Will This Thing Shoot Shotgun Rounds?

This entry details the 'No Wasted Space' concept in shotgun shells, exemplified by the Hickory Flat Boars Havoc BB Shell. The video demonstrates how filling gaps between 00 Buckshot with BB pellets maximizes damage output. Expert insights from Civilian Tactical cover ballistics testing on various media, highlighting the shell's effectiveness for high-damage applications. The guide emphasizes safe firearm handling during testing.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the performance of experimental ceramic BB shotgun shells. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, conducts a thorough test using a semi-automatic 12 Gauge shotgun and various targets including ballistics gelatin. The analysis reveals interesting data on penetration and spread, offering an informative look at this unique ammunition type.

This video details ten ammunition types prioritized by preppers, focusing on rational decision-making based on availability, production infrastructure, use case breadth, trade value, and shelf life. It highlights calibers like .357 Magnum for its dual-use capability with .38 Special, .57x28mm for its armor penetration potential, and .300 Blackout for its subsonic/supersonic flexibility. The analysis also covers .45 ACP for its robust domestic production, 12 gauge for its versatility, 5.56 NATO due to the vast AR-15 platform base, and 9mm Luger as the most accessible and affordable option. The instructor emphasizes proactive stockpiling before shortages occur.

This video tests common household objects and vehicle components as ballistic cover against various calibers including .22 LR, 9mm, .223, 12 gauge, and 300 Blackout. The experiment uses ballistic dummies to determine if objects provide cover (stopping rounds) or concealment (not stopping rounds). Results indicate that most everyday items offer minimal to no effective cover against common firearm calibers, with only certain materials and calibers showing potential to stop rounds.

This video demonstrates a unique ballistic test using 12 Gauge shotgun shells loaded with jawbreaker candies. The instructor, exhibiting experienced authority, fires these shells at a water jug, paper target, and a Clear Ballistics Joe Fit Head. The results show that these candy projectiles carry significant energy, create a wide spread, and can cause substantial damage, debunking the notion that they are harmless.

This video demonstrates the creation and ballistic performance of a 'dime cut shell,' a modified 12 gauge shotgun shell. The expert instructor from Civilian Tactical shows how cutting the shell's base causes the pellets to fly as a single unit, creating a slug-like effect. Testing includes impacts on a water jug and a Clear Ballistics Joe Fit head, revealing significant damage and projectile dispersion patterns.

This video presents a humorous skit emphasizing the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It visually demonstrates a handgun malfunction and uses a relatable, albeit exaggerated, scenario with a spent casing to highlight the potential dangers of inadequate eye safety. The creator, experienced in firearm handling and tactical gear, reinforces this essential safety message.

This video features a 'bulletproof' test where a tree is used as a ballistic medium to test various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high-level firearms expertise, shows that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG can be significantly stopped by a dense tree, with none of the tested rounds achieving a complete pass-through. The test highlights the surprising terminal ballistics of different ammunition types against natural barriers.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the concept of using a human body, simulated with ballistic gel, as a suppressor. The host fires a Derya Arms .22 rifle directly against a ballistic gel head and block, noting the shot sounded 'dead silent.' The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head and into the gel block.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a Belgian M1 steel helmet, evaluating its resistance against various calibers from birdshot to .223. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, shows that the helmet is not bulletproof against common handgun and rifle rounds like 9mm and .223. The host's energetic and demonstration-oriented style, coupled with expertise in tactical gear, provides a clear assessment of the helmet's limitations.