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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. 

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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