This experiment tested if common protective helmets (NFL, motorcycle, military) could stop a high-powered crossbow bolt. All tested helmets failed to prevent penetration, with the bolt passing completely through the football and motorcycle helmets, and barely exiting the military helmet. The results highlight the significant penetration power of modern crossbows.
This video tests the durability of three helmets against a 70lb compound bow. A football helmet was completely penetrated, a motorcycle helmet stopped the arrow but with significant impact, while a Vietnam War-era steel helmet deflected the arrow with only a dent. The results highlight the varying protective capabilities of different helmet types against projectile impacts.
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