The future of armored helmets

This video rigorously tests DEVTAC's modular armored helmets against various ballistic threats, including birdshot, .22 LR, .50 AE, 9mm full-auto, and 12-gauge slugs. While the helmet's armored sections demonstrate impressive resistance to direct hits from most calibers, penetration occurred through the non-armored eye lenses against the .22 machine gun and eventually through concentrated 9mm fire. The .50 AE round caused a rear plate to detach due to extreme impact energy.

This YouTube video is a product spotlight from SHOT Show 2023, featuring Amy Sweezey visiting the Highcom Armor booth. The segment highlights new tactical shields, helmets, and body armor from Highcom Armor. The video encourages viewers to visit the Highcom Armor website for more information.

This video details the AXL x REDACTED Squid Scrim Kit, a novel solution for helmet camouflage that integrates seamlessly with modern helmet-borne accessories. The kit addresses the common issue of traditional scrims interfering with lights, lasers, and battery packs. Expertly designed with input from individuals with extensive experience in helmet systems, it offers quick deployment and stowage via integrated pods, enhancing operational flexibility and maintaining access to critical signaling devices.

Eric from Barrel & Hatchet provides a pragmatic guide for prepared citizens on selecting essential tactical gear without overspending. He stresses avoiding industry hype and 'Gucci' products, focusing instead on value, reliability, and genuine problem-solving capabilities. The advice emphasizes investing in training and quality gear that enhances skills, rather than accumulating status symbols.

Former Navy SEAL Mark 'Coch' Cochiolo details the evolution of tactical helmets from his BUD/S training liners to modern, highly customizable ballistic headwear. He highlights the progression from basic fragmentation protection with the M1 Steel Pot to the ballistic capabilities of Kevlar and MICH helmets, emphasizing advancements in modularity and integrated systems for night vision and communications.

This video from Warrior Poet Society discusses whether civilians should own ballistic helmets. The description includes various links for Warrior Poet Society's website, training programs, merchandise, and app. It also promotes partners like My Patriot Supply and the Second Amendment Foundation, and provides social media links. The video appears to be an informational or discussion piece rather than a direct product review or demonstration, focusing on a safety and preparedness topic relevant to gun owners and preppers.

This video tests how many cast iron skillets are needed to stop various bullets, from .22 LR to 500 S&W Magnum. Most common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP are stopped by two skillets. Rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm also require two to three skillets, while the powerful 500 S&W Magnum penetrates three and is stopped by the fourth. The .22 LR failed to penetrate even the first skillet.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of a .50 BMG rifle, specifically the Serbu BFG-50A, against a section of railroad track. Various .50 caliber rounds, including Raufoss Mk 211 API and silver tip API, were fired. While the rifle and ammunition demonstrated the ability to penetrate even the thickest parts of the rail (over 1.5 inches), bullet deflection and shifting upon impact with the dense steel were observed.

This video demonstrates launching an M67 fragmentation grenade using an X Products Can Cannon towards a distant frozen lake. The Can Cannon, firing .223 blanks, successfully propels the grenade, which detonates upon impact, creating a visible hole in the ice. The experiment highlights the launcher's capability for extreme projectile delivery in challenging outdoor conditions.

This video tests the destructive power of a .50 caliber spotter round against 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass, comparing it to a standard FMJ round. The spotter round, designed to spark and flash, created a larger crater and more surface damage than the FMJ round, demonstrating its specialized impact characteristics. The Serbu BFG-50A rifle was used for both tests.