Videos tagged with Improvised Ammunition

This video explores the use of a Ramshell projectile, designed for shotguns, in a 12-gauge flare gun for self-defense. It demonstrates how a .22 blank cartridge fits into a 12-gauge shell, which then launches a projectile at high velocity. While tested on a simulated skull, the projectile caused significant damage, leading the presenter to question its suitability for less-lethal self-defense.

This video explores an improvised self-defense projectile system using a 12-gauge flare gun. It demonstrates how a 'Ram Shell,' consisting of a 22 blank and a projectile, can be fired from a 12-gauge flare gun, creating a potentially impactful projectile. The demonstration shows the projectile striking a simulated target head with significant force.

This video demonstrates the lethality and accuracy of a 13mm socket fired from a shotgun. The projectile, when shot into ballistic gelatin, created a significant wound channel, indicating high energy transfer. Testing on paper confirmed the projectile flew straight without significant rotation, suggesting precision.

This video explores whether Dragon's Breath shotgun rounds are simply compacted magnesium mesh. It tests improvised versions using Silex, steel wool, and magnesium shavings. While the improvised versions produced impressive sparks and flashes, none replicated the true Dragon's Breath effect, with magnesium shavings creating a bright flash but not the desired projectile effect. Steel wool was the closest to mimicking the visual output.

This experiment demonstrates the dangers and ineffectiveness of attempting to create improvised ammunition by combining blank cartridges with lead projectiles. The test resulted in a catastrophic firearm failure, highlighting why such practices should never be attempted.

This video from Civilian Tactical tests the lethality of DIY rock salt shotgun shells. The host, a firearms enthusiast, demonstrates how to construct these shells using Federal 12-gauge casings and rock salt. Using a raw chicken as a tissue analog, the test reveals that rock salt shells are surprisingly lethal at close range, causing significant tissue damage and debunking the myth of their non-lethal nature. The video emphasizes safe firearm handling and the importance of understanding ammunition capabilities.

This video tests the lethality of Lego pieces fired from an Axor Arms shotgun. The experiment involves shooting Lego-encrusted cardboard and a Bullet Safe fragmentation vest to assess penetration and potential harm. The results indicate that Lego fragments can penetrate targets and embed themselves, suggesting a potential for injury.

This video details an experimental attempt to create functional ammunition by combining .22 caliber blanks with .22 airgun slugs. The experiment, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, resulted in a catastrophic firearm malfunction due to excessive back pressure from the blank's crimp. The host concludes this improvised ammunition is not viable, as it damaged the rifle's extractor and yielded poor ballistic performance compared to standard .22 LR rounds.

This video details an experiment using improvised 12 Gauge slugs made from fishing weights fired from a Mossberg 500. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, conducted ballistic testing on various targets to assess lethality and armor-piercing capabilities. The experiment highlights the potential dangers and effectiveness of such homemade ammunition.

This video discusses the content of discontinued US military manuals that detail the creation of improvised explosives, tripwire triggers for booby traps, functional firearms from scrap materials, and ammunition. It also touches upon rigging for lifting heavy objects and survival techniques. The presenter notes these manuals were obtained as surplus from Sportsman's Guide.

This video from Civilian Tactical tests the effectiveness of improvised wax and tape slugs fired from a 12 Gauge shotgun. The host demonstrates that while these rounds can hit targets, their terminal ballistics are unpredictable, with projectiles often breaking apart or tumbling upon impact, significantly reducing their effectiveness compared to standard ammunition.

This guide details the process of loading and firing an improvised blunderbuss, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It covers using black powder, improvised projectiles like rocks, and alternative wadding materials such as coffee filters. The demonstration emphasizes practical application and historical context for a 15-yard effective range.