How Lethal Are Rock Salt Shells?

This video demonstrates a unique ballistic test using 12 Gauge shotgun shells loaded with jawbreaker candies. The instructor, exhibiting experienced authority, fires these shells at a water jug, paper target, and a Clear Ballistics Joe Fit Head. The results show that these candy projectiles carry significant energy, create a wide spread, and can cause substantial damage, debunking the notion that they are harmless.

This video demonstrates a unique ballistic test using custom shotgun rounds loaded with drill bits, as suggested by AI. The testing, conducted by an experienced individual from Civilian Tactical, involves firing these rounds at various targets including a soda bottle, a paper silhouette, and a ballistic gel head. The results provide insights into the projectile's spread, penetration, and overall effectiveness, offering a practical, albeit unconventional, look at terminal ballistics.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Mossberg 590R shotgun, specifically when configured with a Chisel folding stock. It details the stock's adjustability and locking mechanism, the shotgun's controls which mimic AR-platform ergonomics, and its optics-ready platform with backup iron sights. The instructor highlights the 18.5-inch barrel, 6+1 capacity, and the effectiveness of the recoil pad for managing 12 Gauge rounds, concluding with a live-fire demonstration using buckshot for home defense.

This video demonstrates the creation and ballistic performance of a 'dime cut shell,' a modified 12 gauge shotgun shell. The expert instructor from Civilian Tactical shows how cutting the shell's base causes the pellets to fly as a single unit, creating a slug-like effect. Testing includes impacts on a water jug and a Clear Ballistics Joe Fit head, revealing significant damage and projectile dispersion patterns.

This guide details a highly experimental technique for testing the compatibility of .50 BMG ammunition with a 12 Gauge Orion Flare Gun. The process involves chambering the round, understanding the firing mechanism, setting up remote firing, and conducting tests from behind cover. It highlights the toughness of .50 BMG primers and the importance of safety when deviating from standard firearm use. The demonstration is conducted by an experienced individual from Civilian Tactical.

This entry details the testing of the Maverick Drone Systems Anti-Drone Round, a specialized 12-gauge ammunition designed for drone interdiction. The video showcases its unique 5-segment projectile with internal entanglement cords and demonstrates its terminal effects using ballistic gel. The high cost per round is noted, alongside promotional mentions for tactical deals.

This video presents a humorous skit emphasizing the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It visually demonstrates a handgun malfunction and uses a relatable, albeit exaggerated, scenario with a spent casing to highlight the potential dangers of inadequate eye safety. The creator, experienced in firearm handling and tactical gear, reinforces this essential safety message.

This video features a 'bulletproof' test where a tree is used as a ballistic medium to test various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high-level firearms expertise, shows that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG can be significantly stopped by a dense tree, with none of the tested rounds achieving a complete pass-through. The test highlights the surprising terminal ballistics of different ammunition types against natural barriers.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the concept of using a human body, simulated with ballistic gel, as a suppressor. The host fires a Derya Arms .22 rifle directly against a ballistic gel head and block, noting the shot sounded 'dead silent.' The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head and into the gel block.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a Belgian M1 steel helmet, evaluating its resistance against various calibers from birdshot to .223. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, shows that the helmet is not bulletproof against common handgun and rifle rounds like 9mm and .223. The host's energetic and demonstration-oriented style, coupled with expertise in tactical gear, provides a clear assessment of the helmet's limitations.