How to Shoot From Inside a Car | Through Windshield | Tactical Rifleman

Published on November 8, 2019
Duration: 10:59

This video demonstrates the critical ballistic effects of shooting through automotive laminated glass, particularly windshields. It highlights how the initial bullet trajectory deviates significantly upward due to the glass's structure, necessitating a 'aim low' correction. The content also emphasizes essential safety gear to protect against glass dust and fragments, and discusses managing both pistol and rifle platforms within a vehicle's confined space for effective engagement.

Quick Summary

Shooting through a car windshield causes bullets to deflect upward due to the laminated glass structure. Subsequent shots through the same hole will be accurate, but initial shots require aiming low to compensate for this ballistic offset.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Shooting Through Auto Glass
  2. 00:42Essential Safety Gear for Glass Shooting
  3. 01:14Equipment: Pistol, Ammo & Light
  4. 01:53Physics: How Laminated Glass Affects Bullets
  5. 02:30Pistol Drill: Straight Shot Through Windshield
  6. 05:30Pistol Drill: Angled Shooting Through Glass
  7. 07:36Rifle Techniques in Confined Vehicle Spaces
  8. 09:02Rifle Ballistics Analysis Through Glass

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do bullets deflect upward when shot through a car windshield?

Car windshields are made of laminated glass (glass-PVB-glass). When a bullet hits this structure, it catches the breaking angles of the layers, causing the initial round to deflect significantly upward. This effect is known as ballistic offset.

What safety precautions are necessary when shooting through glass?

Shooting through glass creates fine, sharp glass dust and fragments. It's crucial to wear clear eye protection, a hat, gloves, and long sleeves to shield yourself from these projectiles propelled by the muzzle blast.

How does shooting at an angle through a windshield affect bullet trajectory?

Shooting diagonally through a curved windshield increases the bullet's deviation and offset compared to shooting straight through. The bullet loses velocity and can fragment upon initial impact, further complicating the trajectory.

What is the recommended technique for shooting a rifle from inside a vehicle?

For long-stocked rifles, bring the gun over your shoulder. Once a hole is established in the windshield, push the barrel through the opening. This provides stability and allows for more accurate follow-up shots.

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