Vehicles are one of the most common items in the modern world and most of us spend a significant amount of time inside one. Whether we are attacked while we are in our own vehicle or by someone inside their own, understanding how bullet flight and performance are affected by automotive glass is important.
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Interesting. I would have assumed the deflection would have been exactly the opposite, following the angle of the glass.
But what about the other 10%, specifically us lefty’s? A threat at the driver’s side door seems to be a nightmare of elbows and contorted joints as I try to address a threat on that side. Any suggestions?
Hi Bill. It definitely is a little tighter for the lefty and even more so if they are carrying strong side. However, it really isn’t much more than seated presentation to the strong side. The difference in the vehicle is making sure you make space so that the barrel of the gun doesn’t stick out the window in training (this would translate into the gun getting deflected by the window in a real scenario). To get the space needed you need to lean back at an angle utilizing your feet and legs to provide a brace and leverage. Check out these PDN videos on shooting in a vehicle, the first one is specifically for lefties.
https://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/video/handgun-shooting-tips-for-lefties-shooting-from-a-vehicle-007436/
https://www.personaldefensenetwork.com/video/defensive-shooting-in-a-vehicle-000606/
Thanks
Deryck-PDN
Great informative video….not seen before…thanks people
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Awesome job Rob! I personally met you once at the NRA Gun show In Indianapolis , Indiana in one of your seminars.
I’ve been impressed with your video education since, and your vids are on the top 5% of shooting self defense video production in my book. Thanks
Semper Fi
Marine Vet
Chicago
GREAT INFO. NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT THERE WAS A SURE WAY TO FIRE THROUGH A WINDSHIELD OR OTHER CAR WINDOWS. THANKS.
Rob great information. Understanding the deviation possibilities when shooting in or out of the windshield is a great tool to have in the tool box.
Fantastic Video. The explanation of each step and flow from point to point is seamless, informative and concise. Keep them coming.–EJ
the video does not show the second round it was cropped off. but very good info . I would like to know what type of ammo you used . You said S&W 40ÂÂ
The left handed driver cannot touch, press and fire with their dominant hand on either scenario. Due to the proximity of the target would you recommend using the right hand to make the shot?
Rob,, great video. Sometimes it’s just the little things that you discuss and my eyes open up wide and I go oh yeah. Thanks for all the safety tips ; )
Unlike the defensive driving video, this,ia,a really useful piece that compliments the
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very interesting about the angle of deflection. good to know. Just wondering how a round like Hornady’s critical defense rounds would change the deflection in either direction , up or down. Has the size of the rounds been tested at different cals. and types such as a magtek’s 45 cal +P hollow pointed brass jacketed product make a significant difference. You’d need that information to pre-assesment a shot. When your sitting behind the wheel and you’ve got a threat pointing at you. Your first shot should be the stop shot, you might not get the second,. the assailant will have that one.
Great info, Rob! I assume you’re using regular defensive ammo and not FMJ target ammo.
 This was interesting. I notice also that the first round through the windshield
hit more in the 1:00 position, I wondering if the curvature of the windshield
added not only to the upward direction but also the lateral impact location.
Very informative! Thank you guys for another amazing video! 😉