3 Less Lethal Shotgun Rounds!

This video tests the lethality and accuracy of "magnetic sizzling dragon eggs" fired from a shotgun. The projectiles demonstrated significant energy transfer, causing clear pass-throughs in three gallons of water and substantial damage to ballistics gelatin. Accuracy was also tested, with shots landing dead center on a target, indicating surprising precision for this type of ammunition.

This video explores the capability of a 12 gauge perimeter alarm to fire live shotgun rounds. The experiment involves modifying a blank-firing perimeter alarm to accept a 12 gauge slug. Initial tests with a powderless slug show a loud report similar to a blank, with the shell warping significantly. Firing a single 12 gauge slug results in ejection with low force and the plastic casing splitting open, but insufficient energy to cause significant damage.

This video tests the effectiveness of three less lethal shotgun rounds against watermelons. The Fire Ants (rubber buckshot) penetrated halfway, the Javelin rounds split the watermelon in half, and the Iron Fist (iron pellets) disintegrated the watermelon, indicating significant impact potential for all three.

This video tests the effectiveness of 12 gauge 'Jack' shotgun shells from Hickory Flatbs. Using clear ballistics gelatin and a Geoffrey Arms Filthy Pheasant shotgun, the test reveals that the unique 'jack' projectiles penetrate 8-12 inches. Notably, the projectile's design prevents overpenetration, making them a potential consideration for home defense scenarios where minimizing collateral damage is crucial.

This video tests the effectiveness of 37mm Skittles-filled grenades as less lethal ammunition for crowd control. Initial tests showed insufficient energy, but adjustments to the reloader resulted in a more effective dispersion pattern. While the Skittles did not penetrate water jugs or ballistic gelatin, they caused significant impact and sugar residue on a target, indicating a less lethal, but impactful, crowd dispersal capability.

This video explores the potential lethality of homemade shotgun shells loaded with LEGO bricks. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating intermediate practical firearms experience, uses a GForce 1 Shotgun and ballistics gelatin to test accuracy and impact. The experiment concludes that while painful, these rounds are 'less lethal' and unlikely to be deadly, highlighting the importance of proper ammunition and testing methods.

This video presents a humorous skit emphasizing the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It visually demonstrates a handgun malfunction and uses a relatable, albeit exaggerated, scenario with a spent casing to highlight the potential dangers of inadequate eye safety. The creator, experienced in firearm handling and tactical gear, reinforces this essential safety message.

This video features a 'bulletproof' test where a tree is used as a ballistic medium to test various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high-level firearms expertise, shows that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG can be significantly stopped by a dense tree, with none of the tested rounds achieving a complete pass-through. The test highlights the surprising terminal ballistics of different ammunition types against natural barriers.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the concept of using a human body, simulated with ballistic gel, as a suppressor. The host fires a Derya Arms .22 rifle directly against a ballistic gel head and block, noting the shot sounded 'dead silent.' The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head and into the gel block.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a Belgian M1 steel helmet, evaluating its resistance against various calibers from birdshot to .223. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, shows that the helmet is not bulletproof against common handgun and rifle rounds like 9mm and .223. The host's energetic and demonstration-oriented style, coupled with expertise in tactical gear, provides a clear assessment of the helmet's limitations.