How Lethal is a Door Breaching Slug??? (SURPRISING)

Published on September 20, 2022
Duration: 9:13

This video tests the lethality and performance of door breaching shotgun slugs. The instructor demonstrates that while designed to be frangible and minimize collateral damage, these slugs can be surprisingly powerful and potentially lethal, especially against soft targets and even a ballistic dummy head. They disintegrate upon impact, dumping energy rapidly but lacking deep penetration.

Quick Summary

Door breaching shotgun slugs are frangible rounds designed to break through door locks with minimal collateral damage. While they disintegrate upon impact, dumping energy rapidly, tests show they can be surprisingly powerful and potentially lethal, easily penetrating a ballistic dummy head, though their deep penetration is limited.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Door Breaching Slugs
  2. 00:48Examining the Frangible Slug
  3. 01:00Steel Impact Test
  4. 01:40Slow-Motion Steel Impact Analysis
  5. 01:46Comparison: Door Breaching vs. Regular Slug
  6. 02:22Previous Clay Block Test Recap
  7. 02:34Testing on Fun Targets (Pineapple)
  8. 03:00Testing on Fun Targets (Coconut)
  9. 03:26Testing on Fun Targets (Watermelon)
  10. 03:53Coconut Explosion Analysis
  11. 04:24Water Jug Penetration Test Setup
  12. 04:53Water Jug Penetration Test Results
  13. 05:09Slow-Motion Water Jug Impact
  14. 06:11Self-Defense Lethality Test Setup
  15. 06:47Ballistic Dummy Head Shot (First Pass)
  16. 07:39Ballistic Dummy Head Shot (Second Pass)
  17. 08:03Lethality Test Analysis
  18. 08:33Conclusion: Door Breaching Slug Lethality

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of a door breaching shotgun slug?

Door breaching slugs are frangible rounds specifically designed to break through door locks and hardware with minimal collateral damage to the shooter and any individuals inside the structure.

How do door breaching slugs perform on impact?

Upon impact, door breaching slugs are designed to disintegrate into dust or small fragments. This rapid energy dump causes significant damage to soft targets but limits deep penetration.

Are door breaching slugs considered lethal?

Yes, based on testing, door breaching slugs can be lethal. They demonstrated the ability to easily penetrate a ballistic dummy head, causing severe damage and separation of skull sections.

What is the penetration capability of door breaching slugs?

Door breaching slugs have limited penetration capabilities. In tests with water jugs, they only damaged the first two jugs and did not penetrate through them, indicating they dump their energy quickly.

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