Bullet Rise Fallacy! (Responding to My Dumber Viewers)

Published on November 17, 2025
Duration: 7:45

This video debunks the 'bullet rise' fallacy, explaining that bullets do not rise due to aerodynamic lift. Instead, they travel in a straight line until gravity pulls them down. The instructor emphasizes that for typical self-defense distances, factors like Earth's curvature are immeasurable and irrelevant. The focus should be on windage adjustments, as most handguns lack elevation adjustment.

Quick Summary

Bullets do not rise; they travel in a straight line until gravity pulls them down. The 'bullet rise' concept is a fallacy. For handgun distances, factors like Earth's curvature are immeasurable and irrelevant. Focus on windage adjustments, as many handguns lack elevation adjustment.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Addressing Viewer Criticism
  2. 00:19Yankee Marshal's Response to Misconceptions
  3. 01:16Earth's Curvature and Bullet Trajectory
  4. 02:09Immeasurable Factors and Practicality
  5. 02:38The Bullet Rise Fallacy Explained
  6. 03:29Why Bullets Don't Rise: Physics vs. Myth
  7. 04:07Historical Context of Bullet Rise Beliefs
  8. 04:20How Sight Adjustments Actually Work
  9. 05:01Bullet Design for Straight Travel
  10. 05:15Practical Sighting for Handguns
  11. 05:38Conclusion: Immaterial Factors
  12. 06:01Call to Action and Channel Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Do bullets actually rise after being fired?

No, bullets do not rise. The concept of 'bullet rise' is a fallacy. Bullets travel in a straight line until gravity pulls them down and air resistance slows them. Sight adjustments are made by tilting the sights to intersect the bullet's path, not by the bullet rising to meet the sights.

Does the curvature of the Earth affect handgun bullet trajectory?

For typical handgun engagement distances, the curvature of the Earth has an immeasurable effect on bullet trajectory. This factor only becomes relevant at extreme ranges, typically thousands of yards, far beyond the scope of self-defense or common handgun use.

What is more important for handgun sighting: elevation or windage?

For most handguns, especially those with fixed sights, windage adjustments are often more critical than elevation. This is because the bullet's trajectory remains relatively flat over common engagement distances, and many handguns lack adjustable elevation.

Why is the 'bullet rise' concept incorrect?

The 'bullet rise' concept is incorrect because bullets are not designed with aerodynamic surfaces like airplane wings to generate lift. Their trajectory is a direct result of initial velocity, gravity, and air resistance, not an upward force.

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