In this video lesson, the instructor examines the phenomenon of firing through vegetation, known as the “stick shot,” and concludes the Fundamental Level of the Ukrainian Firearms Training School. The instructor explains that a stick shot is the deflection of a bullet’s trajectory after passing through branches, bushes, or other vegetation, and confirms its existence both theoretically and through personal combat experience. A real-life example is provided in which this effect saved the instructor’s life during an enemy sniper counter-shot at long range.