What is the Best Gun & Ammo for Home Defense | Ballistic Test | Tactical Rifleman

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  • čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
  • This week on Tactical Rifleman, we are looking at what the best ammo and gun for home defense is, it's another video in our “Home Defense” series… better known as the “Wall Video.” After our last Wall video, we had a TON of comments from viewers, pissed that I didn’t use THEIR favorite hollow point or THEIR favorite rifle/pistol round. There were also tons of requests for other variables; such as “block in front of the wall,” “multiple-drywall walls,” and the “just do a plain gel block video” request. Well, we listened, and we have filmed several new wall videos, and have a bunch more planned for the near future. No, I’m not going to shoot my pretty walls with a .50 BMG. Well, maybe not for a while.
    So, this week I tried to check a few of your request blocks… We are going to shoot the bad guy, with a bunch of your favorite Home Defense rounds, and then we are going to measure the over-penetration through that typical “American” drywall interior home wall (if they over penetrate).
    Now, I did mention “your favorite Home Defense rounds.” Remember, in our previous “Wall” video we had already tested Buckshot, Birdshot, Slug, 9mm Ball, and 5.56mm Ball. So, we didn’t need to do any of those again. You, the commenters, listed a ton of other home defense rounds… mostly Hollow Points. Did we use YOUR favorite? Actually, I picked these rounds because… First, the 12 Gauge Buckshot is being used as a “constant” and because half the planet hates me for saying “I don’t like shotguns.” Second, to represent “Hollow Points” I decided to go with a standard jacketed hollow point, and I decided to go with .45ACP. Why 45? Well, because it is actually going to over-penetrate less than the same hollow points in other calibers. That’s right, the smaller 10mm, 357sig, .40, and even the 9mm all penetrate deeper than the .45ACP (with the same bullet design). As for the other four bullets (9mm & 5.56mm), I decided to pick ammo that I wanted to see. Remember I said “YOUR favorite Home Defense rounds”? Well, I am hoping after you see WHY I picked these, that you just might change YOUR mind about what ammo you want for home defense.
    We love Inceptor Frangible ammo, and we have a Promo Code to save you a bit. Also, G-9 makes some really great ammo, especially for EDC. Their pistol ammo will go through the windshields and car doors, while still limiting over-penetration when it finally hits the bad guy. Magic? Nope, just a company thinking outside the box and applying physics to solve life’s problems. This is my new EDC ammo.
    So, give this video a second view. I guarantee that you will pick something up. Yes, it is boring, no pretty brick walls or Tannerite. There is no jackassery for viewers to bitch about. Raw data. You be the judge.
    Thanks for watching, and a special BIG THANKS to all our Patreon patrons, whos support helps us build these walls, buy this sexy ammo/guns/gel, and keep the film crew fed. Strength and Honor, TR.
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  • @bw2442
    @bw2442 Před 3 lety +245

    The claymore mine has always been found to be an effective home defense strategy.

    • @oddish4352
      @oddish4352 Před 3 lety +32

      I like the flamethrower, myself. Anything that the UN considers inhumane can't be too bad.

    • @joesinegal8167
      @joesinegal8167 Před 3 lety +3

      🤣😂🤣😂🤣✌️🇺🇸✌️

    • @ourtime-downhere6931
      @ourtime-downhere6931 Před 3 lety +11

      @@oddish4352 self defense flame thrower might be the best weapon ever. not very expensive and nobody seems to have an issue with it like they do guns.

    • @rell0223
      @rell0223 Před 3 lety +6

      Got about 8 or 9 claymore roombas on standby

    • @oddish4352
      @oddish4352 Před 3 lety +9

      @@rell0223 Someone should invent those. They vacuum your rug, and if you have an intruder, they convert him to chunk salsa.

  • @softdev1
    @softdev1 Před 4 lety +301

    Thought it might be helpful to have a list of times for each round:
    8:12 - Remington 9 PEL Express
    9:52 - Remington Golden Saber .45ACP JHP
    13:03 - G9 External Hollow Points
    14:43 - ARX Inceptor 9mm frangible
    17:22 - SRR Inceptor .223 frangible
    20:17 - Federal V Shok 5.56

    • @marcalexander6450
      @marcalexander6450 Před 4 lety +9

      Thanks man 🤙🏾

    • @tonyhochanadel8406
      @tonyhochanadel8406 Před 4 lety +7

      Is the G9 a 9mm?

    • @toki89666
      @toki89666 Před 3 lety +1

      Bro, it's 5.56, as in millimeters.
      Do you even metric? .556 would be like a sand grain in diameter.

    • @softdev1
      @softdev1 Před 3 lety +16

      @@toki89666 thanks. It’s called a typo

    • @mason1011
      @mason1011 Před 3 lety +9

      @@toki89666 shut up.

