EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 7 MIN
Ballistics and the Charlie Kirk Case
from The Arrogant Independent · host Shawn Havens
The Arrogant Independent Ballistics and the Charlie Kirk Case Sometimes the clearest explanations aren’t political — they’re physical. In this episode, we break down the shooting of Charlie Kirk using the hard numbers of ballistics and geometry. How can a shot aimed at the head end up striking the left side of the neck? 🔎 Key takeaways:Distance: ~200 yards from a rooftop, 40–50 feet above the target.Bullet drop: ~3–4 inches low at 200 yards with a .30-06 rifle zeroed at 100 yards.Lateral drift: Just 2 MOA of error or a 10 mph crosswind equals ~4 inches sideways.Result: A head aim can naturally translate into a neck strike. 🎙️ Listen to the full podcast here: 📄 Read the in-depth report with charts and annotated images: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jl9N1RLhfUkrv5q6jAfQQyZKxgDQ2Bc-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111018917453627434082&rtpof=true&sd=true —At The Arrogant Independent, we go beyond speculation. We look at the facts, the data, and the story they tell. Stay sharp. Stay curious. Stay independent.
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The Arrogant Independent Ballistics and the Charlie Kirk Case Sometimes the clearest explanations aren’t political — they’re physical. In this episode, we break down the shooting of Charlie Kirk using the hard numbers of ballistics and geometry. How can a shot aimed at the head end up striking the left side of the neck? 🔎 Key takeaways:Distance: ~200 yards from a rooftop, 40–50 feet above the target.Bullet drop: ~3–4 inches low at 200 yards with a .30-06 rifle zeroed at 100 yards.Lateral drift: Just 2 MOA of error or a 10 mph crosswind equals ~4 inches sideways.Result: A head aim can naturally translate into a neck strike. 🎙️ Listen to the full podcast here: 📄 Read the in-depth report with charts and annotated images: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jl9N1RLhfUkrv5q6jAfQQyZKxgDQ2Bc-/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111018917453627434082&rtpof=true&sd=true —At The Arrogant Independent, we go beyond speculation. We look at the facts, the data, and the story they tell. Stay sharp. Stay curious. Stay independent.
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