Nail Gun vs Ballistics Gel Head

Published on August 7, 2021
Duration: 10:50

This video tests the effectiveness of a Ramset powder-actuated nail gun against a ballistic gel human head. At point-blank range, even a Level 3 blank with a 2.75-inch nail can penetrate the skull. A Level 4 blank achieves a complete pass-through. However, penetration drops significantly with distance due to the nail's aerodynamics and the tool's unrifled barrel.

Quick Summary

A Ramset powder-actuated nail gun can penetrate a ballistic gel human head at point-blank range, with a Level 4 blank achieving a complete pass-through. However, its effectiveness drops dramatically with distance due to the nail's poor aerodynamics and the tool's unrifled barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Nail Guns in Movies vs Reality
  2. 01:07Equipment: Ramset Nail Gun & Ballistics Dummy Head
  3. 02:11How the Tool Works & First Test Setup
  4. 03:43Level 3 Blank Test Results: Skull Penetration
  5. 04:32Level 4 Blank Test: Complete Pass-Through
  6. 08:48Distance Test: Effectiveness Drops Sharply
  7. 10:06Conclusion: Lethal at Close Range Only

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Ramset nail gun penetrate a human head?

Yes, at point-blank range, a Ramset powder-actuated nail gun using a Level 3 or Level 4 .22 blank and a 2.75-inch nail can penetrate a ballistic gel human head, including the skull. A Level 4 blank achieves a complete pass-through.

How does distance affect a nail gun's penetration power?

Distance significantly reduces a nail gun's effectiveness. Testing showed that penetration dropped sharply from just one foot away, with the nail barely entering the ballistic gel due to rapid energy loss and lack of projectile aerodynamics.

What type of ammunition does a Ramset powder-actuated tool use?

The Ramset powder-actuated tool uses .22 caliber blanks, available in different power levels such as Level 3 (Green) and Level 4 (Yellow), to drive nails into hard surfaces.

Is a nail gun effective for self-defense at range?

Based on this ballistic gel test, a nail gun is only effective at very close, point-blank range. Its penetration power diminishes rapidly with distance, making it unreliable for self-defense beyond a few feet.

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