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.
This video conducts a penetration test of various rifle and shotgun rounds through a tree to assess its effectiveness as cover versus concealment. The test demonstrates that while some rounds like 7.62x54R can penetrate, smaller calibers like 5.45x39 and .223 may be stopped. The results highlight the variable nature of terminal ballistics and the importance of understanding what constitutes effective cover.
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