Videos tagged with Windshield Penetration

This video demonstrates a live-fire test of the Standard Manufacturing Switch Gun, chambered in .22 Magnum. An experienced shooter showcases the firearm's ability to penetrate a car windshield and hit a target behind it, highlighting its folding mechanism and effectiveness in a tactical scenario.

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, a high-profile firearms influencer, conducting an experimental test of various rifle and handgun calibers against a stack of Toyota 4Runner windshields. The experiment provides unique ballistic data, comparing the penetration capabilities of rounds like the .408 CheyTac, .50 BMG, and .500 S&W Magnum against automotive glass. The results offer insights into the extreme long-range capabilities of certain firearms and the effectiveness of different ammunition types.

This video from Farewell Firearms Training tests the barrier-blind capabilities of G9 5.56 54-grain solid copper hollow-point ammunition against standard 55-grain FMJ rounds when fired through a car windshield. The test demonstrates that standard FMJ rounds fragment significantly upon impact with glass, leading to poor terminal ballistics, while the G9 solid copper rounds largely maintain their integrity, suggesting superior performance in barrier penetration scenarios.

This video tests the performance of Ballistic Machinist 9mm Interceptor rounds, machined from solid copper, against a car windshield. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, confirms the rounds penetrate the windshield and impact a metal surface behind it. The recovered projectile shows it collapsed on itself, indicating effectiveness on hard targets, while noting its one-inch expansion on soft targets.

This video from Geauga Firearms Academy demonstrates the effectiveness of shooting through a vehicle's windshield and doors. Instructor Kim tests various ammunition types, including 9mm Corbon hollow points and Sig V-Crown, as well as .223 Remington training rounds, against a car. The experiment reveals that standard vehicle glass and doors offer minimal resistance to common defensive and training rounds, with only slight deviation observed. The instructor emphasizes that movie portrayals of bullets stopping inside vehicles are largely inaccurate for self-defense scenarios.

This video from Honest Outlaw provides a comprehensive real-world ballistic test of the FK BRNO 7.5mm handgun, comparing its performance against a 9mm in various mediums. The FK BRNO demonstrated significantly superior penetration and destructive power, particularly through dense materials like pork ribs and car windshields. The assessment highlights its effectiveness for hunting and defense applications, noting its controllable recoil despite its high power.

This guide details sniper techniques for engaging targets within vehicles, as demonstrated by a former US Special Forces member. It covers the effectiveness of standard 118LR ammunition with Sierra MatchKing bullets against various vehicle barriers like windshields and doors. The instruction emphasizes understanding bullet behavior, such as spall from laminated glass and potential tumbling through car doors, while advocating for the use of a single, reliable ammunition type for consistency.

This guide details a ballistic experiment testing the penetration capabilities of various 12 Gauge shotgun rounds against car windshields at different angles. The experiment, led by Matt Carriker, demonstrates that shallow angles cause birdshot to ricochet, while slugs are more effective for penetration. The results highlight the significant impact of the angle of incidence on terminal ballistics.