Shooting Through Automotive Glass

 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 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.

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 ; )

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 40 

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.

This was the best video I have ever watched on vehicle glass shooting dynamics and research…

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

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?