  • @jessedisney7208
    @jessedisney7208 Před 5 lety +26

    I bought my first 5.56 rifle this week for home defense and this ballistics test is a huge help. This AR market is saturated with ammo and accessories, and channels like this really help someone new to the AR world so much. Great work and thanks for making the video!

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 5 lety +3

      Thanks for watching, TR

    • @hankofthehill4803
      @hankofthehill4803 Před rokem +1

      theres like only 5 types of 5.56 ammo and 500+ brands

    • @KPHVAC
      @KPHVAC Před rokem +1

      I hope you are still shooting, training, and enjoying 2a freedom! Bring friends and family out shooting whenever possible.

  • @talisor
    @talisor Před 5 lety +358

    "The surgeon is SOOOO going to be pissed at you." That just might be the best marketing line for HD ammo, ever.

    • @djk91lx28
      @djk91lx28 Před 5 lety +10

      Richard G Exactly. My favorite part of the video. 👏🏼👏🏼

    • @fokjohnpainkiller
      @fokjohnpainkiller Před 5 lety +21

      Just wait until somebody uses this in court against your justified actions to discredit you.

    • @psychkd
      @psychkd Před 5 lety +4

      I thought that was hilarious!😎

    • @dustinb2522
      @dustinb2522 Před 5 lety +2

      I'd buy that shirt

    • @Rich_man_north_of_Richmond
      @Rich_man_north_of_Richmond Před 5 lety +3

      best line ever...

  • @240352065
    @240352065 Před 5 lety +59

    I wish viewers understood that even in the mid 80’s, (Corporal Karl) was the same caliber operator as he is now. Always on cue and very accurate in operator/survival wisdom. Needless to say entertaining, keep kicking it brother !!

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 5 lety +26

      Funny shit. Corporal days were a long time ago. I miss you guys. Fun good times for sure. Thanks for watching, TR

  • @rockhead1731
    @rockhead1731 Před 3 lety +225

    Best ammo to use for home defense is whatever you can find right now

    • @TheAferguson381
      @TheAferguson381 Před 3 lety +5

      Amen

    • @lorrainemartinelli6291
      @lorrainemartinelli6291 Před 3 lety +12

      Luckily I just before the pandemic bought a bunch of ammo for summer training so instead I have what's now apparently worth almost as much as My gold bullion lol.
      Got a bunch of PDX-1 defender, V shock, and XM193 and a bunch of gf dot and federal hst for My g17 and PC Carbine. 00 buckshot, 2oz slugs, 22lr. (well I HAD) I should say untill It all fell down a mountain side while sighting in. Now I'm gunless 😰.

    • @joerobo682
      @joerobo682 Před 3 lety +1

      Second that "Amen"

    • @mattheworrick9592
      @mattheworrick9592 Před 3 lety +4

      I use a rubber band gun for home defense. That’s about all we have here.

    • @Ricky_Spanishh
      @Ricky_Spanishh Před 3 lety +5

      @@mattheworrick9592 California?

  • @Anonymous-pn4xm
    @Anonymous-pn4xm Před 3 lety +7

    That Frangible .223 was nasty

  • @mtbjason4
    @mtbjason4 Před 4 lety +13

    That frangible is pretty amazing!

  • @danno1800
    @danno1800 Před 3 lety +17

    What a fabulous job you did demonstrating the various bullet types inside of a home. Thank you!

  • @ajoo129
    @ajoo129 Před 5 lety +152

    *The next day :*
    *"Is .50 cal effective for home defense?"*
    *-Demolition Ranch*

    • @johndaroldbrandt178
      @johndaroldbrandt178 Před 5 lety +8

      depends how big the home is?

    • @ajoo129
      @ajoo129 Před 5 lety +5

      @@johndaroldbrandt178 It's a joke... I'm not serious

    • @Tendou_Pein
      @Tendou_Pein Před 5 lety +1

      Lol!

    • @jackedupjunkers1922
      @jackedupjunkers1922 Před 5 lety +5

      Frangable 50 bmg would be a monster

    • @user936
      @user936 Před 4 lety +9

      @@johndaroldbrandt178 Mansion defence - niche market, but it does exist.
      When that guy is charging your drawbridge from the other side of the moat, past the parking lot, across the second tennis court 😀

  • @itwasaladream
    @itwasaladream Před 4 lety +6

    If someone told me Karl was Norm McDonald's son, I wouldnt question it. Great video!

    • @brazoon1
      @brazoon1 Před 2 lety

      I agree. At first I thought he looked a bit like him, then I realized he even sounds like him!

