Can Recoil Push You On Ice

This experiment, led by an experienced firearms instructor, tests the penetration and impact of various calibers (.22 Magnum, .380 Auto, 9mm, .45 ACP, and 7.62x39mm from an AK-47) on a layer of ice. The results demonstrate a clear correlation between caliber size and the severity of ice fracturing and hole creation, with larger calibers causing significantly more damage.

This video demonstrates the practical application of Goon Tape flip magazines for an AK platform, specifically the Rifle Dynamics Quick Hatch AK in 7.62x39. The instructor highlights how this configuration allows for a 60-round capacity on the rifle, significantly reducing reload time by eliminating the need to retrieve magazines from a belt. The technique involves ejecting the old magazine, flipping the coupled fresh magazine into position, inserting it, and charging the weapon to return to the fight.

This video demonstrates the operation of an AK-pattern rifle equipped with WOOX Forty Seven furniture. It covers essential actions such as cycling the bolt, loading ammunition, magazine insertion, and a practical magazine change during live fire. The demonstration highlights competent firearm handling and proficient reloads, suitable for intermediate shooters.

This video demonstrates the setup of an AK-style rifle featuring WOOX Forty Seven wood furniture and a Swampfox Arrowhead LPVO optic. It covers loading Kaiser 5.45x39mm ammunition, chambering a round, and transitioning between bench rest and standing shooting positions. The demonstration includes effective magazine changes and target engagement, showcasing competent firearm handling from an experienced shooter.

This compilation showcases a wide array of Soviet-era and related firearms, demonstrating their loading mechanisms and firing actions. The video features expert handling of iconic weapons like the SKS, AK-47 variants, Mosin-Nagant, and various submachine guns and pistols. It highlights different ammunition types and magazine systems, from stripper clips and drum magazines to standard box and pan magazines, offering a comprehensive visual overview of Soviet small arms.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a bank door against various calibers, from .22LR up to .50 BMG. The door successfully stopped all handgun rounds and even the .50 AE from a Desert Eagle. However, an AK-47 round (7.62x39mm) and a .50 BMG round penetrated the door, with the .50 BMG causing complete destruction. The test highlights significant differences in penetration capabilities between common handgun rounds and rifle calibers.

This comedic skit humorously emphasizes the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It illustrates a handgun malfunction, specifically a stovepipe, and uses a visual gag with a spent casing to drive home the safety message. The creator showcases tactical gear and a Sig Sauer P365 XL, demonstrating firearm handling in a range environment.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG, against a tree. Surprisingly, even the powerful .50 BMG round failed to penetrate the tree completely, demonstrating the significant stopping power of natural barriers against firearms.

This video explores the hypothetical concept of using a human body as a suppressor, simulating the scenario with ballistic gel. A Derya Arms .22 rifle is fired into a ballistic gel head, with the host noting the shot sounded 'dead silent'. The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head.

This test evaluates the ballistic protection of a Belgian M1 steel helmet against various calibers. While it stopped birdshot, .22, and .380 Auto rounds, it failed to defeat 9mm and .223 Remington rounds, indicating it is not suitable for protection against common handgun or rifle threats.