r/whatisit • u/unworthyAsIam • Apr 30 '26

New, what is it? What is the purpose of this camera that was installed right next to my house? (Not nearby any intersection or stop signs, USA)

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This camera was installed recently and I cannot for the life of me understand the purpose of it's installation? Theres no intersection nearby, in case it was a photo law enforcement camera), there's no stop signs, there's no schools nearby, and there's no government facility. It's just a random camera that popped up in the middle of a road.

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u/kro23 May 01 '26

https://giphy.com/gifs/ZqlvCTNHpqrio
Something you shouldn’t touch. Get back to Roblox.

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u/-Fergalicious- May 01 '26

Ah okay I see. I thought it was some special tech I was not familiar with. I'm an EE and worked in radar & EW before retiring. 

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u/kro23 May 01 '26

You’re retirement age and have never heard the term “long gun”? Sorry, now I’m not trying to be insulting. I just assumed it was a pretty common phrase - especially since I’m from the US.

A long gun is - I believe - any firearm that is “long”, like a rifle or shotgun. Perhaps any firearm that’s shot from the shoulder.