Rifle Spalling VS Level 3 Helmet (Will It Stop The Fragments?) #civtac #demolitionranch #gun

Published on February 15, 2024
Duration: 0:59

This test evaluates a Protection Group Denmark Level 3 helmet's resistance to bullet spalling. Firing .300 Blackout at an angled steel plate, fragments impacted the helmet. While the outer coating was significantly damaged, the Kevlar interior prevented penetration, demonstrating effectiveness against shrapnel and ricochets.

Quick Summary

A Level 3 ballistic helmet from Protection Group Denmark was tested against .300 Blackout bullet spalling. While the helmet's exterior coating was significantly damaged and chipped by fragments, the Kevlar interior prevented any penetration, demonstrating its effectiveness against shrapnel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Spalling Test Setup
  2. 00:08Test Methodology: Catching Fragments
  3. 00:20Test 1: .300 Blackout Impact
  4. 00:29Test 2: Angled Steel for Intense Spalling
  5. 00:41Results: Helmet Integrity After Spalling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is bullet spalling and how does it affect ballistic helmets?

Spalling refers to fragments breaking off a bullet or target upon impact. This test shows that while spalling can damage a helmet's exterior coating, a Level 3 Kevlar helmet effectively stops these fragments from penetrating, offering protection against shrapnel.

Did the Level 3 helmet stop the .300 Blackout fragments?

Yes, the Protection Group Denmark Level 3 helmet successfully stopped fragments from .300 Blackout rounds. The impacts caused significant external damage and chipped the coating, but the Kevlar interior prevented any penetration.

How was the spalling test conducted?

The test involved firing .300 Blackout rounds at a steel target positioned above a Level 3 ballistic helmet. The helmet was placed to catch fragments and spalling generated when the bullets hit the steel, including a more intense test with an angled steel plate.

What kind of damage did the helmet sustain from spalling?

The helmet sustained considerable external damage, including chips to its coating and visible shredding of the outer layer. However, internal inspection confirmed zero penetration through the Kevlar material.

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