They’re known to carry leprosy. Not much of a story here. How to Kill an Armadillo If you have an armadillo problem, it goes without saying, you are tired of your yard being tunneled, your plants being destroyed, and your tree roots being damaged. Can you hunt hogs with a 9mm? Maybe it hit a rock after passing through the armadillo? This does sound to be a strange story. The shooter was not careful about what was beyond the target and very possibly used too much gun for the job. Your best bet to kill an armadillo is by shooting it with a gun, if it is legal to do so in your area. Apparently, the woman’s son-in-law, 54-year-old Larry McElroy, shot and killed an armadillo with his 9mm pistol. When I do, I'm then treated to a minute's worth of the "armadillo bounce". Also, though they are smaller than wolves, they are still strong, especially when they form packs to hunt during fall and winter. Next post: ASA Shoot Showcases New Silencers and Legislative Victories, Previous post: Tim McGraw Headlining Event to Raise Money for Gun-Control Organization. According to the sheriffs they were unable to find the armadillo. It is more likely this was from a different shot than the one that penetrated the Dillo. and btw 1 of 4 known rules states be sure of your target and what’s beyond it. Hope you enjoyed the video please subscribe and like this video They'll probably run off a bit, but if you place the shot carefully, no more armadillo. Obviously the projectile passed through the soft part of the animals body and glanced off of something hard which sent it on its way into the trailer. One thing I forgot to mention that in 1945 the U.S. Military finally got around to testing the .45acp against the 9mm and found that the full metal jacketed military load of the 45acp bounced off of a helmet at a scant 35 yards while the 9mm penetrated it at an astonishing 125 yards. It's impossible to kill an armadillo with poison, because these animals only eat live worms and grubs that they dig out of the ground. The bear will die of his injuries, but he will still have enough life left in him to do you in, before he dies. Must have been one of those super deluxe +ppp+wild cat radar seekers I heard about from Nancy Pelosi. No glancing off the Texas Turkeys, either. Lets keep circulating articles that involve some idiot and give anti-gunners a reason to ban 9mm or restrict handguns. However, the bullet didn’t stop when it hit the varmint, it careened off, hit a fence, passed through the back door of the victim’s mobile home, into a recliner and then into the woman’s back. 9mm v/s 45 acp as any projectile can pass through soft tissue and then glance off of something solid like a rock. Besides humans, armadillos are the only other species on planet earth that can contract leprosy. ANSWER: I recommend relocation, but if you can't won't do that, then your next best option is a C02 chamber. Buy an armadillo trap, place some armadillo food in it, and place it on a path that the armadillo may take in your yard/lawn. ARMADILLO CONTROL: We specialize in armadillo control projects. THE LESSON HERE MAY BE THAT IT’S BEST TO NOT TRY AND KNOCK OFF AN ANIMAL IN A TRAILER PARK ! Just saying . You can’t fault the caliber for shooter error. Can a 9mm bullet kill you? Still, I think it is rather improbable the way it happened but the lady should feel lucky that she was not hit in the head. Now we can see that the original title referring to the 9mm as inferior proves to be exactly the opposite in the use of both styles of bullets i.e. LOL. Almost any center fire handgun cartridge will dissuade a black bear if you hit them well with it. I wish my 9MM’s were that good. After that, shooting in the head is okay. Hmmm and critter did expire? Yes, a 9mm round is more than capable of killing you. Or was it 100 yards to the lady’s chair? “I really think if they’re going to shoot at varmints and whatnot, maybe use a shotgun.. with a spread pattern with a lot less range,” Smith said. The trap grips the armadillo and puts a lot of pressure on it until it dies within a short time. Once the armadillo is familiar with the trap and it being a source of food, you may set it and wait. Your next best option is lethal injection. Rather than say 9mm is inferior to 45, lets say this author has inferior capacity than other online writers. More then likely the idiot was shooting multiple rounds and one missed, hit a rock and then ricocheted into her. I wouldn’t think the 9mm would have enough energy, at that range, to do all that ricocheting. Dumb question, the bullet ricocheted off the armadillo, then off a fence, passed through a door, passed through a recliner and into the woman’s neck. Once you have caught the armadillo, then it is still quite difficult to kill, and one way is for a veterinarian to deliver a lethal injection that will kill the animal. That’s definitely true of the last armadillo I shot. A typical muzzle velocity of a 9mm is 375 m/s (1,230 ft/s) and is a caliber used by the police and military around the world for that very purpose. These animals may also damage the foundation of your home, outbuildings could be undermined, and your dogs driven crazy by their nocturnal behavior. Bringing into question the 9mm competence as a result of this incident is as Mr Spock would say: “illogical” and “fascinating” (meaning BULLSHIT in plain colloquial English). A magnum .177 air rifle (>1000 ft/sec) will penetrate the shell and kill them. The problem is, pellets are so light, velocity falls off quickly. This had nothing to do with caliber i.e. If it had been an expanding type of bullet the 9mm would have been more likely to expand due to its higher velocity and less likely to glance off of a rock as it would have flew to pieces as opposed to the much slower moving .45acp which would have been less likely to expand in soft tissue because of its lower velocity before it hit the rock and glanced off. I suspect if in fact the bullet actually ricocheted off an armadillo, it was a combination of poor shot placement and high velocity putting the bullet into the hard shell armor of the animal at a shallow angle which consumed no or little energy as it did not penetrate and continued on, much like skipping one off a rock. Bulletproof armadillo puts Texas man in hospital after shot bounces off hard shell. 100 yards, with a pistol? So killing the varmint with the 45 would only give a lesser chance of ricochet due to the slower velocity. About the author: Then the .45 acp with its wider frontal area and lower velocity would have been less likely to penetrate the trailer door and also go through the chair proving that in combat when a soldier was using full metal jacketed bullets the 9mm with more penetration is superior and in civilian use the 9mm with higher velocity would have been more likely to expand and more likely to penetrate deeper into the body. S.H. Alternatively, you can place the trap with the armadillo inside within an airtight chamber, and then fill the chamber with Carbon Monoxide, which will quickly put the armadillo to sleep. Spent ton of money on water bill this summer,now armadillo diging up yard. I have shot these things with with guns from a 12 ga. to a 22 and they are tough and die hard but that shell is not hard enough to stop a bullet, not even a 22 short. Apparently, the woman’s son-in-law, 54-year-old Larry McElroy, shot and killed an armadillo with his 9mm pistol. Please look up the recent FBI stats…some 9mm rounds as good and better than 40 or 45…FBI going BACK to 9 after the failed 10mm experiment. Supposedly, the 9mm projectile bounced off an armadillo, penetrated a wood fence, continued through a door, through a recliner and coming to rest in the woman’s back. If anything it proves the reputation the 9MM has for over penetration. Easier to control…put more rounds on target…guns hold more rounds… Not mentioned: was that a 9mm FMJ bullet? Does this qualify as a smart gun or smart ammo? So after the sharp shooting hunter got his target said bullet travelled how much further? They also had advice for would-be armadillo hunters. Where are people getting Trailer from? Call us now for armadillo control in your city or town. More people killed by 9mm than 45 because there are far more 9mm’s in circulation. If anything the 9mm has a tendency to over penetrate more than the 45ACP in their run of the mill basic offerings (115gr FMJ at 1200 FPS and 230gr FMJ at 810 to 850 fps.). The quietest, reasonably affordable, and available pellet gun capable of taking armadillo humanely, would be the Benjamin Marauder in .25. Police say that McElroy was 100 yards away when he fired the gun. 100 yards for a 9MM to kill a hard shell animal, go through a fence, a trailer door, through a recliner and into ones back. Last April , Larry McElroy, 54, tried to kill the an armadillo outside his home in Lee County, Georgia, but it deflected the bullet. Even if you do intend to kill the animal, it's easier to catch in a live trap than by lethal means. You'll have to get close, probably within 50 feet. A second armadillo had ventured out into the yard. With this firearm, you will be assured of being able to kill the hogs as quickly as possible. The military carries ball ammo, which is what you shoot at the range because it’s cheaper than hollowpoint. Being a professional armadillo hunter the conclusion of this article is BS. Yes, it can kill you, likely just as well as hollowpoint ammo. You will not have a side shot if a grizzly bear is charging you, and most likely your 9mm will only inrage him, and make him try his best to kill you. What are the humane ways to kill an Armadillo in a cage? Armadillo job blog - learn from great examples of armadillo jobs I've done. Thankfully that pore lady wasn’t hurt to bad . It seems that the shooter was using FMJ ammo, maybe Russian ammo at that with the stronger steel jacket. I had hit it with all nine pellets of OO buckshot and had tossed the lifeless creature away. What an idiotic and foolish argument. They won't eat any food just sitting on the surface. Discussion in 'Hunting' started by The Reverend, Jan 25, 2004. Whenever I shoot a nuisance critter, I almost always reach for a .308, no matter the size. If it's legal in your state, it's easier to trap them in live cage traps and relocate them. The stuff we carry for self-defense is typically hollowpoint ammo. The man tried to kill the animal when he found it in his garden in the US It’s impossible to kill an armadillo with poison, because these animals only eat live worms and grubs that they dig out of the ground. The bullet went through a