FLAREGUN VS BALLISTIC GEL

This experiment tests the penetration capabilities of bows and a crossbow against an airplane door. A 20 lb bow failed to penetrate, while a 70 lb bow succeeded, though the arrow broke. The 210 lb crossbow, using a broadhead, gashed through the door and embedded in a table, missing the dummy. The results highlight significant differences in projectile power and material resistance.

This video demonstrates the penetration capabilities of various Gamo pellets fired from a Crosman 1377 air pistol into ballistic gel. Different pellet types (flat nose, round nose, pointed) were tested at varying pump counts to show their impact. The results highlight that even low-power settings can cause significant penetration, emphasizing the potential dangers of airguns and the need for safety precautions.

This video demonstrates a potentially dangerous 'life hack' for using a 12-gauge shotgun shell in a standard flare gun for emergency signaling. It emphasizes that a full shell will not work and could cause the flare gun to explode due to a safety lip. The correct method involves removing the shot, powder, and wad, leaving only the primer to create a loud bang for signaling.

This YouTube video explores whether a flare gun can fire blanks. The content likely delves into the mechanics of flare guns and the compatibility of blank ammunition, potentially demonstrating or discussing the feasibility and safety of such a modification or use. It aims to answer a specific question about the function of a less common type of signaling device.

This video tests the bullet resistance of an empty oxygen tank against various calibers. While smaller handgun rounds like .22 LR and 9mm only cause surface marks, higher-powered rounds like the .500 S&W Magnum and .50 BMG with standard rounds penetrate the first wall. Only .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) rounds achieved full penetration through both sides of the tank.

This video details an experiment to fire a .50 BMG round from a modified 12 Gauge flare gun using rubber bands to increase hammer force. Despite multiple attempts and modifications, the experiment failed due to insufficient primer strike force and off-center impacts. The flare gun's hammer modification could not overcome the .50 BMG primer's resistance.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.