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This video from Civilian Tactical explores the performance of a 12-gauge slug loaded backwards in its shell. The experiment, conducted by an experienced firearms content creator, demonstrates through live-fire testing at an outdoor range that backwards slugs exhibit extremely low accuracy, creating large, irregular holes and scattered impacts compared to standard slugs. The host emphasizes safe handling throughout the comparative test.

Sully from Line 45 outlines seven essential calibers for gun owners to stockpile in anticipation of future ammunition shortages, emphasizing their specific roles and the current market conditions. The video highlights the importance of proactive stocking for calibers like 300 Blackout, 308 Winchester, 10mm Auto, 12 Gauge, 22 LR, 223 Remington/5.56 NATO, and 9mm Luger, detailing their performance characteristics and availability challenges.

This video explores the theoretical possibility of reloading shotgun shells with black powder, drawing parallels to Civil War reenactments. While acknowledging the need for primers, spent shells, and a punch for primer removal, the demonstration focuses on the practical outcomes. The test involved three custom-loaded shells fired from a GForce Arms Filthy Pheasant over-under shotgun, highlighting significant smoke production and surprisingly light recoil, though the process is noted to make firearms very dirty.

This video explores the performance of 'brass wild shot,' a type of 12-gauge ammunition featuring projectiles of various sizes. Tests include energy transfer via a water jug, projectile spread on a paper target, and terminal ballistics in ballistic gelatin. The ammunition demonstrates significant spread and varied penetration depths, with smaller projectiles stopping early and larger ones penetrating deeply.

This guide details a practical test comparing the accuracy of wax slugs against standard 1-ounce rifled slugs using a Beretta 1301 shotgun. The experienced instructor demonstrates proper shooting technique and analyzes the results, highlighting key differences in projectile design and their impact on accuracy. The test aims to determine the practical effectiveness of wax slugs for potential use.

This video showcases a creative visual loop demonstrating firearm handling and a unique way of storing shotgun shells. While not a traditional training video, it highlights safe practices like proper stance and eye protection. The content creator, Drobashevich, uses humor to engage viewers while subtly reinforcing firearm safety principles.

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.