#Shooting

Webster defines ricochet as a glancing rebound of a projectile off a flat surface. It is quite common physical effect observed by most of regular shooters. It can be deadly if not accounted for (thus a popular firearm safety rule – Never shoot at a flat, hard surface). It also can save your life if you know how to use it to your advantage.

 Though firearm technology continues to advance, it will always run up against the realities of physics. And as long as gravity exists, it will continue to pull bullets to the ground at a constant rate. The horizontal distance to the target is the most precise way to adjust for that drop, so learning how to range targets is a critical skill for shooters to master.