Special Ops Instructor Shows How Bullets Skip Off Vehicles| Tactical Rifleman

In this video Rob, from T1G, takes us through a demonstration of how bullets skip off of cars at different angles. I'm talking especially about the hood and trunk, but it applies to all surfaces of sheet metal. When a bullet hits the sheet metal at a low angle (say 10 degrees), it does not bounce and exit at the same angle (10 degrees) like when you are shooting a game of pool. Rather, the bullet pushes into the metal, creating a wave up front (like water in front of a ski). Now, once it gets built up, either the metal gives way (creating a hole where the bullet then enters the car), or the bullet deflects up and departs at a greater angle. Let me say that again: If the bullet comes in at around 10 degrees, it will either penetrate into the sheet metal or deflect at a greater angle of usually more than 30 degrees. Why does this matter in a gun fight? It matters because it may effect where you may want to seek cover. Using soft-skinned vehicles for cover is a poor choice but, if that is all you have, it is better than nothing. So, make the most of it. Try to stay behind the engine block (1st choice) then behind the wheel hubs (2nd choice), as these both stop bullets well. However, you may or may not want to get right up against the vehicle. If the enemy owns the high ground, say in second story buildings, then hunkering up to the vehicle does provide more cover; but that's not what we are talking about with this video. Here, we are talking that if you find yourself in a level gunfight, like a parking lot, you should stay off the vehicle. A bullet that skips off the hood will go right into the face of someone benching off the hood for support. However, by just staying 3 or 4 extra feet off the car, you can still shoot accurately and the car still provides cover, but a lot of the bullets that would have caught you on the hood will now pass harmlessly overhead. So, use available cover, but be smart about it. Remember, knowledge can be your best weapon. Strength & Honor, TR Help support Tactical Rifleman by becoming a patron on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TacticalRifleman My favorite source for Night Vision, Thermal Imaging, Riflescopes and Lasers - https://www.nightvisionguys.com/ Want the same gear as Karl check out the NEW Amazon shop https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-d7e0b284 For more go to http://www.tacticalrifleman.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TacticalRifleman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tactical_rifleman/?hl=en Twitter-http://bit.ly/TACrman