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This video from Civilian Tactical tests the effectiveness of various locations within a Ford Explorer as cover against 9mm gunfire. The instructor demonstrates that while the driver's side door offers little protection, areas like the trunk, behind two doors (when positioned low), the passenger footwell, and the wheel well can effectively stop 9mm rounds. The test highlights that vehicles can offer significant ballistic protection.

This video from Tática Civil investigates whether bullets can ricochet off ice, similar to water. Using a .45 ACP pistol, the experiment involves firing at ice at various angles. The findings demonstrate that while initial shots may penetrate, lower impact angles can indeed cause bullets to ricochet, as evidenced by a successful test hitting a tree.

This video demonstrates the testing of specialized 12 Gauge ammunition designed for drone capture, developed by Maverick Drone Systems. The ammunition features a segmented projectile that opens in a net shape to disable and recover drones intact. The testing process involves firing the rounds at a drone stand-in and examining the projectile's components post-firing, highlighting the embedded Kevlar fibers and steel spheres.

This short demonstrates the ballistic power of the .500 Auto Max cartridge fired from an AR platform rifle. The video showcases a test where the round obliterates a water-filled protein powder tub, highlighting the round's destructive potential. The presenter, exhibiting clear familiarity with large-caliber firearms and ballistics, conducts a visual demonstration of the ammunition's impact.

This video demonstrates the firing of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50, into a sandbag target. It highlights the significant recoil and muzzle blast associated with this powerful caliber. The footage includes a close-up of the spent casing ejection and an assessment of the impact on the sandbag, showing penetration and sand leakage. Steel targets in the background are also observed for any secondary impacts.

This video provides first impressions and performance insights into several Ridgeback Defense suppressors, including the Rhino X, Rhino S, Sahara 300, Rodie 6, and Rodie 6K. The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise, conducts sound testing at various distances and notes low gas-to-face performance. The Rodie models are highlighted as favorites for their quiet operation and durability, with the Sahara 300 praised for .300 Blackout applications.

This comparison tests the .50 AE Desert Eagle against the .44 Magnum in various barrier tests, including wood, steel, sand, and concrete. While both calibers showed impressive power, the .50 AE demonstrated superior performance in ballistic gel with deeper penetration and a larger wound channel. Ultimately, the video questions if the .50 AE's marginal gains justify its significantly higher cost per round compared to the versatile .44 Magnum.

This video provides a detailed comparison between .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO ammunition, demonstrating their performance differences through rigorous barrier testing. While visually identical, 5.56 NATO shows a slight advantage in velocity and energy. Crucially, 5.56 NATO exhibits superior barrier penetration against lumber and steel, whereas .223 Remington struggles. Specialized rounds like M855A1 also show enhanced performance against sand barriers.

This video tests the lethality of various 'less lethal' shotgun rounds, including rubber buckshot, bean bags, and specialized projectiles. The .410 rubber buckshot demonstrated significantly higher velocity and penetration than 12-gauge versions. Bean bag rounds proved to be the most damaging, causing substantial plywood destruction and ballistic gel displacement, leading the host to conclude they are the most lethal 'less lethal' option.

This video compares 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP through various barrier tests including lumber, sand, and concrete, alongside ballistics gel testing. While all calibers performed similarly through most barriers, the .40 S&W showed slightly better penetration and expansion in ballistics gel. The host ultimately favors 9mm due to its lower recoil and higher capacity, despite the .40 S&W's respectable performance.