GAS! An affordable option for Gas Masks - Parcil Safety

Published on April 30, 2022
Duration: 14:38

This video reviews Parcil Safety gas masks, focusing on their affordability and features for civilian preparedness. It demonstrates how to don, clear, and use gas masks with firearms, including AR-15 compatibility challenges and solutions. Testing includes impact resistance with training balls and effectiveness against pepper spray, highlighting the importance of proper sealing and filter selection for various threats.

Quick Summary

Parcil Safety offers affordable gas masks like the SGE400 ($350), NB100 ($250), and ST100X ($140), all using a standard 40mm filter mount. While AR-15 use requires canting the rifle, the masks provide good impact resistance and effective sealing against chemical agents like pepper spray.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to Gas Masks & Preparedness
  2. 01:04Testing & Demonstration Plan
  3. 01:49Parcil Safety Mask Models & Features
  4. 02:00SGE400 Mask Overview
  5. 02:30NB100 Mask Overview
  6. 02:51ST100X Mask Overview
  7. 03:03Filter Compatibility & Selection
  8. 03:43Mask Construction & Features
  9. 04:27Ballistic Rating Explained
  10. 05:15Field of View & Filter Placement
  11. 06:15Tinted Lens Option
  12. 06:32Choosing the Right Mask
  13. 06:59Setting Up a Mask for a Shooter
  14. 07:27Filter Details & Expiration
  15. 08:00Configuring for a Right-Handed Shooter
  16. 08:27Donning & Clearing the Mask
  17. 09:02Seal Check Procedure
  18. 09:23Ready for Pepper Spray Test
  19. 09:28Firearm Compatibility (AR-15)
  20. 10:23AR-15 Shooting Demonstration
  21. 10:38Impact Resistance Test (Training Balls)
  22. 11:23Mask Neckband Feature
  23. 11:33Pepper Spray Test Setup
  24. 11:53Pepper Spray Test Execution
  25. 12:26Post-Pepper Spray Test Feedback
  26. 12:57Final Review & Recommendation
  27. 14:09Support the Channel

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different models of Parcil Safety gas masks reviewed?

The video reviews three Parcil Safety gas mask models: the SGE400, which is the most feature-rich at $350; the NB100 priced at $250; and the entry-level ST100X, available for $140.

How do Parcil Safety gas masks handle AR-15 compatibility?

Using an AR-15 with a gas mask requires canting the rifle slightly to achieve a proper cheek weld due to the buffer tube. Some firearms like the Sig Virtus offer stocks designed to clear gas masks.

Are Parcil Safety gas masks effective against pepper spray?

During testing, Parcil Safety gas masks demonstrated effectiveness against pepper spray. While some spray contacted exposed skin, no gas penetrated the mask's seal or filtration system, allowing the wearer to breathe normally.

What is the ballistic rating of the Parcil Safety SGE400 mask?

The SGE400 mask is described as 'ballistically rated' for impacts around 150 meters per second or 400 feet per second. This rating is intended for impacts like thrown objects, not high-velocity firearm projectiles.

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