Eric from Barrel & Hatchet provides a pragmatic guide for prepared citizens on selecting essential tactical gear without overspending. He stresses avoiding industry hype and 'Gucci' products, focusing instead on value, reliability, and genuine problem-solving capabilities. The advice emphasizes investing in training and quality gear that enhances skills, rather than accumulating status symbols.
This video details the AXL x REDACTED Squid Scrim Kit, a novel solution for helmet camouflage that integrates seamlessly with modern helmet-borne accessories. The kit addresses the common issue of traditional scrims interfering with lights, lasers, and battery packs. Expertly designed with input from individuals with extensive experience in helmet systems, it offers quick deployment and stowage via integrated pods, enhancing operational flexibility and maintaining access to critical signaling devices.
This video from Warrior Poet Society discusses whether civilians should own ballistic helmets. The description includes various links for Warrior Poet Society's website, training programs, merchandise, and app. It also promotes partners like My Patriot Supply and the Second Amendment Foundation, and provides social media links. The video appears to be an informational or discussion piece rather than a direct product review or demonstration, focusing on a safety and preparedness topic relevant to gun owners and preppers.
This video provides a practical guide to building a realistic civilian plate carrier setup, moving away from 'doomsday' loadouts. Instructor Elliot Delp, with extensive civilian training and gear testing experience, details the HRT RAC carrier, its modular placard system, and essential components like Level IV armor plates and medical gear. The discussion emphasizes balancing protection with mobility and mission adaptability for civilian use.
This video tests the protective capabilities of three World War II helmets against a 70-pound compound bow. The American M1 helmet was completely penetrated, while the German Stahlhelm deflected the arrow due to its sloped design. The Japanese Type 92 helmet offered partial protection, stopping the arrow but causing significant damage.
This YouTube video features a dramatic comparison of military helmets being tested against the power of a 50 BMG round. The title and description indicate a high-impact demonstration with the prominent use of hashtags like #gun and #pewpew, suggesting a focus on firearm capabilities and destructive testing. The content is likely to be visually engaging and explore the ballistic resistance of military-grade headwear.
This video from Barrel & Hatchet Trade Group's Hatchet Cast features Eric and Roy discussing their helmet loadouts and the distinctions between ballistic and bump helmets. They also promote their website, affiliate links, and upcoming gas gun competition on November 12th, 2023, in Mulberry, Florida. The hosts encourage viewers to support them through training, gear purchases, and by following them on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Rumble, as well as their Spotify podcast. The overarching message emphasizes training and being an asset.
This YouTube Shorts video from Hatchet Cast features a breakdown of tactical helmets by Roy and Eric. They discuss the gear and setups they use for both ballistic and bump helmets, likely showcasing their personal configurations and recommendations for preparedness and tactical applications. The video is a precursor to a new episode releasing on Monday.
This video from Armed Scholar, presented by Attorney Anthony Miranda, details Illinois HB 3238, a bill proposing a ban on the future purchase and possession of body armor, including ballistic helmets, for civilians. The bill creates a registry for existing owners and imposes significant restrictions on use, with penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. Miranda argues that such bans infringe upon Second Amendment rights, citing Supreme Court precedents like Heller and Caetano, which affirm that 'arms' includes items in common use for lawful purposes, such as defensive tools like body armor. The video highlights exemptions for law enforcement and warns against 'grandfather clause' loopholes.
This video showcases the extreme ballistic resistance of Devtac Ronin armored helmets through rigorous testing. The helmets successfully stopped birdshot from a shotgun, a burst from a .22 machine gun, and even a point-blank .50 AE Desert Eagle round, though the latter caused significant deformation. While the helmet's shell held against these threats, sustained fire from a full-auto Glock 17 eventually penetrated.
This YouTube video is a product spotlight from SHOT Show 2023, featuring Amy Sweezey visiting the Highcom Armor booth. The segment highlights new tactical shields, helmets, and body armor from Highcom Armor. The video encourages viewers to visit the Highcom Armor website for more information.
This video rigorously tests DEVTAC's modular armored helmets against various ballistic threats, including birdshot, .22 LR, .50 AE, 9mm full-auto, and 12-gauge slugs. While the helmet's armored sections demonstrate impressive resistance to direct hits from most calibers, penetration occurred through the non-armored eye lenses against the .22 machine gun and eventually through concentrated 9mm fire. The .50 AE round caused a rear plate to detach due to extreme impact energy.
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