Videos tagged with Blank Rounds

This video tests the lethality of blank rounds using a ballistic dummy head and a Nemo Arms FX rifle. While blanks can cause painful surface injuries and pitting at close range due to muzzle blast and gas expulsion, they did not cause skull fractures or simulated blood expulsion in this test. The experiment highlights the importance of understanding firearm safety even with seemingly inert ammunition.

This video explores the creation of a powerful potato cannon using an AR-15 platform with a golf ball launcher attachment. Initial tests with blank rounds resulted in the potato exploding, indicating the need for modifications like a wad to protect the projectile. The host emphasizes safety protocols throughout the experiment.

This YouTube video, titled 'Carrying Blanks in your EDC...Ingenious or Idiotic?', from The Yankee Marshal, explores the utility and potential downsides of including blank-firing ammunition in one's Every Day Carry (EDC) setup. The creator emphasizes that the channel is viewer-supported, with no sponsors. It promotes community discussion around hobbies, tactics, and opinions, welcoming collectors, preppers, and sportsmen.

This video explores the potential harm of blank ammunition fired from various calibers. The creator aims to determine if blanks can inflict damage, akin to live rounds, by demonstrating their effects. The video also features links to the creator's Patreon and PayPal for financial support, as well as their Instagram handle for further engagement.

This video focuses on a rare 7/8 scale Arisaka Type 38 trainer rifle, a fascinating piece of historical firearm design. Unlike typical trainers that used rimfire cartridges, this particular example is chambered for 6.5x50mm blank rounds. The description highlights that such scaled-down firearms were common in various countries before WWII to introduce young boys to military service and firearms handling. The video likely provides a close examination of this unique trainer, discussing its features, historical context, and manufacturing differences from its full-size counterpart.