Are These Magnetic Balls Lethal?

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the effectiveness of a double slug shell, featuring two stacked lead slugs in a single 12-gauge cartridge. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, conducts tests using ballistics gel and water targets to assess lethality and energy transfer, recovering a completely flattened slug. Accuracy is evaluated at 35 yards, showing a relatively tight grouping for a multi-projectile load. The testing methodology includes proper range safety and clear explanations of ballistics principles.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the performance of a unique dumbbell-shaped 12 Gauge shotgun slug. The host, demonstrating high expertise in ballistics, uses ballistics gelatin and other testing methods to evaluate its penetration, expansion, and accuracy. The slug, made of ultra-light aluminum, shows mild expansion and high penetration in gel, leading to a discussion about its potential effectiveness in home defense scenarios due to its potential limitations against household barriers.

This video demonstrates the terminal ballistics of the 12-Gauge Full Metal Kraken Slug from Civilian Tactical. Expertly presented with a focus on safety and data, the test utilizes ballistics gelatin and a water jug to showcase the slug's devastating impact and unique 8-petal expansion pattern. The demonstration highlights the effectiveness of this specialized ammunition for tactical applications.

This video demonstrates a ballistic gel test of 'chain shot' ammunition, an adaptation of historical pirate cannon shot, loaded into modern shotgun shells. The test evaluates the penetration of fine, medium, and thick chain shot. The instructor, exhibiting experienced authority, concludes that chain shot is impractical and potentially dangerous for modern use, best left to historical reenactments.

This entry details the 'No Wasted Space' concept in shotgun shells, exemplified by the Hickory Flat Boars Havoc BB Shell. The video demonstrates how filling gaps between 00 Buckshot with BB pellets maximizes damage output. Expert insights from Civilian Tactical cover ballistics testing on various media, highlighting the shell's effectiveness for high-damage applications. The guide emphasizes safe firearm handling during testing.

This guide details the testing of the 'Kitchen Sink' 12-gauge round from Hickory Flat Boars, as demonstrated by Civilian Tactical. The round contains a unique combination of a musket ball, 00 buckshot, and birdshot. Tests include impact on a water jug, pattern analysis on paper, and penetration testing in ballistics gel, showcasing the varied effects of its multi-projectile design. The video emphasizes proper range safety and provides insights into projectile behavior.

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.