*SILICA GEL* Deadly? *test* #trackersafe #gun #fullautofriday #civtac #demolitionranch #demoranch

Published on January 3, 2023
Duration: 0:56

This video details an experiment by Civilian Tactical to test the lethality of custom-loaded 12-gauge shotgun shells using silica gel beads as a projectile. A budget pump-action shotgun, stored in a Tracker Safe, was used to fire these shells at various targets, including water bottles and a shrapnel vest. The results indicated that the silica gel birdshot was non-lethal, failing to significantly penetrate the targets.

Quick Summary

Civilian Tactical conducted an experiment to test the lethality of custom 12-gauge shotgun shells loaded with silica gel beads. Fired from a $170 pump-action shotgun, the silica gel birdshot embedded in cardboard but did not significantly damage water bottles or penetrate a shrapnel vest, proving non-lethal in this test.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction
  2. 00:07Equipment Selection
  3. 00:11Custom Ammunition
  4. 00:15Test Methodology
  5. 00:23Live Fire
  6. 00:31Results Analysis
  7. 00:51Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of testing silica gel in shotgun shells?

The experiment aimed to determine the lethality of using silica gel beads as a projectile in 12-gauge shotgun shells, comparing it to traditional birdshot. The results indicated it was non-lethal in the tested scenario.

What kind of shotgun was used for the silica gel birdshot test?

A budget-friendly, pump-action shotgun valued at $170 was used for the test. It was retrieved from a Tracker Safe for the experiment.

What were the results of firing silica gel birdshot at targets?

The silica gel beads embedded in cardboard targets but failed to significantly damage water bottles or penetrate a shrapnel vest, concluding the ammunition type was non-lethal in this context.

What materials were used in the custom silica gel shotgun shells?

The custom shells were 12-gauge and filled with white silica gel beads instead of traditional lead or steel shot. Transparent shells were used to showcase the contents.

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