots because it's a status symbol in other countries.
R1ddl3
They're pretty pricey in Germany too. It's just that I think they're more notional pride symbols than status symbols there.
BitchButcher
Yes, but you can get a used BMW in good condition for the same price you can get a new Opel Corsa. But BMW is not like Porsche or Lambo
farnation
what is the difference between a porcupine and a bmw? porcupines have the pricks on the outside. except this guy HE is awesome
Gymratthatsnotadouche
Only white beamers have dicks driving them... Or so I've been told.
BenDub556
Common misconception. True in the 80s, b7t now penises drive Audis
chrishallett83
Hello yes I have heard Jeremy Clarkson say words too.
bigskycountry
As a BMW driver, I can vouch this this comment.
ImNotGayBut20BucksIs20Bucks
Dick/not dick bmw drivers 1 - ∞
ImNotGayBut20BucksIs20Bucks
Wait...reverse them...
MrSaturday
I remember this.
Baja2185
I bet he didnt use his turn signal
monochrony
ugh, what a dick.
iantollewellyn
This time I'll allow it. Just this once.
TfinSG
SexDungeonsandDragons
Never broadcast your moves to the enemy.
PopatoMc
Reminds me of a Zeke & Luther episode
MakeLikeAtreeNfkoff
Perfect. ^
schawdaya
this thread made my day
Space2place
To be fair Baja, he couldn't because it was the only part that wasn't bulletproof...
IsaacZehPanda
He should have used left turn signal, then turned right to trick Isis snipers :P
LavaAxe
That's basic BMW driving 101. That trick is in the bloody manual.
chaoticdelusions
Aah, the old lefty righty. Classic black ops stuff that ;-)
thefuckwouldiwantacaravanthatsgotnofuckinwheels
TIL when i drink and drive I act like a black ops agent
Treblaine
ISIS sniper 1: "Which way is he turning" ISIS Sniper 2: "I DON'T KNOW!"
AKJ001
I read it in a thick Arabic accent. Perfect wording :D
OSCgal
Only late-model BMWs. People who drive old BMWs tend to be all right.
LompHoofd
Threewisemen
I'm just suprised it isn't white.
Beepity
It's the exception that proves the rule.
MCGrannyHands
Or maybe it's that the dickish cocky ways of the BMW driver are an advantage in a rescue mission
Entartika
Oh snap BMW offered him a brand new car, saying they wanted to display his bullet-ridden vehicle at their German headquarters.
imwithcayde6andproud
Shits bout to go down
LieselSkywalker
Grand marketing.
notsomystical
That's honestly amazing! Is there an article for this too?
eastbayrae
JLG(high lift maker) bought a JLG from us that took a direct hit from a RPG because it still ran awards.
CaptGunpowder
It's a very good war memorial, if nothing else
ninchenx
that's what is wrong in this world, people like you
losvegas
No its actually people like you
corteze20
CocaineAndSelfPleasure
Appropriate use of gif.
iBuddha
You have to love the Germans
pearlypearll
When did this happen??
hellafyno
This made me fist pump victoriously on the toilet at work.
intenseintrovert
And he turned it down. The new BMW's are shit.
Zephy85
Then he was killed at a gas station bathroom by people who wanted to steal the brand new BMW he drove around with in fucking Iraq.
FleshEatingSalsa
They just want it because of all the ISIS snipers in Germany now.
iHaveAnObsessionWithTheColorBlue
It's a great day for BMW, but an even greater day for all those souls that man saved. Consider my respect for this man earned.
AllottaFagina
So awesome
CarpeTiger
Nice.
oshodatwan
Aren't these kind of mods usually done by 3rd party?! BMW can't really tout that other than being a good platform
Stopdat
They offer their own armored versions. Google "BMW Security Vehicles". 7 series, X5. Available to public, used by heads of state, etc.
ShadowbanMyAss
Of course, nice advertizing
CoolPigeon
He refused the offer, instead he is going to repair the car and keep using it.
ghettofish
He declined the offer @OP instead gave the car to a museum in Iraq somewhere. (Source needed)
ByronByroff
Entartika
Bad habit, I do it on every post :(
ByronByroff
Lol I honestly don't mind and think it's fine XD I just can't pass up the opportunity to use a relevant God :p <3
ByronByroff
I meant gif. Gif. Not god. gif.
dekket
I hope the armour plating is included.
