Spanish Comb Helmet BULLETPROOF? (Morion Helmet)

Published on January 12, 2025
Duration: 2:22

This video from Civilian Tactical tests the ballistic resistance of a Spanish Comb (Morion) helmet. The host, demonstrating high expertise in ballistic testing, shows how the helmet's design effectively deflects smaller calibers like .22 LR and .380 Auto, but is penetrated by rifle rounds. The test highlights the historical armor's limitations against modern firearms.

Quick Summary

The Spanish Comb (Morion) helmet is not bulletproof against modern firearms. Its historical design, featuring a high central comb, effectively deflects smaller calibers like .22 LR and .380 Auto. However, it is penetrated by rifle rounds (.223 Rem, 7.62x39mm) and can be breached by 9mm Luger ammunition, as demonstrated in ballistic tests by Civilian Tactical.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Spanish Comb Helmet
  2. 00:18Helmet Comparisons: Barbuta vs. Pigface vs. Morion
  3. 00:40Crossbow Bolt Test
  4. 01:05Shotgun Birdshot Test
  5. 01:13.22 Caliber Test
  6. 01:30.380 Auto Test
  7. 01:459mm Test
  8. 01:55Rifle Caliber Tests (.223, 7.62x39)
  9. 02:16Conclusion: Morion Helmet Effectiveness

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Spanish Comb (Morion) helmet bulletproof against modern firearms?

No, the Spanish Comb helmet is not bulletproof against modern firearms. While its design effectively deflects smaller calibers like .22 LR and .380 Auto, it is easily penetrated by rifle rounds (.223 Rem, 7.62x39mm) and can be breached by 9mm Luger rounds with sustained fire.

How does the Spanish Comb helmet's design aid in ballistic protection?

The Spanish Comb helmet features a high central comb and steep angles. This geometry is designed to maximize projectile deflection, causing rounds to glance off rather than penetrate directly, which proved effective against lower-velocity threats like crossbow bolts and handgun rounds.

What types of ammunition were tested against the Spanish Comb helmet?

The Spanish Comb helmet was tested against a Steambow crossbow bolt, 12-gauge birdshot, .22 LR, .380 Auto, 9mm Luger, .223 Remington, and 7.62x39mm ammunition. The results varied significantly based on caliber and velocity.

Did the Spanish Comb helmet stop 9mm rounds?

The Spanish Comb helmet initially deflected a 9mm round. However, a second shot fired into the same area successfully penetrated both the front and back of the helmet, indicating it is not reliably proof against 9mm Luger ammunition.

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