  • @MrJules2U
    @MrJules2U Před 5 lety +39

    I'm just trying to imagine a smoking chest wound from one of those 5.56 frang rounds

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 5 lety +17

      Would suck

    • @Hakashi57
      @Hakashi57 Před 4 lety +12

      Tactical Rifleman quite literally

    • @hededcdn
      @hededcdn Před 3 lety

      Cool

    • @Killin_365
      @Killin_365 Před 3 lety

      4real. There was a big ass cloud coming off that thing. I’m sure some of that shit spits in your eyes, face, whatever. So not only can you’re body take a bong rip out of you’re chest, you also won’t be able to watch.

    • @joesinegal8167
      @joesinegal8167 Před 3 lety

      That Would Be A Great Movie Scene! ✌️🇺🇸✌️

  • @icebergslim287
    @icebergslim287 Před 2 lety +6

    @Tactical Rifleman, I think I speak for all gun owners when I say thanks for your efforts and informative information. This is without question things we all should learn! The last thing anyone wants to do is hurt an innocent person.

  • @expertadvice4u
    @expertadvice4u Před 5 lety +38

    No one else producing this kind of content. Nice

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 5 lety +12

      Thanks for watching, TR

    • @bigdongled3077
      @bigdongled3077 Před 4 lety +5

      That’s completely wrong 😂 there’s tons of gun channels doing stuff like this

  • @flobrob707
    @flobrob707 Před 5 lety +72

    Finally. A good realistic example. Good info. Thanks for the work. I’ll be switching to v-max for my HD.

    • @mattfleming86
      @mattfleming86 Před 3 lety

      I keep hoping nosler will make a SD ballistic tip. They already have a solid base, but I wish that solid base was about 20gr and the jacket had just a little taper. Just so that it gets a hair deeper but still dumps that energy quick... they do in bigger calibers but not .224..

  • @two23rem
    @two23rem Před 5 lety +127

    Karl's wife "Hun, where's the hand towel?"
    Karl "Uhhhhhh?"

    • @oddish4352
      @oddish4352 Před 3 lety

      Karl: "I was using it for... special purposes."
      Karl's wife: "Uchhh! Keep it."

  • @blulight1170
    @blulight1170 Před 4 lety +8

    Sir: I found this vid when researching 9MM & .380 "Honey Badger" (fluted ammo) ammo. I have been carrying the Honey Badger in both the 9MM and my back up G42 .380, very good defense rounds. Thanks for your outstanding info and all your work.

  • @tylerlowder2338
    @tylerlowder2338 Před 3 lety +6

    This is the first time I have seen the .223 Inceptor shot into gel. I like the wound.

  • @meejmuas8686
    @meejmuas8686 Před 2 lety +2

    The linen cloth is a good test for the layer of clothing, it closely resembles a hoodie

  • @Mrgunsngear
    @Mrgunsngear Před 5 lety +169

    interesting data; thanks

    • @waterweirdo9285
      @waterweirdo9285 Před 3 lety +2

      Omg Mrgunsngear !!!!!!!!!!!?!?

    • @maddog8004
      @maddog8004 Před 3 lety +1

      Puh all nice and interesting viable like fight instruction videos on how to disarm a knife wielding maniac with your bare hands. The outtake is if you shoot in a home defense scenario you better only shoot what you see you better only shoot as often as you need and you damn better hit every shoot you shoot because if you don't hit, the bullets will go through the wall and the next two walls as well.

    • @danayen4806
      @danayen4806 Před 2 lety +1

      @@maddog8004 7 walls if you miss on less it hits a stud.

    • @Me-hv9fk
      @Me-hv9fk Před 2 lety +1

      Data is NOT information!!!

  • @chemdawg6
    @chemdawg6 Před 5 lety +3

    Great review. Thanks for putting this together. Very good to show to the family when training them what to use and why.

  • @ChiefMiddleFinger
    @ChiefMiddleFinger Před 5 lety +79

    "Sexy hole in the wall" but didn't go thru the other side. Hell Yeah !
    And bad guys wear faaaabriiic...I will laugh all day on that one.

  • @fin_jan
    @fin_jan Před 3 lety +13

    17:20 Never mind penetration... That's like a donkey kick to your vitals.
    Riveting! Good work.

  • @xbanner76x11
    @xbanner76x11 Před 3 lety +1

    This is the best video I've seen on home defense ammo comparisons so far! Thank you.

  • @latinogabe69
    @latinogabe69 Před 2 lety +29

    One of the reasons why I chose frangible 223/5.56 and 300 blk ammo in my AR15 pistols set up for home defense. Too many times people fail to understand that you choose ammo according to the environment and desired effect. Great video!

    • @427SuperSnake1
      @427SuperSnake1 Před 2 lety +4

      Frangible is great on gel, and trash in the real world. No agency, military or someone who wants good terminal performance bothers with frangible ammo.

