Studying Fired Bullet Performance in a Unique Environment
Matthew Noedel
Abstract
Many studies have been conducted about the evaluation and reconstruction of fired bullet
paths delivered in indoor scenes (1-4). Typically, the shooting environment for such training is achieved
by the construction of temporary walls, artificial matrices, or other simulated surfaces so that shots
of known origin can be safely delivered and the properties studied while on an active shooting range.
During this study an abandoned and vacant structure, the University of Colorado Hospital building, was
made available for delivering live shots within the office areas.