How Strong Is China’s Current Issued Military Helmet

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Soviet-era hammer against various calibers. While smaller rounds like .22 LR caused minimal damage, larger calibers like 9mm, 7.62x39mm, .223 Remington, and .308 Winchester inflicted progressively more damage, with the .308 ultimately causing significant structural failure to the hammer's handle.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics tests the ballistic resistance of a helicopter against various calibers and projectiles, including 10mm, 300 Win Mag, 37mm flashbang, 50 AE, 277 Fury, 10 Gauge bird and buck shot, 50 BMG, crossbow bolts, 44 Magnum, 45 ACP, and 45-70 Auto. The experiment aims to determine how bulletproof a helicopter truly is, demonstrating significant penetration and destruction with larger calibers and high-energy rounds. The video also includes a segment where the helicopter is dropped from a crane to simulate a crash, showcasing its structural failure.

This video provides a detailed guide on how to assemble a quality ballistic helmet on a budget, focusing on modifying an Army Combat Helmet (ACH) to a high-cut configuration. The presenter, Mark, emphasizes cost-saving techniques while ensuring functionality and protection, drawing on personal experience and battlefield-proven designs.

This video conducts a comparative ballistic test between an Italian Police helmet and a Belgian UN steel helmet. Various calibers, from birdshot to 9mm and .223, are fired at both helmets to assess their resistance. The test reveals that the steel helmet generally outperforms the polymer police helmet, particularly against higher caliber rounds.

This video from Tática Civil demonstrates a unique ballistic test using 12 Gauge shotgun shells loaded with Jawbreaker candies. The instructor, showing experienced firearm handling, tests their impact on a water jug and a Clear Ballistics gel head, comparing the spread to standard birdshot. The results indicate these candy rounds deliver significant energy and wider spread than conventional shotgun shells, posing a greater threat than their composition might suggest.

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 guide details the proper technique for safely loading the M1 Garand, specifically addressing the common 'Garand Thumb' phenomenon. It emphasizes maintaining downward pressure on the en-bloc clip during loading to prevent the bolt from slamming forward prematurely. Expert instruction from Garand Thumb highlights this as a key safety measure for new shooters.

This comprehensive review of the Russian Altyn helmet, presented by Garand Thumb, details its construction and ballistic performance. The helmet features a 3mm titanium shell with an aramid liner, rated for pistol and fragmentation threats. Testing reveals it stops 9mm and .44 Magnum rounds but fails against rifle calibers like 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm. Despite its robust construction for its intended role, its significant weight and lack of rifle protection are noted as drawbacks compared to modern alternatives.

Garand Thumb, a recognized subject matter expert in tactical equipment, critically assesses the effectiveness of ballistic face masks. The video details rigorous testing using realistic ballistic dummies and various firearms, from handguns to rifles, to measure projectile stopping power and backface deformation. The conclusion highlights significant risks associated with these masks, primarily due to severe deformation, suggesting they are often 'gimmicky' and less effective than traditional head protection.

This guide details the correct technique for loading the M1 Garand rifle, specifically addressing how to avoid 'Garand Thumb.' It emphasizes the 'bladed hand' method, a crucial technique for safe and efficient loading demonstrated by the speaker. Proper execution involves a swift, decisive motion to seat the en-bloc clip while protecting the thumb from the forward-moving bolt.