Discussion: Why You Don’t Need Hollow Points

[KillerFord1977]

Is anyone aware of any *documented* case where an innocent bystander was hit, either by a justified shooter (miss) or an "overpenetration?"

I reallly dislike the term, "overpenetration," as it strikes me as an oxymoron.

there are many news stories around the nation where innocents are shot and killed by gunfire while in their home when a bullet penetrated the walls/exterior.

here is a local one to me:

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigators-believe-8-year-old-shot-dallas-apartment-celebratory-gunfire-sources-say/287-87cc1c35-b4a9-4861-9b18-e147e41878f3

 

[Captain O]

"This is why smaller, or lower-powered, centerfire cartridges are best served by either FMJ or Lehigh-type projectiles."

I am a firm believer in driving the .32 and .380 ACP cartridges at maximum velocities in Lehigh-style (loaded by Underwood Ammunition) and those of similar construction at the highest velocities that can be achieved within reasonable design parameters.

Accurate shot placement will do the rest.

 

[Anchorite]

there are many news stories around the nation where innocents are shot and killed by gunfire while in their home when a bullet penetrated the walls/exterior.

here is a local one to me:

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/investigators-believe-8-year-old-shot-dallas-apartment-celebratory-gunfire-sources-say/287-87cc1c35-b4a9-4861-9b18-e147e41878f3

Point taken.

I was looking for instances where there was an armed encounter and a bystander was hit, not specifically what the talking heads are calling a random event.