Phoenixbreed
+1 so you have to edit your profile... post is too good to -1
ThatRelevance
Precision German Engineering anyone?
ImgurPlz
CATCHPHRASE!
PennnnnyLane
That's the only reason I'd want to go to the BMW headquarters (the museum is a close drive from my house)
Rin007
They learned from Mercedes' mistakes and got a display piece with a positive image. Instead of Mercedes' Hitler-mobile.
son0fgrim
I hope they bullet proof it and build another for the middle eastern "transporter" reboot.
justusandjustice
Source?
RepresentativeOfNorway
oh fuck, i hope the guy gets an APC for what he did!
DMDM6
how very...german
OneShucklak
Sauce?
mozrael
http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/07/middleeast/bulletproof-bmw-isis-snipers/
Chipnstein
Yeh was on reddit a while ago, he refused and offered the car to a museum there
Thajurriesexcuesed
What's reddit???
Chipnstein
If i remember correctly a quote from there "we gave birth to imgur to post our pics that we link here but now we have our own...
Chipnstein
...server so we're slowly disowning imgur. Unfortunately now it started getting content from us to post to imgur"
Chipnstein
Something along those lines can't find it for sauce
sergeantapone
Although he turned down the offer, BMW should give one to him anyway, without the conditions. You can't buy this kind of advertising.
reediculous84
Why?
IrishPub
Well...you sort of can buy this kind of advertising...
DMGuy
Are you suggesting BMW stages ISIS attacks to show off their armored cars? Because I am on board for this idea.
TK421isAFK
At least all the fighting would finally be worth something.
wartoaster
The entire conflict in the Middle East for the past 2000 years has been a culmination of a very elaborate advertising strategy for BMW
tomyironmane
Why not? They buy protests all over the US to inflate imaginary support...
iamOzymandiasLookOnMyWorksDumbassAndDespair
Who bought them?
sexytangerine
Especially if you're BMW
celestedrake
This is how they should advertise...
MapleCurry
He turned it down and chose to display it at the local museum instead.
willtron3000
Good.
LetMePointOut
Why is it good?
willtron3000
Why should BMW take it and show how great their cars are for marketing rather than having it displayed locally showing a mans bravery?
LetMePointOut
Well they would have given him a newer probably safer car so that he could save more people
smarwood
Nope, decided to keep and repair it so that he could keep using it. Did decide to keep it though.
Smugglecats
Does that mean the one they were offering wasn't bulletproof? Cause I wouldn't accept in that case either.
Mattthias
(1)Instead, he says, he opted to repair the original so he can keep using it. "I am not a hero, I am only an ordinary Iraqi who wants to
Mattthias
(2)defend his country from criminals and killers."
KeeleonOhms
Well, i mean he could do that better with a new car...
y2kNep
I am not going to read comments below this.
WorkerLurker
I guess he doesn't understand that this makes him a hero.
tomyironmane
... well, BMW can't *force* him to take the offer, buuuut unless something changes, I'm sure the offer stands.
iamstormtroll
And here I am, throwing rocks at my neighbour's cat.
umpbumpfizz
You stop that right now.
TheGame364
*throws stone at cat.* What is that you say?
iLoveItWhenMyFingersSmellLikePussy
Ordinary Iraqis have bullet proof cars?..
ExtremelyHappyGuy
I thought everyone knew this.
mytigio
Was that not common knowledge?
TheRealDwightSchrute
Well when it's the Wild West in some areas, I'm sure you can run across a few gems from Saddam's days.
reghs
Have you seen or heard of the drive-bys ISIS does in Iraq? You better bet alotta ordinary Iraqis do. That stuff is crazy.
Tarzankingofmars
it is known
km9v
I like your user name.
iLoveItWhenMyFingersSmellLikePussy
DMGuy
Do you not?
kongfuchicken
Your car should fit your reality. Russians have dashcams, Alaskans have non-lockable 4WDs. Iraqis are allowed to bulletproof their cars.
MaxamillionX72
Non-lackable 4wd?
MaxamillionX72
*lockable
kongfuchicken
Apparently it's illegal to lock your car there due to bears? or something... if wrong, I blame imgur for teaching it to me.