Paper Thin Body Armor Stops .338 Slug!!!

This guide details firearm selection for urban clandestine warfare, emphasizing suppressed weapons. It covers various platforms from .22 LR pistols to rifles like the Q Fix in 8.6 Blackout, discussing their suitability based on sound signature, ammunition compatibility, and tactical application. Instruction is provided by Mike Jones, a former Air Force Special Warfare SERE instructor, offering a pragmatic, expert perspective on low-signature operations.

This guide covers the general handling and functionality of the Q Boombox in 8.6 Blackout, drawing insights from an expert firearm instructor. It emphasizes safe firearm handling, understanding the unique features of the Boombox like its 1:3 twist rate and the Sig Sauer Romeo 9T optic, and common operational considerations. The review highlights the rifle's 'Death Trooper' aesthetic and its intended role in dominating close-to-medium engagement distances.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Q Boom Box rifle chambered in 8.6 Blackout, featuring insights from its designer, Kevin Brittingham. It details the caliber's performance, comparing it to .300 Blackout, and demonstrates its effectiveness with subsonic and supersonic rounds through ballistic gel and synthetic targets. The discussion highlights the benefits of a fast twist rate for terminal ballistics and suppressor integration.

This video reviews Guard Dog Body Armor Level IV plates, detailing their technical specifications, construction, and performance. The instructor highlights the plates' NIJ Level 4 rating, ability to stop 7.62 AP rounds, and multi-hit capability due to their ceramic tile design. The review also covers the UHMWPE backing, spall guarding, trauma padding, and the importance of proper plate placement.

This video from DemolitionRanch, featuring Matt Carriker, provides an expert-level look at the performance of Dragon Skin body armor. It details tests against various threats, including a .50 AE Desert Eagle, 5.56 green tip, 7.62x39mm steel core, 8.6 Blackout, and .338 Lapua Magnum. The armor demonstrates impressive capabilities, stopping high-velocity rifle rounds and handgun threats, though some limitations are noted with steel core ammunition.

This video demonstrates a rigorous test of the Adept Armor Colossus Heavy Ultra-AP Rated plate against high-powered .50 BMG ammunition, including both standard AP Black Tip and the more formidable Raufoss rounds. Expertly conducted by Matt Carriker of DemolitionRanch, the test confirms the plate's capability to stop the AP Black Tip round, though it is penetrated by the Raufoss round. The assessment highlights the significant kinetic energy transfer and potential for secondary damage, even when the primary projectile is stopped.

This video from DemolitionRanch, hosted by Matt Carriker, explores the capabilities of high-powered, regulated air rifles like the AirForce Texan SS and Sam Yang Dragon Claw. Carriker demonstrates their impressive power, accuracy, and surprisingly quiet operation due to integrated suppressors, highlighting a legal loophole where these airguns and their suppressors are not subject to NFA regulations. The content showcases ballistics testing and comparisons, emphasizing the expert knowledge of the host in firearms and related legalities.

This video features Nicholas Irving, a former Special Operations sniper, demonstrating and discussing various high-powered firearms. Irving, author of 'Way of the Reaper,' shares insights on sniper rifles like the Barrett M107A1 and SR-25, discusses the recoil of the S&W 500 Magnum, and tests the penetration capabilities of different calibers against an engine block. The content highlights practical applications and the effectiveness of these weapons in tactical scenarios.

This video demonstrates the dangerous consequences of firing incorrect ammunition calibers in firearms. Experienced instructor Matt Carriker shows how .380 ACP in a 9mm firearm and 9mm in a .40 S&W firearm can lead to cycling failures and severe brass deformation due to improper headspacing. The experiment highlights the critical importance of using the correct ammunition for each firearm to ensure safe operation and prevent damage.

This video from DemolitionRanch, featuring firearms expert Matt Carriker, tests the ballistic resistance of Flex Tape when used as improvised body armor. The experiment involves layering Flex Tape onto cardboard and testing its effectiveness against .22 LR, 5.7x28mm (FN PS90), and 9mm (CZ Scorpion Evo 3 S1) rounds. The results demonstrate that even extensive layering of Flex Tape is insufficient to stop common firearm calibers, highlighting the importance of proper ballistic materials.