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This video tests the effectiveness of a medieval handgonne and its projectiles against modern body armor. The handgonne, a crude firearm from the 1400s-1500s, fired wooden bolts with iron tips. Tests included shooting ballistics gel and both soft (Level 3A) and hard (Level 4 ceramic) body armor. The medieval projectiles proved surprisingly effective against soft armor, penetrating both sides, while the lead ball did not penetrate. Against hard armor, the projectiles caused surface damage but did not penetrate.

This guide details the loading and firing process for the Allen & Thurber Pepperbox, a firearm popular during the Gold Rush era. It covers essential steps from powder loading to projectile ramming, emphasizing safety and operational characteristics. The video highlights the pepperbox's utility as a close-range self-defense weapon, contrasting it with later revolver designs like the Colt 1849. Expert instruction is provided on its operation and historical context.

This video details an experimental ballistics test by Edwin Sarkissian, showcasing a custom Bowling Ball Cannon against high-pressure oxygen tanks. The expert instructor demonstrates the loading and firing process, highlighting the risks and technical considerations. The experiment reveals that while the oxygen tank casing is highly durable, the valve is the critical failure point, leading to a dramatic rocket-like propulsion when ruptured.

This video explores the availability and application of civilian-accessible explosives and pyrotechnic devices, including breaching charges, distraction devices, and smoke grenades. It details the legal framework surrounding these items, compares different explosive types like black powder and Tannerite, and demonstrates their use in practical scenarios. The content highlights the advancements in tactical gear for civilian use, drawing parallels to military capabilities.

This guide details the safe handling and demonstration of the custom 4 Bore Pistol, 'The Fourth Horseman,' as presented by Kentucky Ballistics. It emphasizes the critical importance of safety equipment due to extreme recoil and unknown performance characteristics. The guide covers loading, firing, and conducting ballistic tests against various targets to showcase the pistol's immense power. Instruction is provided by a high-level subject matter expert in extreme firearms.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features Scott testing an experimental 'cube bullet' design fired from a massive Punt Gun named 'Fury.' The Punt Gun, a 9-foot-long, 110+ lb black powder firearm, generates over 30,000 ft/lbs of muzzle energy and 800 lbs of recoil. The tests evaluate the penetration and deformation of aluminum, titanium, copper, and tungsten cubes fired into water-filled trash cans, showcasing the significant impact of projectile density.

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.