This video from Barrel & Hatchet Trade Group explores the effectiveness of common suburban materials as ballistic cover. Eric tests various items, including sandbags, trees, cinder blocks, and bricks, to determine their ability to stop incoming fire. The video also promotes the channel's membership, training opportunities, and affiliate gear. It emphasizes the importance of training and being a valuable asset.
This video analyzes a tragic domestic violence incident in California where a woman was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend. It highlights the ineffectiveness of restraining orders against violent individuals and underscores the importance of the Second Amendment for personal protection. The analysis also covers tactical considerations like situational awareness, seeking cover, and the necessity of proper training to confront extreme violence.
This video from Burst Review investigates the effectiveness of an office chair as ballistic cover. Host Jim explores whether this common piece of office furniture can stop projectiles, addressing a frequently asked question within the firearms community regarding cover versus concealment.
This experiment tests a household dryer's ability to stop bullets. While light birdshot from a 12-gauge shotgun was stopped by the dryer's front panel, common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP, as well as rifle rounds (5.56mm and .308 Winchester), penetrated the dryer completely. The conclusion is that a dryer offers concealment but not reliable ballistic cover against most common firearm calibers.
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