Using your EDC from your CAR!

Published on May 11, 2020
Duration: 6:25

This video demonstrates shooting through vehicle glass using an EDC setup, featuring Jerry Miculek. It highlights the significant bullet deflection caused by windshields and the shattering effect of side windows. The session emphasizes safety gear and understanding ballistic behavior when engaging targets from within a vehicle.

Quick Summary

Shooting through vehicle glass requires understanding ballistic behavior. Windshields cause upward deflection, while side windows shatter. Rapid follow-up shots through a windshield tend to be more predictable. Always use barrier-blind ammunition and wear full safety gear due to risks of deflection and glass spalling.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Slow-Motion Demo
  2. 00:14Objective and Gear Overview
  3. 01:11Glass Ballistics Theory
  4. 02:05First Test: Single Shot Deflection
  5. 03:13Second Test: Rapid Fire Dynamics
  6. 04:13Third Test: Side Glass and Angles
  7. 05:14Conclusion and Sound Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

How does shooting through a car windshield affect bullet trajectory?

Shooting through a car windshield typically causes significant bullet deflection, often upwards, due to the angle and laminated construction of the glass. Subsequent rapid shots may follow the initial path more predictably.

What is the difference between shooting through a car's windshield versus its side window?

Windshields are laminated and cause deflection, while side windows are tempered and shatter upon impact, potentially creating dangerous spalling inside the vehicle.

What ammunition is recommended for shooting through vehicle glass?

Ammunition like Hornady Critical Duty 135gr, which is FBI Protocol compliant and barrier-blind, is recommended for its performance through intermediate barriers like vehicle glass.

What safety precautions are necessary when shooting through vehicle glass?

Essential safety precautions include wearing full ballistic protection (eye, ear, and body), understanding glass deflection and spalling risks, and ensuring a safe backstop is present.

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