Videos tagged with Pillow Silencer Myth

This guide details how to test the common movie trope of using pillows as improvised silencers and ballistic shields. It outlines steps for both ballistic penetration tests and acoustic suppression comparisons, using firearms like the Glock 17L and a SilencerCo Maxim 9 as examples. The video, featuring Matt Carriker, demonstrates that pillows are ineffective for both purposes, highlighting the importance of proper firearm suppressors and ballistic protection.

This video from Edwin Sarkissian tests the common 'pillow silencer' myth. Using a 9mm handgun with Federal 115gr FMJ ammunition, the experiment demonstrates that a pillow can significantly muffle the sound of a gunshot when fired into a target like a watermelon. The guide outlines the steps for replicating this test safely and effectively.