little animal and was not finished travelling. The lady lives in a house seen on the video. See the story in the book “The Ingles Diamond”. The police spokesperson doesn’t sound too experienced in estimating distance, or that shooter was one heck of a marksman. BTW, Armadillos are not lizards, nor does their name mean that. All information is provided "as is" with all faults without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. Even though, there are around 20 species of armadillos that are found across the globe, the nine-banded armadillo is commonly seen in the United States. However, I call bullshit on the whole story. If made underneath a house, such burrows may cause cracks in the walls, and damage the foundation itself. Thea again, Maybe is was no accident. Perhaps instead of the 9mm, McElroy should have used .45 ACP. Especially a 100 yards away. If it killed the armadillo then apparently it DID penetrate the shell, which blows holes in the “should have used a .45” story. Shotgun would have been the better choice for that varmint . Now lets assume the 9mm and 45 acp were full metal jacketed bullets. EAT IT? Yes, you can hunt hogs with a 9mm carbine. Once in a great while, one will be facing me and hold still long enough for me to shoot it through its brain. You could even put one through the heart/ lungs like a normal shot and it would die. “His wife was in the house. This is my grandfather killing a armadillo. The part that was left out was the guy was using a glock 17 with a 33 round mag and emptied it on the dillo who happened to be already dead on pavement .They failed to report the other 32 elderly women that were nicked as well by ricocheting super bullets and the 150 feet of fence line the bullets destroyed as well as a car explosion . I met her at the window and she was pointing out in the yard (roughly the same spot) at an armadillo....very much alive. Either-way, through a fence, a door, a chair and then into the neck, 100yrds away, AFTER killing TARGET is penetration like a MuddaChuchaka! One of the best hunts ever came around by chance in Texas…Dad had a .38 special, and I had a .45, 1911; we somehow wandered into a bunch of armadillos, and it was the wild west for quite a while. You'd think that would be a gut shot, but for some reason, it seems to kill them faster than when I try for a heart shot or actually hit the shoulder. Anyone else experience this? Affection for the near-sighted rooter has reached the faddish level as decals, games, puzzles, candles, stuffed toys, figurines, jewelry, T-shirts, and other items are decorated with or shaped to resemble armadillos. This is because of the armadillo’s shelled body that protects its internal organs. or do I need more fire power. I say it’s more likely he was drunk and shooting his nine toward the trailer. Seems to me a hollow-point of some kind would not have done so much bouncing around. More people have been killed with the 9mm than with the 45 and they are about the same age (9mm is from 1903). South Carolina, shooting and armadillo automatically equals trailer? One of the biggest predators of armadillos is coyotes. If so, yes, it can kill. We have Armadillos here in Arkansas, and they’re not hard to kill,with the right caliber and 9 m/m works.Armadillos are a pest that get into,and eat about everything. The .45 proved to be fantastic round, rolling the ‘dillos quickly and humanely. Your best bet to kill an armadillo is by shooting it with a gun, if it is legal to do so in your area. The bullet bounced off the armadillo, hit a fence, went through the back door and through the back of the chair where his mother in law was sitting in. Why would a 45 acp have been superior in this situation. Just have to pick the right ammo…cheaper is not better. Authorities in the US state of Georgia say a woman was accidentally shot by her son-in-law as he was trying to kill an armadillo with a handgun. 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It’s probably not an example of anything more than incompetence or at least very bad luck. I’m sure the shooter will be thing about that misshape for a long time . A lethal trap that would work will have to be very strong indeed as most lethal traps target the internal organs and the spine. “She was walking around on her own power and talking,” said Smith. Although The High Road has attempted to provide accurate information on the forum, The High Road assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. “Just the circumstances, just all the way around, the whole situation was unusual,” Investigator Bill Smith, Lee county Sheriff’s Office, told WISTV. I prefer a more powerful/bigger cartridge, but the 9MM will get it done, even on grizzlies, if … I seem to recall another “magic bullet” story back in the early ’60s……….. haha. .45 did not penetrate a butt in BassPro accident , so what? If you do try to poison an armadillo, this slow death will cause the armadillo to hide out under your porch or even dig a hole under your house—potentially breaking through a basement wall—and will die there and continue to decompose for a year. Thatel learn them armidallo hugging ole ladies not te be fritter-nising with no animules. