Shooting Through a Windshield

Published on July 18, 2017
Duration: 6:29

This video explores the unpredictable effects of shooting a handgun through an automotive windshield. The instructor demonstrates that the curvature of the glass significantly impacts bullet trajectory, leading to wide shot dispersion and making precise aiming unreliable. It highlights the difference between shooting through flat glass and the multi-layered, curved composition of windshields.

Quick Summary

Shooting through an automotive windshield is highly unpredictable due to the glass's curvature and multi-layered composition. This curvature causes significant bullet deflection and tumbling, leading to wide shot dispersion and making accurate targeting unreliable, especially with modern, more curved windshield designs.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Windshield Damage
  2. 00:20Viewer Inquiry: Shooting Through Windshield
  3. 00:34Air vs. Glass vs. Automotive Glass
  4. 00:54Problem with Previous Internet Tests
  5. 01:17The Impact of Windshield Curvature
  6. 01:30Setup: Target Stand and Representation
  7. 01:52Firearm and Sight Setup (Glock 19)
  8. 02:05Control Shot: Target Accuracy Check
  9. 02:27Performing the Control Shot
  10. 02:53Ammunition Details (Fiocchi 115gr FMJ)
  11. 03:05The Windshield Shot
  12. 03:31Post-Shot Safety Protocol
  13. 03:43Assessing Target Impact and Bullet Strikes
  14. 04:01Windshield Material Debris
  15. 04:14Interpreting Bullet Grouping
  16. 04:38Analyzing Bullet Behavior Through Glass
  17. 04:42Unpredictability Due to Windshield Curve
  18. 05:05Dispersion Analysis
  19. 05:25Windshield Curve Variations
  20. 05:38Conclusion: Modern Vehicles & Windshield Shooting
  21. 05:47Risk of Unintended Bullet Placement
  22. 05:52Call to Action: Like, Subscribe, Share
  23. 06:01Closing Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is shooting through a car windshield unpredictable?

The curvature of automotive windshields significantly impacts bullet trajectory. This curvature, combined with the multi-layered composition of the glass, causes unpredictable bullet deformation, tumbling, and deflection, leading to wide shot dispersion on the target.

What type of glass is used in car windshields?

Automotive windshields are made of laminated safety glass, which is different from other types of glass in a vehicle. This construction is designed to shatter in a specific way, and its unique properties, especially when curved, greatly affect how projectiles pass through it.

Does the condition of the windshield affect bullet performance?

Yes, the video suggests that once a windshield is compromised by an initial impact, subsequent rounds may behave slightly differently. However, the primary unpredictability stems from the glass's inherent properties and curvature, not necessarily its pre-existing damage.

What handgun and ammunition were used in the test?

The test utilized a Glock 19 handgun equipped with raised suppressor sights. The ammunition fired was Fiocchi 115-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ).

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