  • @dhimes814
    @dhimes814 Před 5 lety +5

    I love that Inceptor 223! So far that is the best performing frangible round I have seen. The gel block looks like a beautiful piece of modern art.

  • @jdawg54874
    @jdawg54874 Před 5 lety +46

    I want to see varmint rounds from a 10.5" pistol/sbr

    • @KingTesticus
      @KingTesticus Před 5 lety +3

      you & me both

    • @lanenicholson3712
      @lanenicholson3712 Před 5 lety +2

      Shortening the barrel wont change terminal ballistics at that range.

    • @FreedomInc
      @FreedomInc Před 5 lety +11

      @@lanenicholson3712 it actually does. Normal velocity from a 20" barrel is 3250fps. In general 5.56 must be in the 2700fps range or greater to fragment correctly. A 10.5" barrel has velocities from even the best match cartridges around 2250fps to 2350fps max. Telling someone it doesnt matter will get someone killed because it does matter. What matters most is the projectile design. Fmjbt will tumble and fragment at 2750fps,but not at 2400fps. If someone is using a 10.5" barrel for home defense,use a round specifically designed for the velocities that can be expected. G2 research R.I.P. 5.56 is absolutely one of the best rounds for the home defense AR pistol and will fragment at the lower velocities of these shorter barrels.

    • @furryhatsgunsunicorns3219
      @furryhatsgunsunicorns3219 Před 5 lety +8

      @@FreedomInc There are actually quite a few tests showing decent tumbling and fragmenting of various .223 and 5.56mm even from a 7.5" barrel with most of those under 62 grains easily passing the 2200 fps mark. With a 10.5" barrel that definitely is no problem. Look up the PoBoy Special's channel and you'll see what I'm talking about. As for the G2 RIP round, it actually with its 65 grain projectile, is a bit slower than most but still would probably be fine in a 10.5" barrel. But really any 55 or 62 grain soft point hunting round in .223 would do fine. Where you run into trouble is the "varmint" rounds mean to rapidly disintegrate as these tend to have low penetration. Ironically the faster the velocity, generally the lower penetration they get as they disintegrate faster. Right now I'm trying to find more tests of the Federal American Eagle 50 grain varmint round through shorter barreled AR's to see if inversely , these get better penetration with lower velocity. But until then I'm just sticking with Remington 55 grain soft point rounds. They're pricey but worth it. For practice I just use cheap Federal XM-193 FMJ (which also performs reasonably well in gel even out of short barrels).

    • @FreedomInc
      @FreedomInc Před 5 lety +3

      @@furryhatsgunsunicorns3219 I agree with most of what you said. If you read my comment it was based I the "fmjbt" projectile. Spire points will mushroom even at super low velocities. They fragment at these low velocities due friction and mushrooming. They aren't actually fragmenting they are being torn apart. The light varmint rounds disintegrate due to twist rates multiplied by velocities,or rather the 2 combined. The lighter the projectile in 5.56 or similar also means its shorter. Contrary to popular belief twist rates aren't a factor because of weights of the projectiles,rather their lengths. But since you have a max and minimum diameter weight is relative to length when comparing a certain type of projectile. With a 35 grain varmint round,really someone should be using a 1.12 or a 1.14 twist rate barrel. My point was that a fmjbt will fragment apon impact at 2750fps,but not at 2350fps which all you are going to get from a 10.5 inch barrel. I guess no matter what firearm you have,just do your due diligence so you dont poke self dealing holes in people before they kill you.(not meaning you personally)

  • @dirkstaff1732
    @dirkstaff1732 Před 5 lety +3

    Very helpful demonstration... thanks for the knowledge- cheers.

  • @charleshicks6612
    @charleshicks6612 Před 5 lety +46

    RIP hand towel, you will be missed...

    • @user936
      @user936 Před 4 lety +4

      Died for a worthy cause.

  • @jonwm01
    @jonwm01 Před 5 lety +3

    I was thinking the same thing about the surgeon being pissed lol! Also someone else is gonna be pissed that their catch rag is now shot full of holes.!! Keep up the great info guys!!

  • @marekburza7425
    @marekburza7425 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic info brother..... Thank you. I love clear ballistic tests for realistic ideas of what to expect.

  • @Chrisrico1
    @Chrisrico1 Před 5 lety

    Good to hear this, it’s amazing what you learn when listening to someone who knows wth they’re talking about!!!!!

  • @TheCandidCritic
    @TheCandidCritic Před 4 lety +18

    Never thought of varmint ammo for home defense but makes perfect sense; loved the way it performed on the gelatin too!

