Would You SURVIVE a Gunshot To Your Combat Helmet?! (vs Human Head)

This video features Iraqveteran8888 conducting a comprehensive torture test of the Premier Body Armor Fortis Level 3A ballistic helmet. The helmet is subjected to various threats, including 9mm, .44 Magnum, 7.62x25mm AP, and 5.7x28mm rounds, to assess its ballistic performance and backface deformation. The review highlights the helmet's construction, adjustability, and comfort, concluding it exceeded expectations against multiple calibers.

This video tests the Premier Body Armor FORTIS Level IIIA helmet against various handgun and magnum calibers, including .22 LR, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, 10mm, .44 Magnum, and 12 gauge buckshot. The helmet successfully stopped all tested calibers up to and including .44 Magnum, demonstrating impressive ballistic protection. Key features include an adjustable dial retention system, extensive Velcro real estate for accessories, and a comfortable internal padding system.

This video provides a comprehensive review and ballistic test of a Level IIIA helmet from Ballistic Armor Co. The helmet features standard tactical attachments like arc rails and a night vision shroud, with removable and replaceable padding. The review includes live-fire testing against the helmet with 9mm, .44 Magnum (both FMJ and hollow point), and .223 Remington rounds, demonstrating its protective capabilities against handgun calibers while showing limitations against rifle rounds.

This video details a comprehensive ballistic testing of the Premier Body Armor Fortis Level III+ GT plate, a NIJ RF2 rated armor designed as a lightweight alternative to Level IV plates. The testing involves multiple rifle caliber threats at close range (25 feet) and extended distances (100 yards), evaluating penetration and back face deformation. The plate demonstrates impressive performance against common threats like 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm, while also showing its limitations against higher-level threats at longer ranges as expected.

This video provides a practical demonstration of body armor and helmet effectiveness, featuring an Armored Republic Level 4 C2MH plate and a Protection Group Denmark Fast Cut helmet. The host, from Civilian Tactical, uses a budget $250 AR-15 build to conduct a live-fire test, firing 30 rounds at a target simulating vital organs and head protection. The results suggest body armor is highly likely to offer protection in general shooting scenarios.

This video by Edwin Sarkissian compares the ballistic performance of the .45 ACP and .38 Super calibers, specifically within the context of 1911-style pistols. The testing involved penetration through paper and a Level 3A ballistic helmet. The .45 ACP showed less penetration through paper but was stopped by the helmet, while the .38 Super penetrated more paper but also failed to penetrate the helmet, indicating different performance characteristics under stress.

This video provides an expert-level assessment of BB gun lethality for self-defense, featuring an experienced instructor from 1ShotTV. The test uses a realistic ballistic dummy head to compare a Daisy Red Rider BB gun, an Umarex MP40 CO2 replica, and a Gamo Wildcat Whisper pellet rifle. The findings indicate that BB guns are ineffective for self-defense, while pellet rifles show some potential but lack the stopping power of conventional firearms.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the BulletSafe VP3 Level 3A bulletproof vest's capabilities. The host, exhibiting high authority and expertise in ballistics and armor ratings, tests the vest against various calibers up to .44 Magnum and 12-gauge buckshot using a realistic ballistic dummy. The results highlight the vest's effectiveness in stopping rounds while also illustrating the potential for significant blunt force trauma and skeletal damage from high-energy impacts.

This review covers the Crosman DPMS SBR, a full-auto BB gun mimicking an AR-15 SBR. The host, demonstrating experienced authority, details its select-fire capability, dual CO2 power, 25-round capacity, and performance metrics like 430 FPS and 1400 RPM. The review includes practical demonstrations of loading, accuracy testing with minimal recoil, and penetration tests on various targets, concluding it offers a realistic full-auto experience for recreational shooting.

This video from 1ShotTV, featuring an experienced firearms content creator, experimentally tests the viability of a flare gun for self-defense. The tests reveal significant fire hazards when firing into household materials and inconsistent performance against clothing and ballistic targets. The Orion 12-gauge flare gun's single-shot capacity and slow reload time are highlighted as major drawbacks for defensive use. The conclusion strongly advises against using flare guns for self-defense due to these risks and limitations.