Videos tagged with Spall

This video showcases the durability and performance of TA Targets' Double Stack Target System through high-speed, slow-motion impact footage. The targets, constructed from AR500 or AR550 steel, demonstrate resilience against multiple projectiles in a winter outdoor range setting. The visual focus highlights kinetic energy transfer and spall patterns upon impact.

This video demonstrates a practical test comparing steel and ceramic/composite body armor, focusing on the critical role of a spall liner. The presenter shoots both types of plates wrapped in shirts with various calibers to illustrate the fragmentation and spall generated by steel plates, highlighting how a spall liner mitigates these dangerous projectiles. The test reveals significant differences in how each armor type handles impact energy and material shedding.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, provides critical insights into range safety, emphasizing the dangers of ricochets and improper backstop design. It details a fatal incident in Brazil caused by a ricochet and offers expert advice on target angling, understanding spall, and the necessity of a comprehensive trauma medical plan for remote shooting locations.

This video reviews gun memes and discusses current events in the firearms community. It covers the cancellation of the Palmetto State Armory STG44 project and analyzes an incident where a reporter was injured by shrapnel at a political range event involving Lucas Kunce and Adam Kinzinger. The host, Brandon Herrera, provides expert commentary on firearm safety, ballistics, and competitive shooting, interspersed with humorous memes.

This review and test of the RTS Tactical Level IIIA Special Threat Ballistic Mini Shield highlights its value as a budget-friendly option for ballistic protection. The shield is constructed from steel and offers protection against various pistol rounds and some rifle rounds, though its effectiveness against high-velocity rifle rounds like M855 is limited. The review emphasizes its utility as mobile cover, particularly in confined spaces, and discusses concerns regarding spall and fragmentation, noting that the coating helps mitigate this but is not foolproof against rifle impacts.