Penny Self Defense Techniques (Are Pennies Still Useful ???)

This video from Civilian Tactical, featuring content similar to Demolition Ranch, tests the effectiveness and accuracy of improvised wax and tape slugs fired from a 12 Gauge shotgun. The host demonstrates the preparation of these slugs and their performance against water-filled buckets and a clay pigeon target. The tests reveal insights into projectile integrity upon impact and surprising accuracy for improvised rounds, while emphasizing safe firearm handling.

This video explores the effectiveness of a "Piranha" shotgun shell loaded with steel nails. The creator fires three rounds into ballistic gel targets, examining the results. The demonstration is described as surprisingly powerful and impressive. The video also mentions the use of Clear Ballistics 20% Ballistics Gel NATO Blocks for testing. The creator encourages viewers to support the channel through Patreon and to like and subscribe.

This video debunks the movie myth of rock salt ammunition, specifically referencing a James Bond scene. While rock salt doesn't have the kinetic energy to propel a person backward, the intense pain and stun effect can cause a significant reaction, making the movie depiction partially accurate in its psychological and physiological impact.

This video presents a 'Pandemic Lifehack' using a blunderbuss for improvised ammunition when supplies are scarce. It details loading black powder, using rocks as projectiles, and suggests coffee filters as an alternative wad. The demonstration shows the blunderbuss firing rocks at a steel target from 15 yards.

This video details a catastrophic failure of a Serbu RN-50 rifle chambered in .50 BMG, which exploded due to extreme pressure exceeding 85,000 PSI. The incident resulted in severe injuries to the shooter, Scott, including a broken orbital bone, nose, lacerated jugular vein, and punctured lung. The analysis points to the breech cap shearing off its threads as the failure point, highlighting the dangers of exceeding firearm pressure limits.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics puts the Desert Eagle Mark XIX through a series of extreme environmental torture tests. The firearm demonstrates impressive initial resilience, functioning perfectly after water submersion and snow exposure. However, it encounters significant malfunctions when subjected to mud and sand, highlighting potential failure points in extreme conditions. The test is conducted by Scott, a recognized authority in destructive firearm testing.

This video features a series of extreme caliber tests using a zombie torso dummy. The .700 Nitro Express is tested with a 1000-grain soft point round, followed by .600, .500, and .470 Nitro Express calibers. Additional tests include the .460 Weatherby Magnum and .500 Jeffery, showcasing the immense power and recoil of these large-bore firearms.

This Liberty Safe National Classic Select underwent extreme torture tests, including a flamethrower fire simulation and ballistic impacts. While it withstood .45 ACP, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, and .450 Marlin rounds, a .308 Win round penetrated, and .50 BMG rounds easily breached the safe. Despite significant damage, the safe's frame remained intact against mechanical force.