    • @flammingremy7263
      @flammingremy7263 Před rokem +1

      Honestly, the perfect gun for home defense has to be the one that can shoot thru five inches of steel. Never know when you need to kill the every family in a line 3 miles away from your house

    • @Real_Richmond_510
      @Real_Richmond_510 Před rokem +1

      Well as we all know, anyone breaking into a home is classified by society as varmint 🫡 so the round should perform well as seen here. I would hate to be on the receiving end of a varmint round from a 5.56 or even a m855 green tip. ☠️

  • @donprater6944
    @donprater6944 Před 3 lety +3

    The loaded one within reach 👌

  • @godcurse9835
    @godcurse9835 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks! Definitely some life saving information in this one, frangible ammo in a carbine seems like a great option, you could probably get really short on the barrel too if it's only for home defense depending on the size of your home and property, don't really need to be landing shots at 500 meters under those circumstances.

  • @DSjockey
    @DSjockey Před 4 lety

    Thanks very much for doing this, I had not seen tests on about 4 of the of the ammo types you tested

  • @sbrking6380
    @sbrking6380 Před 3 lety +4

    "The surgeons gonna hate you. Great performance"

  • @dsbiddle
    @dsbiddle Před 5 lety +33

    The obvious solution for some of these rounds is to make sure your family members and loved ones wear four layers of denim.

  • @peregrinussolutionsllc6010

    Great setup and demonstration. This test was very eye opening! I did not know about these new (to me at least) 556 varmint rounds or realize all the downsides to a home defense shotgun prior to this video. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experience through such great content!

  • @djk91lx28
    @djk91lx28 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for the info Carl. Good to know. I will be purchasing some frangible ammo at the gun show this weekend. Have a great weekend. 🍻🇺🇸

  • @MyFireVideos
    @MyFireVideos Před 4 lety +9

    Thank you! This video was extremely helpful! America!

  • @ericmartin2470
    @ericmartin2470 Před 3 lety +3

    i use #3 20 Gauge for many reasons one of which is for the limited over-pen.

    • @oddish4352
      @oddish4352 Před 3 lety +1

      And it has the same throw weight and velocity as a 12 gauge reduced recoil law enforcement round, but makes 11 more holes.

  • @davidstuck2866
    @davidstuck2866 Před 3 lety +1

    great video! something occurred to me after the 3rd bullet got stopped by the 2nd layer of drywall. if you left about a 2-3" gap on the bottom of the 2nd layer of drywall, it would be very easy to retrieve the bullet that got stopped by it. and you could show it to viewers.

  • @dmack346
    @dmack346 Před 3 lety

    Great content. I'm picking up my AR and I wanted to know the best ammo for home defense and you answered my question. Thank you.

  • @turdcurd6063
    @turdcurd6063 Před 3 lety +15

    I have the same exact towels, now I know their not bullet proof.

  • @nelson0110
    @nelson0110 Před 5 lety +48

    😆 this isn’t the 70’s, he’s says. Karl your the awesome! Haha

    • @JK-ug7rm
      @JK-ug7rm Před 5 lety

      we arent wearing terrycloth either. rather see a cotton tshirt used.

    • @don0295
      @don0295 Před 5 lety

      JK 241 it’s still cotton like most clothes. Plus how much of a difference does a cotton terry cloth make vs a cotton t shirt?

  • @jerrya6855
    @jerrya6855 Před 3 lety +2

    that interceptor ammo slaps.
    going to get a few boxes for home defense.

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 3 lety +2

      Pine Valley Munitions also makes great Frangible ammo. Use code TR5 to save 5% off everything on their website. TR

  • @codyekholm6795
    @codyekholm6795 Před 5 lety

    Love the video. Awesome and informative as always. If you do another part of this series, I would love to see what happens if you were to miss the bad guy, and end up hitting the wall. Keep up the great and informative work

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 5 lety +1

      We did a video on just that topic: czcams.com/video/7VeqqNuQU_4/video.html

  • @livefire817
    @livefire817 Před 3 lety +6

    Still a fan of 5.56 ball ammo for home defense. Ultra reliable and will defeat most everything then fall apart before exiting.

  • @christianincognito6621
    @christianincognito6621 Před 3 lety +5

    The best gun and ammo is the one you can shoot the best especially in the middle of the night.

  • @danielmanly7537
    @danielmanly7537 Před 5 lety

    The knowledge / information that you provide is greatly appreciated here in the PNW.

  • @jmpetersrn
    @jmpetersrn Před 2 lety

    Going back through some of my favorite episodes. Over 648,000 subscribers! Love ya, Karl.

  • @tackytrooper
    @tackytrooper Před 5 lety +27

    Outstanding work here Karl!
    I recommend you sell a "swing it around and hit it from the other side" t-shirt. :D

    • @shanek6582
      @shanek6582 Před 5 lety +1

      tackytrooper I’d buy one.

