The 12 Gauge Jaw-Breaker!

This video from Tática Civil demonstrates a ballistic test of 12 Gauge shotgun shells loaded with Jawbreaker candies. The instructor, exhibiting experienced authority, tests their impact on a water jug and a ballistic gel head, comparing their spread to standard birdshot. The results indicate these candy rounds possess significant energy and a wider spread than expected, causing substantial damage to the ballistic gel.

This video demonstrates the effectiveness of the Maverick Drone Systems anti-drone round, a $20 12-gauge shotgun shell designed to entangle and destroy drone rotors. Live fire tests using ballistic gel analogs show the round creates significant lacerations and embeds its internal entanglement cords, proving its lethality even against soft targets. The host, from Civilian Tactical, highlights the specialized design and experimental nature of this drone interdiction ammunition.

This video demonstrates a test of 'chain shot,' an adaptation of historical pirate ammunition, using a modern shotgun and ballistic gel. Three types of chain (fine, medium, and thick) were loaded into shotgun shells and fired. The results showed minimal penetration for fine chain, moderate penetration for medium chain, and a surprising lack of penetration with the thick chain, which acted more like a paintball. The instructor concludes that chain shot is impractical for modern use.

This video from Civilian Tactical compares the sound and recoil of a 12 gauge shotgun during a 'mag dump' with and without a Yankee Hill Victor 12 suppressor. The instructor, demonstrating experienced firearm handling, found the suppressed test to be 40-50% quieter and significantly reduced felt recoil, though noted the suppressor became hot. The test highlights the practical benefits of suppressed shotgun use.

This video from Civilian Tactical tests the effectiveness of the YHM Victra 12 gauge shotgun suppressor with birdshot, buckshot, and slugs. The instructor demonstrates significant sound reduction across all ammunition types, noting the most pronounced difference with buckshot. The conclusion suggests birdshot or slower buckshot are ideal for achieving the quietest suppressed 12 gauge loads.

This video provides a direct comparison of a 12 gauge shotgun's sound and recoil when fired suppressed versus unsuppressed. The demonstration highlights a significant reduction in noise (40-50%) and smoother recoil with the Yankee Hill Vitra 12 suppressor. The instructor, demonstrating experienced knowledge, notes the practical benefits and the suppressor's heat buildup after sustained use.

This comedic skit humorously emphasizes the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It illustrates a handgun malfunction, specifically a stovepipe, and uses a visual gag with a spent casing to drive home the safety message. The creator showcases tactical gear and a Sig Sauer P365 XL, demonstrating firearm handling in a range environment.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG, against a tree. Surprisingly, even the powerful .50 BMG round failed to penetrate the tree completely, demonstrating the significant stopping power of natural barriers against firearms.

This video explores the hypothetical concept of using a human body as a suppressor, simulating the scenario with ballistic gel. A Derya Arms .22 rifle is fired into a ballistic gel head, with the host noting the shot sounded 'dead silent'. The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head.

This test evaluates the ballistic protection of a Belgian M1 steel helmet against various calibers. While it stopped birdshot, .22, and .380 Auto rounds, it failed to defeat 9mm and .223 Remington rounds, indicating it is not suitable for protection against common handgun or rifle threats.