Sparta Helmet BULLETPROOF? *test* #gun #demolitionranch #fullautofriday

Published on May 30, 2023
Duration: 1:00

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a Sparta-style helmet using various modern firearms and ammunition. The Civilian Tactical host, a firearms enthusiast, tests the helmet's durability against 9mm, 12-gauge birdshot, and .22 LR rounds. The results show varying degrees of penetration, with higher-powered rounds like 9mm achieving full pass-through.

Quick Summary

A ballistic test on an 11-gauge steel Sparta-style helmet showed varying results. While it resisted 9mm shot shells and 12-gauge birdshot, a .22 LR round penetrated, and a standard 9mm round achieved full pass-through, demonstrating limitations against common handgun calibers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:13Ammunition Overview
  3. 00:18Low-Power Testing
  4. 00:35.22 LR Penetration
  5. 00:469mm Lethality Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Sparta helmet stop modern firearm rounds?

During a test by Civilian Tactical, a Sparta-style helmet made of 11-gauge steel was subjected to various rounds. While it stopped 9mm shot shells and 12-gauge birdshot, a .22 LR round penetrated, and a standard 9mm round achieved full pass-through.

What firearms were used in the Sparta helmet ballistic test?

The ballistic test on the Sparta helmet utilized a Taurus G2C for initial tests, a Bersa Thunder 22 for the .22 LR round, and a Bersa BP9CC for the 9mm penetration test.

Which ammunition types were tested against the Sparta helmet?

The Sparta helmet was tested against a blank, a 9mm shot shell, 12-gauge birdshot, a .22 LR round, and a standard 9mm round to assess its ballistic resistance.

What was the result of the 9mm test on the Sparta helmet?

When a 9mm round was fired from a Bersa BP9CC at the 11-gauge steel Sparta helmet, it resulted in a full pass-through, indicating the helmet is not rated to stop this caliber of ammunition.

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