  • @wolfy07ro
    @wolfy07ro Před 5 lety +5

    This was educative. Thank you for the work you put out for us.
    On the other hand, what do you think about HPBT projectiles from 223 rifle?

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 5 lety +4

      They are very accurate. However, they do not expand consistently

  • @twowheelfarm9024
    @twowheelfarm9024 Před 3 lety

    Probably the best video I have seen on the subject. You have changed my mind.

  • @philh2793
    @philh2793 Před 3 lety

    Very educational with excellent visual examples and comparisons!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

  • @LivingInColumbus
    @LivingInColumbus Před 3 lety +3

    Well done !! I'm a "frangible" convert for in home defense......

  • @JohnDoe-du6yi
    @JohnDoe-du6yi Před 3 lety +6

    The problem with 556 is in a confined space the overpressure and noise.

    • @jethrob258
      @jethrob258 Před 3 lety

      Yeah if you miss you definitely throw a shock wave at their ears along with big flash. Also the noise gets your neighbors attention. WP addresses this idea about silencers in home defense

    • @ronwilliams329
      @ronwilliams329 Před 3 lety +3

      ​@@jethrob258 WP brings up some good points but I and tons of others don't buy the silencer line. I've been in the same situations he spoke of but for even more years and I'm forced to protect what hearing I have left. Constant ringing since 03/2007 and no signs it will stop. Handgun/Rifle within arms reach of my bed and both are canned. Cannot afford to lose any more of what I have left.

    • @asdfghjk2933
      @asdfghjk2933 Před 2 lety

      Either go with a SBR + can or keep a pair of electronic hearing pro next to your rifle.

  • @HelplmAlive
    @HelplmAlive Před 5 lety

    About bloody time for round 2. Good stuff!

  • @johnmassey2309
    @johnmassey2309 Před 4 lety

    Karl as usual you have enlightened me again. Picked up some inceptor ammo because small 380s don't feed hollow points well. Inceptor ammo works well and I had not even heard of it until you told me. The woman who demanded 380 loves it. Thanks again partner.

  • @cameronmccoy5051
    @cameronmccoy5051 Před 5 lety +46

    Bill Burr needs to show this to the gun store guy trying to sell him a shotgun for “the Spread”

    • @oddish4352
      @oddish4352 Před 3 lety +3

      A shotgun is Ok if you use the right rounds. OO Buck is favored by military and law enforcement because it can kill at 50m. For up close and personal against humans, #4 buck is the saner choice. You get 24+ wounds instead of 9, and way less penetration.

    • @cameronmccoy5051
      @cameronmccoy5051 Před 3 lety

      @@oddish4352 i think its ok if it is what you have available, but I think there are better options if you can get them.

    • @oddish4352
      @oddish4352 Před 3 lety

      @@cameronmccoy5051 Ammo selection is always a big deal. There's probably 5.56 and 9mm rounds that would punch through drywall, and I think there's a polymer tipped 45 that won't clog.

    • @Akguy545762
      @Akguy545762 Před 3 lety +1

      @@oddish4352 yeah I use #4 buck. FBI test show it to be about the best way to go. Be careful #4 buck is different than the #4 bird shot you see at all the stores. It can be confusing especially for new shooters.

    • @oddish4352
      @oddish4352 Před 3 lety +2

      @@Akguy545762 I know, and I'm careful. #3 Buck is also Ok, and the industry standard for 20 ga users. A 20 pellet load has the same throw weight and velocity as a law enforcement 12 ga OO load. And makes 11 more holes in the target.

  • @66ECHO
    @66ECHO Před 5 lety +3

    Absolutely the best video of yours for me. Very enlightening. I use the fragmentation ammo & was questioning if I should use commonly used hollow points for self defense. Thank you.

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for watching, TR

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for watching, TR

    • @JackManiacky
      @JackManiacky Před 5 lety

      You should use the ammo that meets the FBIs guidelines, not one that doesn't meet the 12 inch minimum penetration standard in calibrated gel and can't even do it in uncalibrated clear gel which typically shows greater penetration than the real stuff.

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 5 lety +1

      Not using FBI guidelines. Mine. My Channel. Watch or don't. My point is that the FBI guild lines are NOT for home defense. I want people to think outside the norm. Thanks for watching, TR

    • @JackManiacky
      @JackManiacky Před 5 lety

      @@TacticalRifleman fair enough. For the record I think your channel is great. I consider you an expert at what you do and you're a great teacher too, I just disagree on this video. Nothing personal

  • @drunkenmoosecorp8878
    @drunkenmoosecorp8878 Před 4 lety

    Great video, gives a lot to think about for home defense.

