Getting sh*tfaced for science! | Alcohol Operator

Published on May 30, 2021
Duration: 35:45

This experimental video by Polenar Tactical investigates the effects of alcohol on shooting performance using airsoft replicas. Despite significant intoxication levels, up to 0.80 mg/l BAC, participants showed a surprising ability to maintain basic accuracy in controlled tests. However, reaction times, movement speed, and overall safety awareness drastically declined, highlighting the severe risks of combining alcohol and firearms.

Quick Summary

Polenar Tactical's experiment found that while shooting accuracy might hold up briefly under alcohol influence (up to 0.80 mg/l BAC), reaction time, movement speed, and safety awareness plummet, highlighting the extreme danger of mixing alcohol and firearms.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Alcohol & Shooting Science
  2. 01:01Testing Protocol: Breathalyzer & Balance
  3. 02:32Control Test: Sober Shooting
  4. 04:11First Drinks & BAC Check
  5. 07:09Second Intake & BAC Over Limit
  6. 13:01Heavy Drinking & Impairment
  7. 15:22Extreme Intoxication Test
  8. 18:00Conclusion: Alcohol & Firearms Danger

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the Polenar Tactical experiment reveal about alcohol and shooting accuracy?

The experiment showed that while basic shooting accuracy might be surprisingly maintained at higher Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) levels, crucial elements like reaction time, movement speed, and safety awareness drastically deteriorate, making shooting unsafe.

How did Polenar Tactical measure alcohol impairment during their shooting test?

They used a professional Dräger 6810 breathalyzer, similar to those used by Slovenian police, and incorporated physical balance tests before each shooting round to objectively assess impairment levels.

Were real firearms used in the alcohol and shooting experiment?

No, for safety reasons, the experiment exclusively used airsoft replicas (Beretta M9 and AR-15 style) on private property to test the effects of alcohol on shooting performance without the extreme risks associated with real firearms.

What is the main safety takeaway from the alcohol and shooting experiment?

The primary safety message is a strong warning against mixing alcohol and firearms. Even if accuracy seems superficially maintained, impaired judgment and reaction times create a significant safety hazard.

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