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This video from Kentucky Ballistics features Scott demonstrating a ballistic comparison between the Smith & Wesson 460 S&W Magnum and the 500 S&W Magnum, specifically testing their ability to penetrate cinder blocks. The demonstration highlights the significant power of both large-caliber handguns.

This video from Banana Ballistics provides an expert-level comparison of a modern .50 caliber muzzleloader against a .500 S&W Magnum rifle, testing their penetration and lethality across various mediums. The host, demonstrating high authority in ballistics, concludes that while muzzleloaders are potent, they do not surpass the performance of high-powered magnum rifles in these destructive tests.

This video from Banana Ballistics, featuring a highly authoritative firearms instructor, breaks down the worst ammunition choices for a SHTF scenario. It emphasizes that while powerful, cartridges like 12 Gauge, .500 S&W Magnum, .50 AE, and .50 BMG are impractical due to bulk, weight, noise, and limited availability. Niche AR cartridges and 5.45x39mm are also flagged for their scarcity in the US.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of the new Premier Body Armor Fortis helmet, specifically the second-generation model. The instructor demonstrates its protection against various handgun calibers, including 9mm, 10mm, .44 Magnum, .50 AE, and the powerful .500 S&W Magnum, as well as a 12-gauge slug. The helmet is shown to stop all tested projectiles, with varying degrees of backface deformation.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features Scott testing pure silver bullets in various calibers (.50 BMG, .500 S&W, 12 Gauge, 9mm, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, .308 Winchester) against a custom werewolf ballistic dummy. The tests reveal that pure silver bullets, while offering deep penetration, exhibit minimal expansion similar to FMJ rounds, with effectiveness varying significantly by caliber and velocity. The video also includes a sponsor segment for USCCA.

This video showcases a variety of ammunition pickups acquired both online and locally. The presenter highlights deals on 12 gauge, 410 bore, 44 Magnum, 500 S&W Magnum, 50 Action Express, 5.7x28mm, 10mm Auto, and 300 Blackout ammunition from various retailers and online sources, discussing pricing and specific load types.

This video provides a rapid-fire news update on recent firearm industry releases and recalls. It covers new products from Palmetto State Armory, Springfield Armory, Pointer, and Charles Daly, alongside a Colt CBX recall and new accessories. The host, Jon Patton, offers insights from a position of high authority in firearms media.

This guide, presented by attorney Adam Kraut, clarifies the legal status of 80% lower receivers. It explains that these components are not firearms federally until fully machined and details the regulations surrounding their acquisition, manufacturing, and marking, emphasizing the distinction between personal use and commercial sales. The information is crucial for anyone considering building their own AR-15 platform firearm.

This review of the ATI Omni Hybrid P3P AR-15, priced at $350, details extensive testing including a 1,500-round endurance test, environmental contamination with mud and water, and stress tests. Despite its budget construction featuring polymer receivers with metal inserts and a plastic fire control group, the rifle demonstrated surprising durability, successfully clearing malfunctions like failures to extract via mortaring and continuing to function after being subjected to dirt and water. The review highlights its pinned gas block as a notable feature for its price point, recommending it for casual shooters seeking a low-cost, surprisingly resilient platform.

This video provides an expert legal analysis of a significant court ruling that halted California's ban on 'large capacity' magazines. Attorney Adam Kraut breaks down the legal arguments, the court's reasoning based on Second Amendment protections, and the implications for gun owners in California. The ruling emphasizes the need for robust data to justify firearm restrictions and highlights the importance of legal precedent like the Heller decision.