Charlie Kirk - Was The Real Threat Behind Him?

Published on September 17, 2025
Duration: 25:15

This video features Garry from Paramount Tactical, a former sniper and Green Beret, analyzing the Charlie Kirk incident. He uses ballistic tests on pork butts to demonstrate the terminal effects of 9mm ball, 9mm Super Vel hollow point, and 5.56mm ball ammunition. The analysis focuses on entrance and exit wounds, hydrostatic shock, and debunks theories about earpieces and bullet trajectories, offering an expert perspective on the event.

Quick Summary

Expert Garry from Paramount Tactical analyzes the Charlie Kirk incident using ballistic tests on pork butts, demonstrating the terminal effects of 9mm ball, 9mm hollow point, and 5.56mm ball ammunition. He debunks theories about earpieces and bullet trajectories, emphasizing hydrostatic shock and the limitations of cell phone audio/video analysis.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Context Setting
  2. 00:37Speaker's Background and Expertise
  3. 01:13Respectful Disagreement with Zeb Boykin
  4. 02:09Setting up Ballistic Testing Explanation
  5. 03:299mm Ball Ammunition Test
  6. 04:249mm Hollow Point Ammunition Test
  7. 05:075.56mm Ball Ammunition Test
  8. 05:59Analysis of Charlie Kirk's Head Movement
  9. 06:24Discrediting Earpiece/Necklace as Bullet Trajectory
  10. 07:55Further Visual Analysis and Rebuttal of Side Impact
  11. 10:48Shooter Location and Crowd Reaction Analysis
  12. 11:37Audio Analysis and Cell Phone Compression
  13. 12:54Identifying Bullet on Camera as Flaw in Cell Phone Footage
  14. 13:30Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the terminal effects of 9mm ball ammunition?

9mm ball ammunition typically creates a small entrance wound and a larger exit wound, with noticeable tissue expulsion. It carries about half the energy of smaller rifle rounds, making its terminal ballistics less dramatic than higher-powered options.

How does a 9mm Solid Copper Hollow Point differ from 9mm ball in terminal ballistics?

A 9mm Solid Copper Hollow Point, like the Super Vel tested, can have a barely visible entrance wound but causes massive expulsion of biological debris upon exiting. This indicates significant tissue disruption and potential for widespread damage.

What is the significance of analyzing Charlie Kirk's head movement in relation to the incident?

The speaker analyzes Charlie Kirk's head movement, suggesting swelling indicative of hydrostatic shock from an upward-traveling projectile, rather than a direct side impact, which would likely result in a visible exit wound.

Why is cell phone audio unreliable for analyzing gunshot sounds?

Cell phone microphones employ significant audio compression, which distorts the true loudness and dynamic range of a gunshot. This makes them unsuitable for accurate sound signature analysis compared to recordings made with professional audio equipment.

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