Does Winter Clothing Affect Your Self Defense Ammo?! (FMJ vs JHP)

This video demonstrates a practical ballistic gel test of three Black Hills 9mm defensive ammunition loads: the 100-grain HoneyBadger, 115-grain TAC-XP +P, and 124-grain JHP +P. Expert firearms instructor Chris Cerino evaluates their performance through simulated heavy winter clothing, assessing penetration depth and expansion against FBI standards. The results provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of these rounds for self-defense scenarios.

This video demonstrates the practical application and effectiveness of Maverick Drone Systems' 20-gauge anti-drone ammunition. Through ballistic gel testing, the specialized round's design, featuring entangling cords and shredding partitions, is shown to inflict significant damage, proving its lethality even against soft targets. The content is presented by a specialized tactical content creator, highlighting advanced gear and testing methodologies.

This video demonstrates a professional firearms instructor's test of 'chain shot' ammunition, a concept adapted from naval warfare for shotguns. Three variants—fine, medium, and coarse chain—were fired into ballistic gel to assess penetration and energy transfer. The fine chain showed minimal penetration, the medium chain penetrated about 4 inches, and the coarse chain exhibited dangerous ricochet potential, leading the instructor to conclude it's best left to historical naval contexts.

This video demonstrates a live-fire test of custom shotgun shells loaded with drill bits, as suggested by an AI. The instructor, from Tática Civil, uses a professional reloader's custom shells to test against a soda bottle, a paper target, and a ballistic gel head. The tests reveal the projectile's rate of fire and penetration capabilities, with the instructor noting the AI's suggestions closely mirror his usual testing format. The results highlight the unpredictable nature of custom ammunition and the importance of proper target selection for accurate evaluation.

This video from Gun For Hire Range features hosts Rich and Matt conducting a comparative test of various firearm calibers (.22, .223, .308, AK-47/7.62x39mm, and .50 BMG) against different targets including a paper roll, ballistic gel, a dead laptop, blast bottles, and tiles. The experiment visually demonstrates the significant differences in terminal ballistics and destructive power across these calibers, highlighting the impact of momentum and energy transfer.

This expert-level guide details a comprehensive ballistic gel test comparing Federal Hydra-Shok Deep and Federal Hydra-Shok Low Recoil .380 ACP ammunition. The test, conducted by an experienced firearms instructor, meticulously measures muzzle velocity, penetration depth, expanded diameter, and weight retention. Both ammunition types demonstrated exceptional performance, with the Hydra-Shok Deep achieving superior penetration, making them top contenders for .380 defensive rounds.

This video rigorously tests the self-defense capabilities of various airguns against a realistic human head ballistic target. The expert instructor demonstrates that low-power BB guns like the Daisy Red Rider offer minimal threat, while even full-auto CO2 BB guns fail to penetrate the skull. However, a high-velocity Gamo pellet rifle proves capable of causing significant damage, cracking the skull. The instructor concludes that BB guns are unsuitable for self-defense, and while pellet rifles are dangerous, they lack the immediate stopping power of conventional firearms.

This video tests the BulletSafe VP3 Level IIIA vest against various calibers up to .44 Magnum using a realistic human torso dummy. While the vest stopped all tested rounds, including a .44 Magnum and 12-gauge buckshot, significant backface deformation and blunt force trauma were evident, especially with higher-energy rounds. The dummy's shoulder blade was broken by buckshot, and severe bruising was indicated by the .44 Magnum impact.

This review of the Crosman DPMS SBR full-auto BB gun highlights its realistic AR-15 SBR aesthetics and select-fire capability. The host demonstrates its operation, including loading with a speedloader and the dual CO2 power system. Performance metrics like 1400 RPM and 430 FPS are discussed, along with its accuracy and destructive potential on targets like watermelons. The device is recommended for realistic training or plinking where live firearms are impractical.

This video tests the effectiveness and dangers of using a flare gun for self-defense. While a flare gun can ignite materials and cause internal damage to a ballistic torso, its single-shot capacity, slow reload, and high risk of starting fires make it an irresponsible and dangerous choice for defense. The test highlights the unpredictable nature and significant fire hazard associated with using flare guns in a defensive scenario.