Dad Kills Son’s Kidnapper - Recreating the Gary Plauche Shot

Published on June 16, 2024
Duration: 14:27

This video recreates the iconic 1984 Gary Plauche shooting of his son's kidnapper, Jeff Doucet, marking the 40th anniversary. It details the use of a Smith & Wesson .38 Special revolver, including a custom trigger job, and demonstrates its terminal ballistics. The content also explores the extreme power of a .500 Magnum in a similar scenario, offering technical insights and historical context.

Quick Summary

The video recreates the 1984 Gary Plauche shooting using a Smith & Wesson K-38 Masterpiece .38 Special revolver. Terminal ballistics were visualized with ballistic gel, and the powerful .500 Magnum was also tested for comparison.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Gary Plauche Incident & Recreation
  2. 01:36Weapon Selection & .38 Spl Test
  3. 03:02Recreating the 'Under the Arm' Shot
  4. 04:47Smith & Wesson K-38 Details
  5. 09:08.500 Magnum Comparison Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm was used in the Gary Plauche shooting recreation?

The recreation primarily used a Smith & Wesson K-38 Masterpiece Target Revolver, chambered in .38 Special. This model was chosen to match the original firearm used in the 1984 incident.

How was the terminal ballistics of the firearms demonstrated?

Terminal ballistics were demonstrated using ballistic gel heads with skulls. This allowed for a visual representation of the damage and penetration caused by both the .38 Special and the more powerful .500 Magnum.

What historical event does this video recreate?

The video recreates the famous 1984 incident where Gary Plauche shot his son's kidnapper, Jeff Doucet, at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. The recreation marks the 40th anniversary of the event.

What is the significance of the 'under the arm' shot?

The 'under the arm' shot is significant because it's the specific technique Gary Plauche used during the 1984 airport incident. The video recreates this shooting position for historical accuracy and analysis.

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