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

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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.