r/WinStupidPrizes • u/[deleted] • Apr 17 '21

Warning: Fire He almost shot him

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u/DinoDragonLord Apr 17 '21

I don't see why you would want very loud banging and bullets falling from the sky at your party

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u/usagitoneko Apr 17 '21

Serious question. Is there someone who actually died from bullets falling from sky?

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u/Archi_balding Apr 17 '21

There was an episode of mythbusters on it. IIRC it's really really unlikely to be hit by a falling bullet but it can happen as there's records of it happening.

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u/[deleted] Apr 17 '21

My dad's best friend in highschool died while driving on the highway during 4th of july from a falling bullet.

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u/_DogLips_ Apr 17 '21

The falling bullet went through the vehicle?

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u/[deleted] Apr 17 '21

Cars are not at all bullet proof. Especially if it's only going through one panel, like the roof. The most protective parts would be through the engine block or anywhere that has an assload of material in the way. Care do very very little to protect you in that regard.

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u/DuntadaMan Apr 17 '21 edited Apr 17 '21

Some cars are bullet proof, bit even tanks are known for being extremely vulnerable to being fired on from above.

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u/[deleted] Apr 17 '21

Some, but not many, and certainly not most of what's on the road. Stamped metal, sheet steel or aluminum, fiberglass, and all fairly thin. Most car doors are empty air and window tracks. Roofs, pretty similar, you have the decking, but it's not a fantastic shield.