Videos tagged with ARC Rails

This video explores the utility of helmets for civilians, particularly in training and night vision applications. It differentiates between ballistic and bump helmets, highlighting bump helmets as a practical choice for impact protection and mounting accessories. The presenter details their personal Hard Head Veterans AT bump helmet setup, including M-LOK rails, Peliator adapters for Howard Leight ear protection, a Krydex Mohawk battery pouch, and various lights, emphasizing hands-free operation and modularity.

This guide details the setup of a Ballistic Armor Co. Bastion tactical helmet, focusing on integrating night vision, electronic hearing protection, and accessories. The presenter emphasizes comfort, American manufacturing, and Level IIIA ballistic protection. Key components include a PVS14 with a Wilcox G24 mount, modified Sordin Supreme Pro X EarPro attached via ARC rails, an Obscure counterweight system, and a Streamlight Sidewinder illuminator.

This video differentiates between ballistic and bump helmets, detailing their purposes, construction, and accessory mounting capabilities. It emphasizes that ballistic helmets offer protection against projectiles and fragmentation, while bump helmets are primarily for impact protection from falls or minor strikes. The presenter highlights the importance of helmet covers for ballistic helmet longevity and camouflage, and discusses various accessories like lights, comms, and night vision mounts.

This video provides a comprehensive review and ballistic test of a Level IIIA helmet from Ballistic Armor Co. The helmet features standard tactical attachments like arc rails and a night vision shroud, with removable and replaceable padding. The review includes live-fire testing against the helmet with 9mm, .44 Magnum (both FMJ and hollow point), and .223 Remington rounds, demonstrating its protective capabilities against handgun calibers while showing limitations against rifle rounds.

This guide, drawing from the expertise of The VSO Gun Channel host, details the critical differences between high-end and budget tactical helmets. It emphasizes how factors like weight, suspension system, rail type (M-LOK vs. ARC), and fit directly impact the usability and effectiveness of expensive accessories like night vision devices. The host strongly advocates for investing in quality gear for optimal performance and safety.

This guide details a cost-effective method for mounting Walker's Razor electronic hearing protection onto helmet ARC rails using modified Peltor adapters. The process involves carefully accessing and managing the internal wiring, then attaching the earcups to the rails. This DIY approach offers functionality similar to more expensive systems, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious users. The speaker, an experienced tactical gear reviewer, demonstrates a practical, hands-on modification.