This video demonstrates a practical, albeit unconventional, test of a pickaxe's ability to stop various firearm rounds. The presenter, exhibiting high authority and expertise through safe handling and specific identification of firearms and calibers, tests 12 gauge birdshot, .22, .380 ACP, 9mm, and 7.62x39mm. The results show that only the 7.62x39mm rifle round successfully penetrated the pickaxe blade.
This video from Civilian Tactical tests the ballistic resistance of a standard pickaxe against various common firearm calibers. The pickaxe successfully stopped 12 Gauge birdshot, .22 LR, .380 ACP, and 9mm rounds. However, a 7.62x39mm round fired from a Riley Defense AK-47 penetrated the pickaxe. The demonstration highlights the varying penetration capabilities of different ammunition types against unconventional materials.
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