12ga Shotgun vs Bulletproof Vest, Would You SURVIVE?! (Human Torso)

This video from the MuzzleBroke channel demonstrates the destructive power of 00 buckshot fired from a shotgun equipped with a breacher muzzle device and a suppressor. The experiment involves impaling an orange on the breacher and then firing, resulting in a dramatic explosive fragmentation. The presenter, exhibiting familiarity with firearm accessories and safe handling in a controlled range environment, provides an entertaining visual of the effects.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of the RTS Tactical Hero Level 3 Concealable Vest and the Special Threats Mini Shield against various firearms. The concealable vest successfully stopped pistol calibers and shotgun rounds but was penetrated by rifle rounds like 5.56 Green Tip and 7.62x39mm. The Mini Shield, however, demonstrated superior performance, stopping all tested rifle calibers including .308 Winchester, and remained effective even when integrated into a backpack carrier.

Ted from Line45 outlines seven critical ammunition calibers every American should stockpile to prepare for potential future ammo shortages, citing patterns from past events like 2020. He emphasizes understanding supply chain vulnerabilities, import restrictions, and the distinct needs for training versus defensive ammunition for each caliber. The advice is geared towards proactive preparedness rather than panic buying.

This video from Civilian Tactical compares the sound and recoil of a 12 gauge shotgun during a 'mag dump' with and without a Yankee Hill Victor 12 suppressor. The instructor, demonstrating experienced firearm handling, found the suppressed test to be 40-50% quieter and significantly reduced felt recoil, though noted the suppressor became hot. The test highlights the practical benefits of suppressed shotgun use.

This video from Civilian Tactical demonstrates a ballistic test of a shotgun shell loaded with three bouncy balls. The test includes impacts on water jugs, a paper target for spread analysis, and a ballistic gelatin head to evaluate penetration and damage. The instructor, exhibiting experienced authority, highlights the surprising destructive potential and fragmentation observed.

This video from GBRS GROUP features a close-range body armor test. The description provides links to various GBRS GROUP social media channels and individual crew members' profiles, including DJ Shipley, Cole Fackler, and Joey Hahn. It also promotes their Patreon for exclusive content and their presence on TikTok, Facebook, and X. The content focuses on testing the effectiveness of body armor against firearms at close distances.

This video rigorously tests the self-defense capabilities of various airguns against a realistic human head ballistic target. The expert instructor demonstrates that low-power BB guns like the Daisy Red Rider offer minimal threat, while even full-auto CO2 BB guns fail to penetrate the skull. However, a high-velocity Gamo pellet rifle proves capable of causing significant damage, cracking the skull. The instructor concludes that BB guns are unsuitable for self-defense, and while pellet rifles are dangerous, they lack the immediate stopping power of conventional firearms.

This video tests the BulletSafe VP3 Level IIIA vest against various calibers up to .44 Magnum using a realistic human torso dummy. While the vest stopped all tested rounds, including a .44 Magnum and 12-gauge buckshot, significant backface deformation and blunt force trauma were evident, especially with higher-energy rounds. The dummy's shoulder blade was broken by buckshot, and severe bruising was indicated by the .44 Magnum impact.

This review of the Crosman DPMS SBR full-auto BB gun highlights its realistic AR-15 SBR aesthetics and select-fire capability. The host demonstrates its operation, including loading with a speedloader and the dual CO2 power system. Performance metrics like 1400 RPM and 430 FPS are discussed, along with its accuracy and destructive potential on targets like watermelons. The device is recommended for realistic training or plinking where live firearms are impractical.

This video tests the effectiveness and dangers of using a flare gun for self-defense. While a flare gun can ignite materials and cause internal damage to a ballistic torso, its single-shot capacity, slow reload, and high risk of starting fires make it an irresponsible and dangerous choice for defense. The test highlights the unpredictable nature and significant fire hazard associated with using flare guns in a defensive scenario.