How Strong Is China’s Current Issued Military Helmet

This video tests the Canadian CG634 military helmet against various handgun and rifle calibers. While it successfully stops common handgun rounds like 9mm and .44 Magnum, it shows significant backface deformation with the latter. The helmet fails against a 7.62x39mm rifle round, penetrating easily and also piercing the cinder block behind it.

This video tests the Ukrainian TEMP-3000 (Kaska-1M) ballistic helmet against various handgun and rifle calibers. It successfully stops common pistol rounds like .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, and .357 Magnum, though some internal bulging occurs. However, it fails against higher-powered .44 Magnum rounds and is easily penetrated by a 7.62x39mm rifle round.

This video tests an Indian military ballistic helmet against various handgun and rifle calibers in a desert environment. While the helmet successfully stops lower-power handgun rounds like .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, and 5.7x28mm, it shows significant internal deformation with .357 Magnum. Higher-powered .44 Magnum rounds and the 7.62x39mm rifle round easily penetrate the helmet, highlighting its limitations against rifle threats.

A 1980s Kevlar military helmet was tested against various calibers. It successfully stopped 9mm, .45 ACP, and .44 Magnum rounds. However, it was penetrated by a .223 rifle round and catastrophically failed against a 450 Bushmaster, demonstrating limitations against higher-powered rifle cartridges.

This video showcases the patent-pending 'High Alert System,' a module designed for ballistic helmets that detects IR lasers. The system features a 130-degree receiving angle and can operate silently for field use or audibly for demonstrations. The expert assessment highlights the detailed technical explanation and understanding of tactical applications, indicating a high authority level.

This video features a ballistic helmet comparison against a Desert Eagle. The ARCH gen 3 ballistic helmet from Protection Group Denmark, constructed with aramid fibers, is tested for its effectiveness against .45 ACP rounds from a Desert Eagle. The description highlights the helmet's NIJ 0106.01 level 3A approval and V50 ballistic test compliance, as well as its claimed 50% reduction in 9mm back face deformation. The video aims to demonstrate the practical performance of the helmet, which reportedly exceeded expectations.

This video demonstrates the proper technique for loading the M1 Garand to prevent 'Garand Thumb'. It emphasizes maintaining downward pressure on the top round to control the bolt's cycling. The content debunks the idea that 'Garand Thumb' is inevitable, attributing it to inexperience and improper handling.

The Altyn helmet, a Russian titanium model, is tested for its ballistic capabilities. While effective against 9mm NATO and 00 buckshot, it fails to stop rifle rounds like 5.56x45mm and .308 Winchester. The visor cracks under birdshot impact. Despite its historical reputation, its extreme weight and lack of rifle protection make it outdated compared to modern composite helmets.

This ballistic test by Garand Thumb reveals that NIJ Level 3A rated ballistic masks, while stopping some projectiles, fail to adequately protect the wearer due to extreme backface deformation. Hits from a .44 Magnum caused fatal deformation, and rifle rounds completely penetrated. The conclusion is that these masks are largely ineffective and potentially dangerous, recommending helmets and proper training instead.

This video delves into the notorious 'Garand Thumb' phenomenon, explaining its mechanics and pain level through direct testing. It covers the M1 Garand's history, technical specifications, and proper loading techniques to avoid injury, including the 'bladed hand' method. The content also features novice testing and concludes with advice on training and firearm ownership.