This is a discussion on The Buick of Truth within the Defensive Ammunition & Ballistics forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; This is a VERY eye-opening set of experiments from the masters of shooting stuff at the box o' truth: http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/thebuickotruth.htm Interesting to see the effect ...
This is a VERY eye-opening set of experiments from the masters of shooting stuff at the box o' truth:
http://www.theboxotruth.com/docs/thebuickotruth.htm
Interesting to see the effect of vehicle structure on small arms rounds.
Might make you re-think your defensive plans a bit....
Matt
Battle Plan (n) - a list of things that aren't going to happen if you are attacked.
Blame it on Sixto - now that is a viable plan.
Array
Cool. Always love to see more "experiments" by these guys.
Array
very intersting. thanks for the post.
btw - for the pistol tests, I wouldn't expect jhp to do as well as ball ammo.
Thats a good read.
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Array
I checked that out earlier today myself. The safety glass in those windshields is tough stuff. .22LR didn't penetrate at all!
"The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.
--George Washington
Array
You know the real reason they do this:
"Shooting at stuff is fun"
I like these guys also, good writeups and impressive shots (pictures). Also takes the "fun" out of shoot-em-up movies because you sit there rolling your eyes at the stupid stuff they try to pass off as "real".
Wayne
I don't believe their results.....does anyone have a car I can shoot?
Very Good post. It is really good info on what is cover and what is concealment.
Array
A very interesting read. Sure wish I could volunteer to help do some of their shooting!
If you stand up and be counted, from time to time you may get yourself knocked down. But remember this: A man flattened by an opponent can get up again. A man flattened by conformity stays down for good. ~ Thomas J. Watson, Jr.
Can I borrow your car?
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Interesting info...and that is something I have thought about...
Thanks...
ret
"That I cannot do."
"Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks."
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Array
So what is the bottom line of the Buick O' Truth?
1. You do NOT want to be in the passenger compartment of a vehicle when someone opens up on it with a firearm.
As I was at Blackwater this week, my dentist was driving from his home with his wife to go to dinner when their jackass neighbor opened up on their vehicle with a firearm. His wife is dead and he is still in the intensive care unit on a vent at UVA.
If someone starts shooting at you while you are in a vehicle, get the hell out of there NOW. Hit the accelerator and if you have to run the ******* over, do it.
A car provides little in the way of cover, but it DOES give you the power to move fast which makes you harder to hit. Use that to your advantage.
A reality mention too!
Sean
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"You may know where you are. God may know where you are. If you don't tell your dispatcher where you are, you'd better be on speaking terms with God!"
Array
LOL I have been shooting at strange crap for years , just never documented it .. anyone else remember " junkyard rat shoots " ?
Make sure you get full value out of today , Do something worthwhile, because what you do today will cost you one day off the rest of your life .
We only begin to understand folks after we stop and think .
Criminals are looking for victims, not opponents.
Array
WOW that was really interesting....what a good post
Array
A simple, clear reality check for those with heads in the clouds. Good post. Good reminder about 'stopping power' and 'defensive cover'. Absolutely.
Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it.
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Very interesting! Thanks!
Yup, I'll stick with my Corbon DPX!
ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!
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judgement to keep himself out of situations that would require a display of his
superior skills."
Array
Reminds me of the episode of Mythbusters where one of the hosts wanted to prove the myth of the exploding gas tank. He took a PSG-1 to a Cadillac put 5 or 6 holes into a full gas tank. As you can guess, nothing happened. But it was interesting to watch.
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