Videos tagged with Ricochet Hazard

This video details an experiment testing the performance of custom slugs made from Flex Seal liquid rubber fired from a GForce Arms 12 Hammer shotgun. The test includes accuracy and energy assessments using paper targets and water bottles, followed by a ballistic gel impact test. The results highlight significant safety concerns, particularly the risk of dangerous ricochets, leading to a strong recommendation against using Flex Seal for ammunition.

This video details an experiment by Civilian Tactical testing homemade 12-gauge shotgun slugs made from Flex Seal liquid rubber. The host, a firearms enthusiast, tests their accuracy, energy transfer against water bottles, and terminal ballistics using a GForce Arms 12 Hammer shotgun and ballistics gelatin. The results highlight significant safety concerns, particularly a dangerous ricochet from the gel block, underscoring the risks of using unproven, DIY ammunition.

This video highlights a critical incident where a suspect disarms an officer and fires an AR-15 style rifle into the ground. Expert commentary from Nikko Ortiz, a tactical commentator and military veteran influencer, emphasizes the extreme danger of ricochets in urban environments. The footage, captured by an Axon Body 4 bodycam, serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of law enforcement encounters and the importance of weapon security.

This guide details an experimental test of a demilitarized grenade's durability against handgun fire, as demonstrated by Edwin Sarkissian. The experiment involved using a Walther P22 (.22LR) and a Glock 19X (9mm) to assess the impact resistance of the cast iron shell. The test highlights the significant durability of the grenade body, even against 9mm rounds, and serves as a practical demonstration of projectile behavior and firearm safety, including a cautionary ricochet incident.

This video demonstrates a test of a Barrett M82A1 .50 caliber rifle against a large desert rock using Armor Piercing Incendiary Tracer (APIT) ammunition. Expert Edwin Sarkissian, a seasoned firearms content creator, highlights the immense power of the .50 BMG round, showing its ability to shatter the rock and the tracer element in action. The segment concludes with an analysis of the recovered projectile and an estimation of the rock thickness needed to stop such a powerful round, emphasizing safety precautions regarding ricochets.