Ricochet refers to a bullet deflecting off a hard surface rather than penetrating it. Many factors influence ricochet behavior, including bullet shape, material, velocity, spin, target material, and angle of incidence. High velocity rifle bullets have a greater chance of penetrating rather than ricocheting. Elongated rifle bullets have higher sectional density than handgun bullets, influencing penetration. Harder target materials like bone are more likely to cause ricochet. The angle of ricochet is difficult to predict due to bullet deformation. Ricochets can cause unintended damage and be lethal if the bullet or fragments strike a person. Wounds from ricocheting bullets will have ragged, irregular edges. Ricoche