How to Shoot From Inside a Car | Through Windshield | Tactical Rifleman

You see on the news, every so often, where a police officer, conducts a normal traffic stop: only to wind up with the suspect getting out of the car and shooting at the officer. While not common, this is the reality that every officer faces every time they do a traffic stop.
If the officer is seated in his cruiser, he then has to shoot through the front or side windows, depending on the location of the subject. Depending on the angle of the shot, the officer may have to offset his point of aim to the the desired point of impact. They teach that in most police academies. However, it is not covered in much detail.
So, to assist our brave officers in blue (and anyone else that can benefit), we have put together this quick video on shooting through auto glass. Knowledge is power.
Thanks for watching, and please feel free to leave your comments below. I read them all.
Strength & Honor, TR
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[@shithead_garage]

A lot of carjackings have been happening in my area over the last year, thank you for this very informative video!

[@sc666666]

Remember at the rental car counter “yes I would like the extended insurance coverage“

[@TupDigital]

😂true and hilarious comment wise

[@spearageddon3279]

LoL

[@islamreads6459]

Lmao

[@kloc072386]

Aim where you want to hit and use more than one bullet. Roger that

[@stephenfreeman2561]

I think it's safe to say that most people, including myself, would initially and intuitively think that the glass would make the bullet deflect down lower. However, after thinking about it, it makes sense. The glass at the top of the bullet is hit and broken first. This leaves the glass at the bottom of the bullet still intact to better deflect the bullet upwards through the glass that is already more broken

[@dragonusmc0311]

Sgt. Maj. I know of a few first responders that have Silicosis from breathing the glass dust at the WTC ground zero if I may suggest to the viewers when training shooting through glass to wear a dust mask/respirator.

[@Lead_Ache_5]

DragonU.S.M.C/0311 yea if ur shit sparkles you know 🤙

[@TacticalRick507]

Actually I agree its best for practice to put on a dust mask. They only cost a buck or two.

[@ifell3]

But get a decent mask, one that seals well and have a shave!!

[@cantstartafire]

Outstanding. Great point. BZ

[@ifell3]

@Nicholas Rodriguez might as well keep looking into lasers and snorting coke bud

[@the8jrfan]

I better pay attention because they don’t teach this in Call of Duty.

[@RoGuExPaNcAkE]

the8jrfan 🤣😂🤣😂

[@ciphergalm1174]

black ops one tho

[@ciphergalm1174]

come to pubg we teach you

[@williamneal7210]

LOL Brother!! Thanks for the laugh man!!

[@Xplicid]

They DO teach that oil filters make epic suppressors, though! 🥴

[@50StichesSteel]

Karl it's probably a good idea to throw a bandana or dust mask when practicing this stuff...You dont wanna be inhaling glass shards, atomized lead all the time..Take care Sarg, great video

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for sharing

[@50StichesSteel]

@@TacticalRifleman 🤙

[@jakehansen3418]

He's probably been inhaling worse for most his life lol.

[@50StichesSteel]

@@jakehansen3418 So have I....That's why it's even more important to take precautions, especially as you get older. I'm sure his wife and kids want him around as much as possible

[@advvaibhavvashisht9399]

You guys are snowflakes! 🙄

[@Telluridepilot]

Tactical Rifleman is by far a top 3 most informative series. I'm a long time gun owner and outdoor enthusiast. I've done some shooting to prepare to enter some local competition tactical shooting. Former Dept of Correction Emergency Response Team member. Thank you for the High quality informative videos. I look forward to new ones as they are posted. Thank you for you service to our country. Prayers for continued success in everting you do.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for the kind words. We are trying to make the world a better place. Knowledge is power. Strength and Honor, TR

[@RobinP556]

Karl doesn’t have to shoot through glass, the glass bends to his will and clears a path for him. 🎖🎖🎖🔫

[@TacticalRifleman]

Nice!!!

[@frankieb9444]

This has to be one of those moments where you smile and say to yourself "I get to do this for a living". Great video

[@rivierstad3817]

Another outstanding video! You are so right when you say 'stay on the trigger'. Too many guys start making multiple holes in the glass and then it effects everything from sight picture to rounds on target and possibly friendlies. Protect yourself but always be situationally aware.

[@jaykeller4225]

This is a great video. My wife and I have discussed a threat while driving and I have trained the draw in a vehicle, but never thought to train this. Another great video guys thank you again. You are awesome.

