A ricochet ( RICK-uh-shay) is a rebound, bounce or skip off of a surface, particularly in the case of a projectile. The possibility of ricochet is one of the reasons for the common firearms safety rule "Be sure of your target?and of what is beyond it." Variables The likelihood of ricochet is dependent on many factors, including bullet shape, velocity (and distance), target material and the angle of incidence.[LINK: http://www.astm.org/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/JOURNALS/FORENSIC/PAGES/942.htm?E+mystore] Bullet Ricochet: A Comprehensive Review , Burke, TW, Rowe, WF, Journal of Forensic Sciences, September 1, 1992 Bullet Bullet construction has a major factor in determining both the likelihood of ricochet as well as where the bullet will travel afterward. Hard bullets have a greater tendency to penetrate than softer ones. Bullets that break up, such as varmint hunting bullets have a low ri

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