$84 Helmet: It's expired... But does it still work?

This video from Yee Yee Life demonstrates the ballistic resistance of a 1980s Kevlar military helmet against various calibers, including 9mm, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, .223, and .450 Bushmaster. The testing, conducted by an experienced individual demonstrating proper range safety and providing specific ammunition details, shows the helmet stopping lower calibers but failing against rifle rounds like .223 and .450 Bushmaster.

This video compares the ballistic performance of a World War II surplus steel helmet against a modern Kevlar ballistic helmet using 9mm ammunition. The test reveals that while the surplus helmet can dent and stop some 9mm rounds, modern Kevlar helmets offer superior protection against brain injury, even when rounds appear to skip off.

This video from Yee Yee Life, featuring an influencer with tactical gear enthusiasm, demonstrates the ballistic resistance of a Kevlar military helmet against various calibers. The test progresses from .22 LR up to a 7.62 rifle round fired from an FN SCAR, revealing the helmet's limitations against high-powered rifle ammunition. The host emphasizes practical application and safe firearm handling throughout the test.

This video demonstrates the ballistic performance of a Premier Body Armor Fortis Level 3A helmet against various handgun calibers, from .22 LR up to .500 Magnum. Using a ballistic dummy head, the test assesses the helmet's ability to stop rounds and mitigate backface deformation. While the helmet successfully stopped all tested calibers, significant deformation occurred with higher-powered rounds, and the .500 Magnum ultimately caused catastrophic damage to the dummy head, indicating potential survivability issues with extreme calibers.

This video tests the Premier Body Armor FORTIS Level IIIA helmet against various handgun and magnum calibers, including .22 LR, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 10mm, .44 Magnum, and 12 gauge buckshot. The helmet successfully stopped all tested calibers up to and including .44 Magnum, demonstrating impressive ballistic protection. Key features include an adjustable dial retention system, extensive Velcro real estate for accessories, and a comfortable internal padding system.

This video provides a comprehensive breakdown of bump and ballistic helmets, detailing their features, benefits, and drawbacks. It emphasizes the importance of proper fit, comfort, and material choice for ballistic helmets, particularly concerning protection against penetration and cavitation. The discussion also covers essential accessories like counterweights, strobes, and communication systems, offering practical advice for users.

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.