Videos tagged with Home Defense Ammunition

This video provides expert guidance from Ted of Line 45 on determining the appropriate amount of ammunition for various scenarios. It emphasizes matching ammo reserves to the specific role of the firearm, whether for home protection, everyday carry, prepping, vehicle kits, or range training. The advice focuses on practical quantities that ensure reliability, allow for practice, and account for rotation and testing, rather than arbitrary 'magic numbers'.

This video from Brownells, featuring Caleb, provides a ballistic comparison of Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington ammunition against standard 55-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) rounds. The testing, conducted at Big Spring Shooting Complex using ballistic gel, highlights the superior terminal performance of the Critical Defense round, demonstrating a significantly larger and more effective wound channel. The presenter argues for its value in self-defense scenarios due to its rapid energy dump and stopping power on unarmored targets, contrasting it with the over-penetration and minimal damage potential of FMJ rounds.

This video provides expert recommendations on ammunition stockpiling for different firearm types. It suggests 1,000 rounds for a primary carry handgun, 1,000 rounds for a secondary defense firearm like an AR-15 or shotgun, and 400 rounds for a hunting rifle or other less frequently used firearms. The advice emphasizes practical needs for practice and potential emergencies.

This video provides expert recommendations on how much ammunition to stockpile for different types of firearms. The instructor, from God Family and Guns, suggests 1,000 rounds for a primary carry firearm, 1,000 rounds for a secondary home defense/go-to-war gun (like an AR or shotgun), and 400 rounds for a hunting rifle or other less frequently used firearms like revolvers. These recommendations are based on practical usage scenarios and the idea of being prepared for situations where resupply might be difficult.

This video tests the effectiveness of specialized 12 Gauge shotgun shells from Hickory Flatbs, designed to fragment like 'hopscotch pieces' but made of lead. The test uses ballistic gel to measure penetration, revealing that while the projectiles fragment, they achieve significant penetration depths of 8-12 inches, making them potentially suitable for home defense without over-penetration risk.

This video tests the effectiveness of 12 gauge 'Jack' shotgun shells from Hickory Flatbs. Using clear ballistics gelatin and a Geoffrey Arms Filthy Pheasant shotgun, the test reveals that the unique 'jack' projectiles penetrate 8-12 inches. Notably, the projectile's design prevents overpenetration, making them a potential consideration for home defense scenarios where minimizing collateral damage is crucial.

This video debunks the myth of 'overpenetration' in handgun ammunition, explaining that sufficient penetration is crucial for stopping threats. It highlights the importance of FBI ballistic gel standards and real-world barrier testing, contrasting them with fear-based marketing. The expert emphasizes that underperformance and missed shots are greater risks than true overpenetration with quality defensive rounds.

This video demonstrates a comprehensive test of a novel dumbbell-shaped projectile fired from a shotgun. The testing methodology includes impact energy assessment using a 5-gallon bucket, paper target behavior analysis, and terminal ballistics evaluation in ballistic gelatin to determine lethality and wound channel characteristics. The results indicate surprising performance from the lightweight aluminum projectile.

This review tests the FlatBers Ammunition Caliber 12, priced over $10 per round, to assess its value. Tests included energy impact on a 5-gallon water jug, accuracy on paper targets, and terminal ballistics using ballistic gelatin. The ammunition demonstrated impressive energy, extreme accuracy, and effective terminal performance with 12 inches of penetration, making it suitable for home defense.

This video provides an expert-level comparison of different 12-gauge 00 buckshot loads, including a specialty 15-pellet round from Hickory Flat Boars. The Civilian Tactical host demonstrates recoil differences, pattern testing on paper, and penetration capabilities in ballistics gel. The analysis concludes that even with deformation, the 15-pellet load shows significant effectiveness for home defense scenarios.

This video emphasizes that shotguns, particularly 12-gauge models like the Beretta 1301, are expert-level weapons requiring extensive training and maintenance. The speaker details common failure points due to high round counts, the critical importance of selecting the correct ammunition (double-aught or #4 buckshot for home defense), and the significant logistical challenge of keeping a shotgun fed during engagements. It strongly advises against shotguns for novice users, recommending AR-15s for most individuals due to their ease of use and logistical simplicity.