Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Why Being Shot With An AK-47 Is Better Than Being Shot By An M4

An AK-47, top, and an M4. Wikipedia/Amanda Macias/Business Insider

Business Insider/SOFREP: A former special-operations doctor explains why he would rather be shot with an AK-47 than an M4

Admittedly, I'd rather not be shot with either, but if I had to choose, I'd take a round from the AK-47 over the M4 any day of the week. To add a caveat to that statement, I'm talking from relatively close range here — say up to 150 to 200 meters.

To understand why, it's important to first take a very basic look at the physics behind terminal ballistics.

In this case, consider the science of what happens when a penetrating missile enters a human body.

The first place to start is the following kinetic-energy equation:

WNU Editor: And I always thought that the heavier bullet would cause the most damage.

Update: What Really Happens When You Get Shot (Wired)

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