  • @lanceelliott3010
    @lanceelliott3010 Před 5 lety +1

    Great work on the video. I am a oddball in that I prefer the 40 s&w and I use plain old 55 grain soft points for home defense.

    • @toki89666
      @toki89666 Před 3 lety +1

      Soft points would be much better than frangible for HD. This Tactical Rifleman guy is suspect anyways.
      In a few comments above this some guy said he "preferred rock salt for shotgun ammo" and ask TR what he thought of that.
      TR said "Rock Salt is fine",
      An

  • @cuttlefishlongbottomtonche3974

    No pork chop pectorals? No patented fleece back stop? Pffffffft

  • @anchorbait6662
    @anchorbait6662 Před 5 lety +8

    Damn that's alot of fresh gel blocks.

    • @anchorbait6662
      @anchorbait6662 Před 5 lety +2

      @Chad Hulsizer hopefully you have a massive vat and don't have to melt them down one at a time. Ha thanks for sharing. Cheers

    • @anchorbait6662
      @anchorbait6662 Před 5 lety +2

      @Chad Hulsizer thanks for sharing that, I hadn't thought about it like that. I definitely would love to see a video about the process. Thanks

  • @georgeherod4252
    @georgeherod4252 Před 3 lety +1

    I would never have believed a high velocity 5.56 round would stop inside that block. You blew my mind

  • @joehelvey5794
    @joehelvey5794 Před 2 lety +1

    This was impressive, don’t know why I haven’t seen your videos in my feed. Earned my sub dude, thx.

  • @louishuelsman6698
    @louishuelsman6698 Před 3 lety +3

    Don't forget the New n Improved high-tech fleas bullet stop!!!! To go with the 6 layers of denim!!!!!

  • @BreakAndRestore
    @BreakAndRestore Před 5 lety +6

    You are correct about denim and disco for a USA example. However, what if the home invaders are Canadian? That is a multi layer full denim ensemble!
    Thanks Karl, awesome work as always!

    • @metaller_alex
      @metaller_alex Před 5 lety

      How dare you ? Canadians can't be home invaders ! They love cats ! ;)

    • @dashcammer4322
      @dashcammer4322 Před 4 měsíci

      Goose down needs to be factored in there somewhere.

  • @TheAferguson381
    @TheAferguson381 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for taking the time to do this. I appreciate the knowledge. Meat ribs/pork or not, I don't care what you use, it was close enough to know what to use without putting your family at risk.

  • @outdoorzone
    @outdoorzone Před 3 lety

    Very impressed with the inceptor ammo! Gonna buy those for coyote hunting and home defense soon! Thx for great demo!!!

  • @worddunlap
    @worddunlap Před 3 lety +9

    The Paul Harrell meat target is ideal but...

  • @aomaggots-
    @aomaggots- Před 5 lety +4

    F. Your channel is so good man. I wish more people knew about it.

  • @EdiMeanG
    @EdiMeanG Před 5 lety

    Awesome video, definitely gives me something to think about on my next ammo purchase

  • @BillHimmel
    @BillHimmel Před 3 lety

    Best Data on Overpenetration so far! Great work! Keep it up!

  • @Gadgetmawombo
    @Gadgetmawombo Před 4 lety +9

    Id like to see #4 buckshot and birdshot tried for this. I've seen people say #4 buck is the good happy medium between lethality and not penetrating walls.

    • @jimb6087
      @jimb6087 Před 3 lety +1

      I would also like to see that. Always heard birdshot was the way to go for home defense. #00 buckshot is good for breaching doors, but has too much collateral damage.

    • @Lexicologist1971
      @Lexicologist1971 Před 3 lety +1

      Paul Harrel has a comparison video.

    • @Me-hv9fk
      @Me-hv9fk Před 2 lety

      No4 is too light.

    • @Me-hv9fk
      @Me-hv9fk Před 2 lety

      No 4 is not suitable. Better off with 00 or 000. You never know what your attacker will be wearing etc.

    • @asdfghjk2933
      @asdfghjk2933 Před 2 lety

      @@Me-hv9fk #1 is better than 00 in many ways, but I agree that #4 is getting on the lighter side.

  • @MIAthe305
    @MIAthe305 Před 5 lety +14

    As someone who’s studying to be a surgeon. That frangible stuff is a nightmare

    • @3nertia
      @3nertia Před 5 lety

      Wouldn't the ammo with "petals" that break off be just as bad? Still lots of veins/arteries and shit to close up, no?

