This video features a Special Ops instructor demonstrating how bullets behave when striking vehicle sheet metal at low angles, a phenomenon known as bullet skipping. The instructor explains that bullets hitting at approximately 10 degrees won't ricochet predictably like in pool. Instead, they can either penetrate the metal or deflect at a much steeper angle, typically over 30 degrees. This information is crucial for gunfight strategy, particularly regarding cover. While soft-skinned vehicles are poor cover, the video advises against staying too close to them in a level gunfight, as skipped rounds could pose a danger. Staying a few feet back allows for accurate shooting while still benefiting from the vehicle's protection, as deflected rounds are more likely to pass overhead. The instructor also highlights the engine block and wheel hubs as better areas for cover on a vehicle.
This video from "Into the Fray" episode 68 focuses on the critical skill of using a vehicle for cover during a gunfight. It emphasizes how to best utilize different parts of a car, such as the engine block and wheels, for protection while advising against relying on door panels and windows. The content highlights the importance of maintaining distance from cover and only exposing oneself to acquire a shot before returning to safety. The video promotes US Concealed Carry Association resources for further learning.
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