Videos tagged with Sandbags

This video from Barrel & Hatchet Trade Group explores the effectiveness of common suburban materials as ballistic cover. Eric tests various items, including sandbags, trees, cinder blocks, and bricks, to determine their ability to stop incoming fire. The video also promotes the channel's membership, training opportunities, and affiliate gear. It emphasizes the importance of training and being a valuable asset.

Magic Prepper provides expert guidance on constructing budget-friendly DIY fallout shelters, referencing historical Department of Defense documents. The video details various basement and outdoor shelter designs, emphasizing the structural benefits of round shapes and the radiation shielding properties of materials like sand and earth. It highlights sandbags as the most critical immediate prepping item for shelter construction and sealing.

This video from SOBTV features the creator explaining their unexpected expertise in making sandbags. The title "SFAS Sand Babies - SOBTV" and description "Who would have thought? I'm an expert sand bag maker! I have a story telling you why. Check it out on SOBTV" suggest a narrative or tutorial related to sandbag construction, potentially for tactical or training purposes given the "SFAS" acronym which can relate to Special Forces Assessment and Selection. The content is likely to be informative and perhaps humorous, with a link provided to further resources on the SOB Tactical website.

Jason Hanson, a former CIA officer, outlines two cost-effective methods for creating a bullet-resistant area in a home. The first method involves using sandbags, which are effective against both pistol and rifle rounds but require significant effort. The second, simpler method utilizes stacks of copy paper, oriented on their sides, which can also stop pistol and rifle rounds, with an AR-15 round penetrating approximately three reams before stopping. This method is presented as a more accessible and affordable option for home defense.

This video demonstrates a practical, albeit destructive, test of various interior wall constructions against multiple firearms. The 1ShotTV host, exhibiting high expertise in practical ballistics, reveals that common household materials can offer surprising levels of ballistic resistance, with sand proving to be the most effective and cost-efficient option for bulletproofing.

This "Extended Minute" episode features CrossFit legend and Tactical Games athlete Jacob Heppner discussing techniques for improving form when lifting sandbags, specifically focusing on "violent hip extension." While the video title and description do not mention firearms, the presence of a "Tactical Games athlete" hints at a potential connection to competitive shooting or tactical training contexts, which often involve physical conditioning relevant to firearms use. The focus is on athletic performance and technique.

This video investigates the ballistic resistance of sandbags against a .50 BMG round. The creator aims to determine the effective number of sandbags required to stop this powerful rifle caliber. The description also includes calls for viewer support through Patreon and PayPal, along with a mention of the creator's Instagram handle. The content appears to be an experimental test to demonstrate the stopping power of sandbags against heavy artillery.

This video provides a comprehensive tour of the Colorado Springs Military Museum, showcasing a vast collection of historical firearms, military vehicles, and artifacts. Dragonman highlights improvements for the 2021 season, including new acquisitions like black powder rifles, original canteens from the Confederate and Union armies, and flintlock handguns. The museum covers conflicts from the American Revolutionary War through Afghanistan, with significant displays on World War I and World War II, featuring operational firearms like M1 Garands, M1 Carbines, Thompson submachine guns, and M1919 machine guns. The collection also includes various military vehicles, uniforms, and personal equipment, emphasizing the museum's commitment to preserving military history.

This video provides an expert-level look at the ballistics and penetration capabilities of the Mauser Kar98k rifle chambered in 8mm Mauser, using Prvi Partizan 198-grain FMJ ammunition. Experienced instructor Edwin Sarkissian demonstrates the rifle's performance against various materials, including paper, wood, aluminum, cinder blocks, steel, sandbags, concrete, and a car door. The tests highlight the rifle's power and the limitations of different materials as protection.