Anyone know the story behind this picture

[ArmedGinger]

Found this picture randomly online and wondering what the story is here and who the signature is on the rifle

 

[BeaverMeat]

My Google fu tells me it’s the APA Paragon rifle from the destruction test. Probably signed by Jared Joplin

 

[ArmedGinger]

My Google fu tells me it’s the APA Paragon rifle from the destruction test. Probably signed by Jared Joplin

Thank you. Here is the video in question:

 

[Slimbo]

What a waste

 

[Tazzy]

For sale
lightly used
just a few safe kisses

 

[joey.45]

Wtf does this prove?

 

[ArmedGinger]

Wtf does this prove?

I think they were originally testing the scope for being bullet proof against 22LR, at least it was for the first few shots.