This video debunks the common movie myth that a shotgun blast sends a person flying backward. It explains that while shotguns have significant recoil, the physics of action and reaction mean the shooter would experience an equal and opposite force. The video also touches on the velocity and penetration capabilities of different shotgun loads, clarifying their effectiveness in stopping a threat without causing unrealistic cinematic effects.
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