Shooting Through Walls: Myth or Reality?

TLDRCan bullets penetrate walls and hit targets accurately? We put it to the test!

Key insights

🔫Bullets can penetrate certain types of walls, but they may be slowed or deflected by different materials.

🔥Bullet shells can ignite in a fire, but they require higher temperatures and a longer time than shown in movies.

⏱️The time it takes for a bullet shell to ignite in a fire can vary depending on the temperature and surrounding materials.

🎯Accurately shooting through walls like in the movies is highly unlikely due to factors such as bullet trajectory and obstruction.

🧪Testing different wall materials and scenarios helps determine the effectiveness of shooting through walls.

Q&A

Can a bullet penetrate any type of wall?

Certain types of walls, particularly those made of drywall or wood, can be penetrated by bullets. However, some materials may slow or deflect bullets.

Can bullet shells ignite in a fire?

Bullet shells have the potential to ignite in a fire, but they require higher temperatures and a longer time than commonly shown in movies.

Is it possible to accurately shoot through a wall like in the movies?

Accurately shooting through a wall like in the movies is highly unlikely due to factors such as bullet trajectory, obstruction, and the unpredictable nature of bullets.

Are there different types of bullets that can penetrate walls better?

There are specialty bullets, such as armor-piercing rounds, that are specifically designed to penetrate certain types of barriers. However, their availability and legality may vary.

What other factors should be considered when testing shooting through walls?

When conducting tests on shooting through walls, it's essential to consider factors like wall materials, bullet velocity, bullet caliber, and the distance between the shooter and the target.

Timestamped Summary

02:10Testing shooting through walls, specifically the myth seen in movies.

09:43Tests on various wall materials show that bullets can penetrate certain types of walls, but results may vary depending on factors such as bullet trajectory and obstruction.

13:19Testing the myth from the movie Shoot 'em Up, where bullets are held in a person's hand and ignited in a fire.

14:40Bullet shells can ignite in a fire, but it requires higher temperatures and a longer time than demonstrated in movies.

16:28Conclusion: Shooting through walls accurately like in movies is highly unlikely due to various factors, but testing different scenarios helps determine effectiveness.