[@bigjolley6684]

thank you man. some people did not believe me that. a windshield would make a bullet shoot high

[@Lombo1]

I remember your old video with Rob about how bullets bounce under and most ricochet off the hood of a car. Which is why standoff from the hood is important. I see lots of cops training and using the hood as support/rest. That's just exposing themselves and setting up for a ricochet into their grape.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Agreed. I wish that video got more views. I may have to film that lesson again.

[@danieljcall3811]

Due to so much being covered had to watch again for something you mentioned in one of your classes for all the other gents that have yet to take one. Once the hole is established with a sidearm and the target moves shift your body as best you can to keep your rounds going through that same hole, your attacker will move.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Yep, keep the hole between you and the attacker.

[@boxelder9167]

It’s really hard to do that when rounds are coming in the window too. The bad guy put 14 rounds through my window and I put 3 back through. My group on the glass was about 3”. I had already hit him at least 4 times out of the side door. I am still waiting for the autopsy report on the guy who lit me up. I had lots of rounds miss me by inches. My friend in the passenger side got hit in the mouth with a .40 cal fmj and it stopped in his neck. They put a steel jaw in for him and he is doing well.

[@smittywerben3895]

@@boxelder9167 Holy shit, what happened? Are you a cop?

[@GonkyWonkler]

That was a very informative demonstration. Angle of the glass, just another dimension to think about.

[@williamschmidt1900]

The closer the SHTF gets, the more valuable great information like this video means. Wish I had found this channel earlier but I’ll visit his archive and make up for lost time. Learned a lot.

[@Catfish.Knudsen]

No joke

[@texasviking1]

Quickly becoming my favorite channel, we appreciate all of your wisdom and your generosity in sharing such wisdom. 2nd amendment for ever. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@SurvivalTheory]

Most excellent demonstration. Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work!

[@trangia12]

I was never taught to shoot through glass. I forwarded this video to my deputy friends who are still active. Actually I should send it to my retired LEO friend. Thanks Karl. 🇺🇸

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@cobbetlprogrammer1344]

Thanks Karl! I'll definitely be watching your station. Cheers from Houston TX.

[@michaelanderson548]

One thing you missed is to place your muzzle against the windshield to reduce that glass blowback. Once you've opened a hole in the windshield, you keep your muzzle placed in it for followup shots. Side windows are made differently and you can just shoot through them wherever.

[@pledgeyourallegiance8530]

Not realistic when in a real life shootout. Esp if the target is moving across the windshield for target sight.

[@michaelcraig7297]

I've been thru some of this training before, Karl. Wish I'd been through this one. Best I've seen and I've pursued this an education of his imperfect process for some time. I know of a situation where a well-trained officer. who was trying to save a downed-officer, dumped almost an entire mag at an armed-subject, through front-windshield glass. He was making every effort to end the violent incident. Sadly, none of the rifle-rounds fired reached their mark, per the autopsy on the dead-guy. This type training is often over-looked, yet much needed.

[@islamreads6459]

Just YESTERDAY SAW LIVE NEWS PHILLY GUN BATTLE OVER 75 ROUNDS FROM 4 COPS BEHIND CAR B 4 FINALLY GOT 2 HITS & GUY FELL!! (HE HAD VEST ON ALSO!! AR 15. IN DARK PARK!!

[@grassshadow1]

Thank you for taking the time to do this for us . I owe you , man

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@snakemaster2901]

Great video as always. Many thanks.

[@dereksummers8598]

I would’ve thought the first shot would be low because of the windshield. Glad I watched thanks

[@kennethmabus381]

Nice work! Thanks for sharing

[@majormitchell01]

that was an excellent vid Carl. Thanks

[@jonh8685]

Awesome video, subscribed yesterday and I’ve been learning lots. Thanks for this great resource Karl

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@cliffcollins2497]

You answered many a question. Thank you and take care!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnjenkins6547]

Great video. You are a true professional and I appreciate all that you share and teach us. Thank You!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@nunyabisnus6756]

I was thinking throughout the video "what about rifle calibers?" Thinking id have to look it up, then he says "what about rifles?" Amazing video as usual. One of the best channels on youtube.

[@troyledbetter6597]

Thanks for a very informative video!

[@TacticalRick507]

SGM, you're friggin awesome! Looking forward to more awesome content!

[@ThatGuy-sc5rx]

He's good at shooting mechanics, speed and accuracy but i would take Karls knowledge based in experience and tactics any day. Always something that can be learned from somebody though

[@aberration1]

Thank you! Will try tomorrow

[@XmedusaX_15]

Really appreciate your content. Thanks.

[@alfasierra254]

Awesome training! Thank you!!!

