Gun Industry Drama: Lying to SCAM Sell Helmets

Published on July 10, 2024
Duration: 8:30

This video exposes a company, Tacta Helmet, for allegedly misrepresenting their ballistic and bump helmets. The instructor highlights the absence of 'NIJ rating' on helmets, explaining that claims of NIJ certification or rating are false. He also debunks the possibility of any helmet stopping .30-06 AP rounds due to blunt force trauma limitations.

Quick Summary

There is no official 'NIJ rating' or certification for ballistic helmets. Companies claiming such ratings are misrepresenting their products. The correct way to describe a helmet's capability is that it 'can stop' specific threats, not that it is 'NIJ rated.' Claims of stopping .30-06 AP rounds are also false.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Gun Industry Drama
  2. 00:14Sponsor: Mission First Tactical
  3. 00:25Topic: Expensive Helmet Scams
  4. 01:35Team Wendy Ownership Change
  5. 02:00Alternatives to Expensive Helmets
  6. 03:20Disclaimers & Past Experiences
  7. 03:44Company Misrepresentation Example
  8. 04:05Tacta Helmet: Blatant Misrepresentation
  9. 04:21False NIJ Ratings Explained
  10. 05:00Level 4 & .30-06 AP Claims Debunked
  11. 05:30Credit to Student of the Gun
  12. 06:01Buzzword Marketing Tactics
  13. 06:40Evidence of Deception
  14. 07:05Making Your Own Call
  15. 07:14Call to Action: Share Information
  16. 08:02Conclusion: Fight Fire with Fire

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct way to describe a helmet's ballistic protection capabilities?

Instead of claiming an 'NIJ rating' or 'certification,' the accurate way to describe a helmet's capability is to state that it 'can stop' or 'is capable of stopping' specific level threats. This avoids the false implication of official endorsement or testing that doesn't exist for helmet ratings.

Can any ballistic helmet stop a .30-06 AP round?

No, there is no helmet currently available that can stop a .30-06 AP round. Even if a helmet could stop the projectile, the resulting blunt force trauma would likely be fatal, making such a claim impossible.

What are common deceptive marketing tactics used for tactical helmets?

Deceptive tactics include using 'NIJ rated' or 'NIJ certified' which are not official designations for helmets. Companies might also use buzzwords and false claims about stopping specific high-powered rounds like .30-06 AP to entice customers, with the actual product specifications being less impressive.

Why is it important to be wary of 'NIJ rated' claims for helmets?

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) does not have a standardized rating system or certification process for ballistic helmets. Therefore, any company claiming their helmet is 'NIJ rated' or 'NIJ certified' is making a false statement and potentially misleading consumers about the product's actual protective capabilities.

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