How many bullets will a Chinese armor plate stop? 🤔🫨

This video from Warrior Poet Society tests budget body armor, specifically a Tactical Scorpion Gear poly plate, to assess its effectiveness against common threats. The presenter discusses the trade-offs between cost, weight, and NIJ certification, ultimately concluding that budget options can offer value and protection for certain mission profiles, provided their limitations are understood. The testing involves live-fire evaluation with 9mm and M193 rounds.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test to determine if forklift forks can stop various firearm rounds, from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The test, conducted by an experienced individual, shows that while forklift forks can stop many common handgun and rifle rounds, they are penetrated by the .50 BMG round. The results provide practical insights into the ballistic resistance of steel under extreme impact.

This video from Brownells compares Hornady Critical Defense and Critical Duty ammunition. Critical Defense is optimized for shorter barrel handguns like the Sig P365 and Glock 43, offering reliable expansion without over-penetration, making it ideal for concealed carry. Critical Duty is designed for longer barrels and heavier jackets, providing enhanced barrier penetration for scenarios involving vehicles or other hard barriers, though it can be snappier in smaller firearms.

This video discusses current trends and challenges in the ammunition market. It highlights that while NATO standard rounds remain the most affordable, prices for less common calibers have significantly increased due to limited production runs and high demand from military contracts. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding ammunition availability before purchasing firearms, especially for less common or 'wildcat' cartridges.

This video highlights a potential hidden risk for 9mm ammunition owners, emphasizing its status as the most popular civilian, police, and military handgun caliber. It warns of potential shortages and price spikes due to overwhelming demand and limited production priorities during global conflicts or surges in new gun ownership. The speaker advises diversifying ammunition calibers beyond 9mm to mitigate these risks.

This video demonstrates the ballistic performance of three different rifle cartridges (5.56 NATO, 6mm ARC, and 8.6 Blackout) against cinder blocks and bricks. The 8.6 Blackout with a 404-grain subsonic REVENANT round, fired from a 1:3 twist barrel, proved exceptionally effective at disintegrating cover. The 5.56 and 6mm ARC showed significantly less penetration and destructive capability against the same barriers.

This guide details a DIY technique for creating 'poor man's slugs' by cutting birdshot shotgun shells, a method historically used for defense and hunting during times of scarcity. The process involves carefully cutting the shell casing to create a projectile that functions similarly to a slug. The video demonstrates the technique on a Beretta 1301 tactical shotgun and discusses the importance of cut accuracy for flight stability and potential reliability issues in semi-automatic firearms.

This video demonstrates critical firearm safety failures, including poor muzzle awareness, lack of trigger discipline, and unsafe handling in a residential environment. The individual exhibits difficulty with basic firearm manipulation, culminating in a negligent discharge indoors. It serves as a stark warning against improper firearm handling and the importance of professional training.

This guide details the process of creating a DIY wax slug from standard birdshot, as demonstrated by the 'Collapse N Protect' channel. The modification involves melting wax and pouring it over the shot to create a cohesive projectile. The video highlights the increased effectiveness of this DIY slug compared to traditional birdshot, particularly in its ability to concentrate energy on the target, as evidenced by its success in shattering a cinder block. The creator also humorously notes the potential for using scented wax to alter the range's odor.

This video from Collapse N Protect, featuring an instructor with high authority, experimentally tests whether 12-gauge shotgun shells mounted on a plate carrier will explode when shot. The tests, using birdshot, buckshot, and Dragon's Breath rounds, demonstrate that while shells can be breached and their contents spilled, they do not detonate or explode without primer ignition and the compression force typically provided by a firearm's barrel. The explanation highlights the essential components and conditions required for a shell to fire.