[@DylanC828]

I’ve done some training for shooting through a car windshield, and the way I’ve done it was to quickly put a few rounds through it in their general direction to make a hole to shoot through, then engage the target. However I’ve grown to know that cars in a gun fight are bullet magnets that afford very little in the way of protection, so I’ve emphasized to exit the vehicle if/as soon as possible. As well as, in the civilian world especially (whether that be police or as a civilian) you are responsible for every round you fire, and any deflection in those first few rounds could cause them to inflict unwanted injury to bystanders. Impo, there are better ways to, or rather more preferable ways, to engage a threat from inside a vehicle, like using the slot between the A pillar and the door when the door is open. It may take more time, but it may not, as you cannot account for the bullets deflection and as you know, you cannot miss fast enough to win a gunfight. Not saying there is no place for this, it definitely has a place and should be apart of any defensive or tactical training. Stay classy gents, -DC

[@dylanbland3367]

I can't drive -DB

[@mrglock568]

@@dylanbland3367 hahahaha

[@marc357mag]

Great video, thanks Carl!

[@CFairNH]

Great video! Always enjoy the content, I work at a glass shop so I will be trying this with cast off windshields for sure. Thanks!!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Hold you breath when shooting. The glass dust settles fast.

[@madarahakaishin]

Amazing video sir ! Thank you for your advice and tips , liked and subscribed ! 🇺🇸💙

[@josephbradford5518]

It's Friday on tactical rifleman and I've learnt more important information, thanks Karl and the TR team 👍

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@Sensei0075]

Excellent! Thank you again!!!!

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

I've always wanted to practice shooting from inside my 4Runner out on the farm. I just don't want to mess up my tint, and obviously not shoot through my own glass 🤣 Great video as always Karl

[@kennywise237]

Outstanding video karl, will show this to my supervisor tonight.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@williamneal7210]

Great video as usual brother. I took some training in CA hosted by LA SWAT. They told us the windshield glass will turn to fine powder and get everywhere, so they told us to hold our breath while firing (not so easy when you're in the fight or flight mode) and keep holding it until you can cover your nose/mouth with something, exit the vehicle or get moving and get some wind blowing through the windows. You don't want to get that fine glass powder in your lungs.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Yep, hold your breath while shooting. The heavy glass dust settles fast, if there is no wind and the vehicle is not moving

[@joepicone5136]

Big thumbs up Karl, great video. Great points on tactics with the the pistol and especially with the rifle, awsome you made.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@junbu8958]

Thanks again for the great information 👍, I have a door of my truck I replaced but the window shattered, nice to shoewthe .556 hitting Sideways

[@nicholasquintero1080]

This is the most informative shooting video I've ever seen. Great job!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@juliem1595]

Good stuff, thank you!

[@LordSStorm]

Remember, civilians need to pay attention too. In vehicle encounters happen.

[@RoGuExPaNcAkE]

Sights and Sounds right. And it’s advised to shoot while driving. If you’re driving just worry about getting away. If you’re vehicle isn’t moving shoot.

[@ocelotmadness6287]

@@RoGuExPaNcAkE Or the passenger does the shooting. Hence "Riding shotgun"

[@edgardocabos6346]

sir i learn a lot from that vudeo thanks very much TR stsy strong

[@cantstartafire]

Dude.... You jacked Zee's car up big time....

[@TacticalRifleman]

Yep

[@christamez734]

Great teaching video. Short, sweet, and on topic.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching

[@ritabaker7847]

Thanks.... exactly what I was looking for

[@scottevans5038]

I learn the most from your videos and I watch a lot of different gun videos . Thanks keep up the great work I'll keep watching.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@ClodiusP]

Thank you Karl, this was great.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@deathmetalbob3231]

LOVE YOUR video...i learn even i dont practice it.. but i know what will i do if somethings happen like that....

[@billb.4772]

Thanks Karl, for the demonstration. Hope Chad didn't mind your using his car. Great info, good stuff to know. Strength & Honor

[@xmachine7003]

Nah...it was Z's....😉😂

[@garypatterson7031]

Thank you for the video. With what is going on in are cities now. This information is important for everyone.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barrysmith916]

Good content Karl. Awesome as always brother.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@KevinNiven]

Great video!

[@repo4sale]

Carl, thanks for the heads up 🤙

[@TacticalRifleman]

You bet!

