Getting sh*tfaced for science! | Alcohol Operator

Published on May 30, 2021
Duration: 35:45

This video from Polenar Tactical explores the effects of alcohol on shooting performance using airsoft replicas. The team employs a Dräger 6810 breathalyzer, a device used by law enforcement, to measure blood alcohol content throughout a controlled experiment. They demonstrate that while some level of accuracy might be maintained at lower BACs, reaction time, safety awareness, and physical coordination degrade significantly, strongly advising against mixing alcohol and firearms.

Quick Summary

Polenar Tactical's experiment uses airsoft guns and a Dräger 6810 breathalyzer to show alcohol's severe impact on shooting. Results indicate that while some accuracy might persist at lower BACs, reaction time, balance, and safety awareness plummet, strongly advising against combining alcohol and firearms.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Experiment Setup
  2. 01:01Testing Protocol & Breathalyzer Use
  3. 02:32Control Test (Sober Shooting)
  4. 04:11First Alcohol Intake & BAC
  5. 07:09Second Alcohol Intake & BAC
  6. 13:01Third Alcohol Intake & BAC
  7. 15:22Extreme Intoxication Testing
  8. 18:00Conclusion & Safety Message

Frequently Asked Questions

How does alcohol affect shooting accuracy and safety?

Alcohol significantly degrades reaction time, physical coordination, and safety awareness, even if some level of perceived accuracy is maintained at lower BACs. This experiment highlights the severe risks of mixing alcohol with firearm handling.

What equipment was used in the alcohol and shooting experiment?

The experiment utilized a professional Dräger 6810 breathalyzer, commonly used by law enforcement, and airsoft replicas of firearms like the Beretta M9 and AR-15 for safe handling and shooting drills.

What is the legal alcohol limit for driving in Slovenia?

The legal driving limit in Slovenia is 0.24 mg/l of breath alcohol. The experiment exceeded this limit significantly, demonstrating severe impairment.

What is the main safety takeaway from the video?

The primary safety message is a strong warning against mixing alcohol consumption with any form of firearm handling, real or simulated. The experiment underscores the drastic decline in critical skills necessary for safe firearm operation.

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