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This video revisits the physics of arrow flight, specifically testing how far arrows travel when launched at a 45-degree angle compared to a lower angle. It demonstrates that a 45-degree launch significantly increases distance for both compound and traditional bows. The experiment uses precise angle measurement tools and compares results from a compound bow, a traditional recurve bow, and a high-speed crossbow.

This video tests the ground penetration depth of various archery devices, from recurve bows to high-performance crossbows. The TenPoint Nitro XRT achieved the deepest penetration at nearly 11 inches, while a PSE recurve and the Pocket Shot had the shallowest at 5.5 inches. The experiment highlights how factors like arrow velocity and bow power significantly influence penetration.

The NRA's Great American Outdoor Show is highlighted as the world's largest outdoor event, drawing significant crowds and emphasizing family engagement. The show features a wide array of activities, from lumberjack competitions and shooting simulations to youth programs like 'Eddie Eagle'. It also serves as a platform to celebrate Second Amendment rights and foster community through events like live music.

The Great American Outdoor Show, presented by the NRA, is a large family-friendly event held in Harrisburg, PA, from February 7-15, 2026. It features a variety of attractions including taxidermy, lumberjack competitions, archery, dock dogs, and NRA Country concerts by Zach Williams and Tucker Wetmore. Tickets are available online.

This video provides highlights from Day 3 of SHOT Show 2026, emphasizing the critical role of in-person networking for business growth. It showcases the Archery Business & Hunting Pavilion, featuring archery equipment and hunting technology, and discusses the industry's involvement in suicide prevention initiatives. The coverage offers insights into manufacturer access and the synergistic relationship between shooting sports and archery.

This experiment tests the penetration capabilities of various archery equipment and a 9mm handgun against LG flat-screen televisions. A recurve bow with practice tips stopped at the second TV, while a compound bow and 9mm handgun penetrated two TVs. The TenPoint Siege RS410 crossbow, with a broadhead, penetrated three TVs, demonstrating significant projectile force.

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.