[@williamrizer2841]

That was a pretty sweet demo. Thanks Karl!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@naidunaidu7987]

Nice techniques love it

[@JL-wm1vr]

Very tru.👍🏼 I’m a Sheriffs Dept and I was engaged in this exact shooting scenario. I was taught to aim low. 6 shots, 2 shots his high left chest, 4 center mass.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for sharing and thank you for your service. Strength & Honor, TR

[@nuacr0s1]

Great content always

[@kuime1]

Great video

[@BountyHunterBootcamp]

Excellent video

[@lancebland1308]

Very good information !! Thank you !!!!

[@TacticalRifleman]

You are welcome

[@paullucento302]

Thanks, great presentation!👍🇺🇸

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you liked it!

[@ccdme891]

First time I’ve ever heard of this, great video.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching!

[@stangboss2007]

Fixing to go to this training with the department. I’ll have the edge!

[@RobertDasyweb]

very educational 👍🏻

[@marcotucker3431]

Thanks. This is great!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@gregwright392]

Good one young man. Just a FYI, in a AAR (after action report) from a incident here in Oklahoma, it was determined that if possible, roll down or crack a window to relieve overpressure when firing. God bless and thank you for your service on this Veterans Day!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for sharing, TR

[@alexandertaylor1225]

Fantastic video very informative thank you.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@matiasl3884]

Very interesting👊

[@khmerxbxboi]

good to learn ...

[@ramblinman5350]

Great video, Again!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@sgtbear2471]

Great video brother. Thank you.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@thomasnugent7602]

Very good, Thank you very much

[@ulflyng]

In valuable advice!

[@skm9420]

Thank you

[@bombsaway6340]

Very interesting demonstration. Great video.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@OhioPrepperOne]

Very cool, thanks Karl!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@murphy6767]

Great Video. Karl

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ariel035]

Loved the video!! If you guys offer a class in the Missouri area let me know.

[@lifesaninsidegame7751]

Good stuff

[@bushingcraftingjoe4030]

Thanks for great video God Bless

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@woodjacoodja9544]

This was an amazing video. This reinforces my opinion of DO NOT shoot thru the windshield unless under the most extreme circumstances. These videos I see of officers shooting thru the windshield at fleeing vehicles, suspects that are like 40 yards away, etc are no bueno. Especially when they're not drilling those shots thru the same hole following the first shot. It is not worth it unless the suspect is actively shooting into your vehicle.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Agreed. Thanks for watching, TR

[@mcss327]

Dang, thanks Carl. Good info 👍.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@RarekevykArchive]

God bless this channel

[@patrioticconstitutionalist735]

Glad to see someone else carry a glock with a conversion barrel, I got a gen3 G22 with a fluted Wheaton Arms match barrel......honestly a good thing to have if you're a prepper cause with a simple barrel swap you're back to shooting .40 cal, should you run low on either ammo you have that option to swap out but the accuracy with these thicker .40 to 9mm conversion barrels is phenomenal I fell in love after the first clip. Also I swapped out to G17 mags to eliminate any double feed issues cause your .40 cal mags will retain 9mm but with fully loaded mags the spring tension in the mag may cause a double feed which I didn't want to take that chance in the heat of the moment. Edit: I see you have 2 amish viewers who found shooting threw automobile glass uninformative. 🤣

[@badpanda8966]

WOW, Karl! I took a little hiatus from the Channel, and this is my first day back...you LOOK AMAZING! Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@stacylittle6282]

Very interesting!

[@tobberfutooagain2628]

Thank you.

[@TacticalRifleman]

You're welcome!

[@tonydowd8566]

Really appreciate this video. Real world scenario for a citizen hemmed in, in a Walmart parking lot inside one's vehicle while a bad guy is spraying AK rounds. Great information. We'll be teaching this at our next FTX across the state of Kentucky. Thanks again Karl. Strength & Honor Cap't out.

[@tackytrooper]

I feel like the only sort of safe thing to do in that situation is to put massive amounts of fire down in an effort to suppress while someone else drives, and hope the bad guy doesn't get lucky.

[@tonydowd8566]

@@tackytrooper this would work, if you weren't alone, and hemmed in by panicked or wounded driver's behind and/or beside you.

[@tackytrooper]

@@tonydowd8566 Well if the driver can't drive everyone who doesn't want to be dead better get out of the vehicle where they can take cover and fight. If you're alone and under fire in a parking lot, you shouldn't even be in the car.

[@tonydowd8566]

@@tackytrooper I agree.

[@viveksingh-zm9nd]

Thanks for this great video..i ve seen many officers getting ambushed and killed in a gunfight of similar situation in a vechile.

[@salam.arabic.course]

Great video. Great information. Do you have a video on fmj sva hp going through the windshield?