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This guide details the testing of traditional Samurai weapons against modern ballistic protection. It covers the performance of Katanas, Naginatas, Tanto, Wakizashi, Kabutowari, and Longbows against Level 3A vests and ballistic helmets, demonstrating their effectiveness and limitations against modern gear. The video also includes comparisons with modern blunt force trauma tools like a baseball bat.

This video provides an expert-level comparison of the .408 CheyTac and .338 Lapua Magnum cartridges, featuring high-end rifles like the CheyTac M200 Intervention and Accuracy International AWM. The demonstration includes rigorous penetration tests against sheet metal, AR500 steel armor, ceramic body armor, and car windshields, showcasing the distinct ballistic capabilities of each round. The content highlights the significant cost and specialized nature of these long-range platforms.

This video provides an expert comparison of the Vertx Ready Pack X and Gamut 22L backpacks, presented by Marine X, a recognized gear reviewer with a USMC background. The review details key features, organizational capabilities, and specific use-case recommendations for each pack, focusing on tactical EDC and travel applications.

This video details an experimental test of a custom-built helmet claimed to be .50 caliber rated. Host Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrating high authority in practical ballistic testing, subjects the helmet to 9mm, .308 Winchester, and .50 BMG rounds. The tests reveal the helmet's limitations, ultimately concluding it functions closer to a Level 3 ballistic protection rather than the advertised .50 cal rating.

This video features a comprehensive test and review of RMA Armament's new Gen2 1165 NIJ RF3 rated lightweight armor plates. The reviewer takes the American-made plates to the range, discusses their features, and demonstrates their ballistic resistance capabilities. The description also includes affiliate links for purchasing the plates and related apparel, as well as various social media and contact information for the channel.

This is the first part of a 2025 EDC update, focusing on the HPAC (Home Protection/Assistance/Capability) system. The creator revisits the concept of personal preparedness, especially in light of past civil unrest. The video details the philosophy behind HPAC, emphasizing self-reliance when official systems fail. Part one is a philosophical primer followed by a detailed EDC walkthrough, showcasing various tools and gear. It also briefly mentions an upcoming discussion on the LPAC system with improvements like the Eberlestock 'Bando Bag'. The video highlights specific products for EDC, including knives, multi-tools, flashlights, and armor panels.

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced firearms instructor, conducting a unique bullet penetration test. He uses 12 Ozark Trail 12-inch cast iron skillets to determine how many rounds from various calibers and firearms, including 9mm, .45 ACP, 500 S&W Magnum, 7.62x39mm, 5.56mm, 5.7x28mm, and 12 Gauge slugs, can penetrate the cookware. The results offer practical insights into the ballistic performance of different ammunition types against a common household item.

This video from Edwin Sarkissian provides an expert-level demonstration of the Serbu BFG-50A rifle's capability against a railroad track. Sarkissian, a high-level firearms enthusiast, showcases the .50 BMG caliber's power with various ammunition types, including the specialized Raufoss Mk 211 Mod 0, highlighting its penetration through thick steel. The content offers valuable insights into terminal ballistics and the performance of heavy caliber rounds.

This video demonstrates a unique application of the X Products Can Cannon, a gas-operated launcher compatible with AR-15/M16 lowers, to launch an M67-style fragmentation grenade using .223 Blanks. Expert experimentalist Edwin Sarkissian showcases the process of loading and firing the device towards a frozen lake, highlighting the launcher's ability to hold the grenade's spoon in place until firing. The demonstration results in a significant explosion and ice shatter upon impact.

This guide details a ballistic test comparing a .50 Cal Spotter round against a 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass panel using a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The test, conducted by firearms enthusiast Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrates the significant destructive potential of specialized .50 BMG ammunition, highlighting differences in impact effects between incendiary spotter rounds and standard FMJ rounds. The expert-level demonstration emphasizes the importance of understanding ammunition types and their performance against protective materials.