What would it look like to be fired at in a car?

Published on October 10, 2025
Duration: 0:46

This video demonstrates the ballistic impact of various calibers (.22, 9mm, .223 AR-15, .50 Cal) on a vehicle's windshield and interior using a dummy equipped with cameras. It visually showcases the increasing severity of damage, from minor fragmentation with a .22 to catastrophic destruction with a .50 caliber round, highlighting the significant threat posed by firearms against vehicles.

Quick Summary

This video tests the ballistic impact of various calibers on a car. A .22 causes minor fragmentation, 9mm creates significant glass spray, an AR-15 (.223) causes heavy damage, and a .50 caliber round results in catastrophic destruction, penetrating multiple vehicle components.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Car Shooting Experiment Setup
  2. 00:09.22 Caliber Pistol Ballistic Test
  3. 00:169mm Pistol Ballistic Test Inside Car
  4. 00:23.223 AR-15 Rifle Ballistic Test
  5. 00:32.50 Caliber Round Catastrophic Impact
  6. 00:38Damage Assessment: .50 Caliber Penetration

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a car is shot with a .22 caliber pistol?

A .22 caliber pistol shot through a car windshield causes visual impact and minor glass fragmentation. The perspective from inside the vehicle shows the round's entry point and initial damage to the glass.

How much damage does a 9mm round do to a car interior?

A 9mm round penetrating a car causes significant glass fragmentation and interior damage. The footage from inside the vehicle captures the spray of glass shards and the round's impact.

What is the effect of an AR-15 (.223 caliber) on a vehicle windshield?

An AR-15 firing .223 rounds causes heavy damage to the car's windshield, showering the interior with glass and debris. The test demonstrates a substantial increase in destructive power compared to pistol rounds.

What is the impact of a .50 caliber round on a car?

A .50 caliber round impact on a car is catastrophic. It causes massive structural damage, completely obscuring the camera view and ripping through the windshield, dashboard, and occupants.

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