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. so is the old lady a candidate for leprosy now? You would be looking at ~$700 for a complete set-up with pump and scope. To find out our prices for armadillo control, visit our armadillo removal prices page. Mother in law ? What will kill armadillos? Can a 9mm kill a grizzly bear? The name means “little armored one”, not “armored lizard”. The .38 Special was effective too…158 grain bullet, Keith style…we experienced no ricochets. The bullet killed the animal, but it “also ricocheted off of it, hit a fence, went through the back door of his mother-in-law’s mobile home, through a recliner she was sitting in, and into her back….” Can 9mm stop a bear? I think the shot that hit the woman inside her trailer came from a second shooter over behind a grassy knoll. He spotted the armadillo on his property and opened fire. This firearm is powerful enough to kill a hog at a short distance, and most hunters prefer using it as the only firearm during hog hunting. Hmmm 100 yards 9mm pass thru fence trailer and chair? Have question will a 22 kill a armadillo. Pure bullshit if dillo was hit good enough to die it sure as shit wasn’t richochet. Do not set the trap for the first few occasions. Yes, a 9 mm can injure or kill a bear. Go back to the How to get rid of armadillos page to learn more about What are some ways to kill an armadillo in the yard? Armadillo-mania is contagious in the Lone Star State, as Texans, for no apparent reason, have adopted this armor-plated critter as their mascot. That’s one great performing round. The woman, 74-year-old Carol Johnson, was not gravely wounded. Gotta think in percentages. They took her to Phoebe North [hospital].”. You don't need to kill armadillos. Are you outta yer mind? How To Kill An Armadillo Armadillos are a species that aren’t native to North America, but since they were introduced to the continent their population has grown significantly. To stop black bears, all you have to do is hurt them; you do not need to kill them. We do not know what type of ammo he was using but I am willing to bet it was a full metal jacketed bullet. recheck that….my last check showed more people killed by a .22 than any other round in the u.s. of course, its frequently used for suicides too. First the armadillo is dead which means the bullet penetrated through the armadillo and killed it and the ricochet occurred after. These animals belong to the dog family and eat almost everything, even pets and livestock; that’s why ranchers and farmers hate them. The .22 version would also do, but IMO not quite as effective. The heavier bullet than the 9mm probably helped make the difference, as well as the SWC shape. Armadillos love grubs and worms and are not tempted by anything other than that. However, the bullet didn’t stop when it hit the varmint, it careened off, hit a fence, passed through the back door of the victim’s mobile home, into a recliner and then into the woman’s back. They can dig big burrows, that can be around 80 inches in depth. Neither The High Road nor any of its directors, members, managers, employees, agents, vendors, or suppliers will be liable for any direct, indirect, general, bodily injury, compensatory, special, punitive, consequential, or incidental damages including, without limitation, lost profits or revenues, costs of replacement goods, loss or damage to data arising out of the use or inability to use this forum or any services associated with this forum, or damages from the use of or reliance on the information present on this forum, even if you have been advised of the possibility of such damages. They won’t eat any food just sitting on the surface. When armadillos get into urban areas they can actually be a bit of a nuisance, as they are known for digging and rooting in gardens and lawns, and will also dig through garbage to try and find some scraps of food. Coyotes. I suspect another shot ricocheted. A Georgia woman was hit by a 9mm projectile that ricochet off the back of an armadillo on Sunday, local media reports. “It didn’t appear to be too severe. Armored Lizard= Armadillo.One thing not mentioned is the armadillo’s growing numbers.I think there is more shooting to the story also.I have shot different things with my 9 m/m and always shoot twice. More people are killed with 9MM in the US every day than any other caliber. I am a fan of the .45 ACP but the comment does not make any sense. I have heard of freak accidents involving firearms before and this one qualifies if it happened the way described. As I had my night sights perfectly aligned on what I assumed were the vital areas of this armoured vermin, the story of the man who shot his mother-in-law in the back came to mind. And 30 would be better. I'm glad you are being cautious but if a 9mm can't kill a deer then it's useless on humans or other thin skinned creatures. If it went through an armadillo, one would think it would have had a somewhat downward trajectory which would be unlikely to ricochet off a fence, through a door of a mobile home, etc. While specialists recommend a ‘double tap’ for effective shot placement, it’s quite possible that a single 9mm round will produce a fatal wound. full metal jacketed or expanding bullet. He went outside and took his .38 revolver and shot three times at the armadillo,” Rowe said. Just saying.

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