Videos tagged with Windshield Ballistics

This video explores the effectiveness of a standard car as ballistic cover, testing various firearm calibers against a Mazda 626. The experiment reveals that while handgun rounds and even 5.56 can penetrate doors and windshields, the engine block offers the most reliable protection. The host, an enthusiast with practical testing experience, demonstrates safe firearm handling throughout the process.

This podcast episode features The Yankee Marshal discussing various firearms-related topics, including the Beretta Pico as a pocket gun, ammunition choices like Underwood Extreme Defender and wadcutters, and potential issues with aftermarket Glock trigger installations. He also touches on new Colt Python and Anaconda revolvers, .380 ACP ballistics through windshields, and general firearm maintenance. The discussion highlights practical considerations for concealed carry and self-defense.

This video tests the performance of G9 Defense 77-grain First Response ammunition against standard 115-grain ball and 124-grain Winchester Ranger hollow-point rounds when fired through vehicle windshield glass. The G9 Defense rounds demonstrated significantly less deflection and maintained better integrity compared to traditional ammunition, making them a potentially superior option for barrier penetration scenarios.

This video demonstrates a practical experiment by firearms instructor Edwin Sarkissian, testing bullet accuracy when fired through a vehicle's windshield. Using a Glock 17 and 9mm FMJ ammunition, the test establishes a baseline accuracy and then measures the deflection and trajectory changes caused by shooting through laminated glass. The experiment highlights the importance of understanding how environmental factors affect projectile performance.

This training drill, demonstrated by experts Clint and Katie from Classic Firearms, simulates defensive shooting scenarios from within a vehicle. It emphasizes the challenges of reduced visibility due to windshield debris and gunpowder smoke, the importance of proper concealed carry methods while driving, and the impact of stress on performance. The drill highlights the need for practice in realistic, high-stress situations, referencing advice from renowned instructor Clint Smith.

This video provides a serious, analytical breakdown of a critical incident where a child welfare check escalated into a shootout in Burbank, California. Hosts John Correia, a self-defense instructor, and Mike Willever, a law enforcement officer, offer high-authority insights into the suspect's poor decisions, the officers' response, and crucial tactical considerations. The analysis covers legal justifications, ballistic performance through glass, and effective tactical positioning during high-risk encounters.

This analysis, presented by John Correia, breaks down a critical incident involving a police pursuit and subsequent shootout in Pasadena, California. It highlights critical tactical considerations for law enforcement, including vehicle ballistics, suspect tactics, friendly fire incidents, and officer positioning during high-stress encounters. The expert commentary emphasizes the importance of less-lethal options and advanced tactical awareness.

This expert-level analysis from TheFirearmGuy details the effects of 9mm and .45 ACP rounds fired through a vehicle windshield. The testing, conducted by an experienced instructor, reveals that a standard windshield offers negligible protection against these common handgun calibers. Both 9mm 115gr hollow points and .45 ACP 230gr hollow points penetrated the glass with minimal deflection, impacting a mannequin positioned behind it. While the .45 ACP generally created larger wound channels and more dramatic facial damage on the target, the overall conclusion is that neither caliber is significantly impeded by a windshield, rendering occupants vulnerable.