Videos tagged with Projectile Energy

This video demonstrates an experimental test of replacing lead shot in a 12-gauge shotgun shell with approximately 100 hairpins. The test involves three parts: a water test to show immediate energy, a cardboard test for pattern analysis, and a ballistic gelatin test to assess penetration and projectile behavior. The results indicate significant projectile deformation and penetration, suggesting a potentially lethal outcome.

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 tests the effectiveness of a 37mm 'Marine Blaster 3000' grenade, loaded with wax crayons, for less-lethal crowd control. The testing involved firing at paper targets and simulated riot heads to assess projectile energy and impact. Adjustments were made to the projectile's charge to achieve desired effects, demonstrating a method for tuning less-lethal munitions.

This video explores the effectiveness of using small rubber ducks as a form of 37mm crowd control munition. Testing involved evaluating dispersion on paper targets, energy impact on a water jug, and simulated effect on ballistic gelatin. While the ducks showed good dispersion and speed, their low mass resulted in minimal energy transfer, rendering them ineffective for riot control against a water jug target. The experiment concluded they might be viable if precision is not required and significant impact is not the goal.

This video tests the efficacy of microscopic rubber ducks as 37mm riot control rounds. The experiment involved firing the ducks from a TAC 79 grenade launcher to assess projectile spread, impact energy on water, and effect on ballistic gelatin "rioters." While the ducks achieved a wide spread suitable for crowd dispersal, they lacked the energy to significantly affect the targets.

This video explores the capability of common carry calibers, particularly when loaded with specialized ammunition, to defeat Level IIIA soft body armor. The instructor highlights specific ammunition brands like Civil Liberty Defense, showcasing their high velocities and foot-pound energy figures for calibers such as .357 SIG, 9mm, and .45 ACP. The discussion emphasizes that certain rounds possess the power to penetrate body armor, a critical consideration for self-defense scenarios.

This video tests the lethality and effectiveness of marbles as shotgun projectiles. The experiment evaluates projectile energy, accuracy, and penetration against homemade armor. Results indicate marbles can penetrate wood and are considered lethal under certain conditions, though accuracy and dispersion are also assessed.

This video explores the lethality of knives fired from a shotgun. Testing involved paper targets for accuracy, water bottles for energy, and a fragmentation vest for penetration. The results indicated that while the shotgun cartridge made holes, the knife did not penetrate the fragmentation vest, suggesting potential limitations in lethality depending on load or angle.

This video tests the lethality of Nerf darts fired from a shotgun. While the Nerf dart demonstrated significant energy, cracking a soda bottle and hitting near the center of a paper target, it did not penetrate the target completely. The test also observed unburnt powder exiting the barrel, indicating potential issues with projectile weight and balance.

This video tests the effectiveness of a 'tenderizer' type shotgun cartridge. The test involves a three-stage evaluation: energy impact using a five-gallon water jug, accuracy via a paper target, and lethality using ballistic gel. The results indicate the cartridge possesses significant energy and penetration capabilities.

This video demonstrates a three-step testing protocol for evaluating the performance of a 'Tenderizer' shotgun slug. The tests include an energy assessment with a water bucket, an accuracy evaluation on paper, and a lethality test using ballistics gelatin and a watermelon. The results indicate the slug possesses significant energy and creates a large wound channel, suggesting high lethality.

This video tests the ballistic penetration capabilities of wet toilet paper against various handgun calibers. It demonstrates that even multiple layers of wet toilet paper are insufficient to stop common handgun rounds like .22 LR, 9mm, and .45 ACP, with projectiles consistently penetrating through significant amounts of material. The experiment highlights the importance of proper ballistic protection over improvised materials.