    • @The_John_Galt
      @The_John_Galt Před 5 lety +1

      Trocar's

    • @MIAthe305
      @MIAthe305 Před 5 lety +2

      3nertia they have individually larger cavities and might be deeper but they are also easier to fish out and then plug. Like picking 3 big rocks out of a bucket of sand, but if I give you 15 small rocks you gota do a lot more digging thru that bucket

    • @3nertia
      @3nertia Před 5 lety

      @@MIAthe305 Feels like they'd just be absorbed into the body in the case of frangible rounds (based on what they're made of). I dunno, something like G2 RIP[OUT] rounds seem to do a lot of damage and leave a lot of really nasty shrapnel

    • @arumatai
      @arumatai Před 5 lety +3

      i'm more interested about the bullet types the mortitian considers a nightmare...

  • @JamesgnuoY1
    @JamesgnuoY1 Před 2 lety

    This is an AWESOME Video. I loaded my AR-15 out with soft lead tip rounds for this very reason in a home defense scenario because it just made sense! I do keep follow on mags with green tips for any external to the home threats. Maybe that is too much, but hey, better to have and not need than need and not have. Again, Awesome video!!!!

  • @siciliancapeverde4646
    @siciliancapeverde4646 Před 3 lety

    Great video brother. Thanks for the great information.

  • @matthayward7889
    @matthayward7889 Před 5 lety +14

    16:04
    - fingers hole -
    “Yeahhh, sexy”

  • @crafty714
    @crafty714 Před 3 lety +3

    My first thought, when the sh!t hits the fan, I hope I'm able to grab whatever is loaded,, having time to deal with the threat, while at home, weather I'm asleep, or watchin Tactical Rifleman. In this day and times, no telling what a law abiding citizen, will have to deal with?

  • @nd1irish901
    @nd1irish901 Před 5 lety

    ..great video especially the explanation that you provided...truly appreciate the knowledge sharing...

  • @ifixbones
    @ifixbones Před 5 lety +1

    I am a surgeon and I am happy to see these frangible 5.56 rounds, the reason being that most likely I don't get to play surgeon; the perp would be DOA and the loved ones would be safe and sound.

    • @TacticalRifleman
      @TacticalRifleman  Před 5 lety +1

      Amen to that. Thank you for your service to humanity. TR

  • @thateffinguy2422
    @thateffinguy2422 Před 3 lety +33

    "Theres a plethera of 9mm rounds out there"
    Goes to gun shops in 2020: "Huh??"

  • @billharvey9959
    @billharvey9959 Před 5 lety +84

    I accidentally shot them through the same hole

  • @marktownsend8187
    @marktownsend8187 Před 2 lety

    Honestly this is the best home defense ballistics test video I’ve seen on CZcams. Thanks for sharing

  • @jimolson1363
    @jimolson1363 Před 5 lety

    Great data! Thanks Karl!!

  • @OGsDangerShow
    @OGsDangerShow Před 5 lety +8

    The only good thing about my daughters growing up and moving out of the house is that we no longer have to worry about injuring friendlies. I have two shotguns, a rifle and two pistols nearby and anyone outside the bedroom at night is an insurgent. 😎👍

    • @waqidj
      @waqidj Před 4 lety +1

      Officer Gregg be careful. I woke up this morning to someone in my house. It was my ex looking for the kids backpack. Thank god I was not ready to just shoot the first thing that moved.

    • @stever8776
      @stever8776 Před 4 lety

      I don't want to shoot the drunk from next door that came into the wrong house.
      But..... Someone could scare the heck out of you that way. So....WTF
      And yes this has happened in LV

    • @Abcdefghijllmnop
      @Abcdefghijllmnop Před 4 lety

      Hope nobody throws this psycho a surprise party
      This is the overkill mindset that is going to get our guns taken away

  • @matty101a
    @matty101a Před 5 lety +21

    I've always liked my HD set up. Steel door that open up into a steel cage that traps anyone who makes it through the steel door. From there I have an M-134 set up behind a sandbag wall that I can meat grind the cage animals with. From there I have a dead mans switch on me that will detonate the 1000 lbs of Tannerite I have stock piled in my basement. Its a layered defense that I feel is a decent escalation of force

  • @jakeandjessthecamocoupleou3173

    Thanks for the sweet video. Great info and testing. I would never want to injure someone in the next room. God bless.

  • @brianb3910
    @brianb3910 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for all you do and your service!

  • @icaboy
    @icaboy Před 4 lety +3

    Your voice is grating.
    I am from TN.
    You know more than me and I appreciate it!
    You are probably my favorite gun channel.

  • @JoshBenware
    @JoshBenware Před 5 lety +3

    Really awesome watching you do and explain your point of view on these tests. Usually its ballistic nerds. Love hearing the point of view from a fighter!

  • @paws057
    @paws057 Před 5 lety

    Great video Karl....Thanks!

  • @lukep1350
    @lukep1350 Před rokem

    Great video I watch it several times just to see all the slow motion. Thanks Karl.

  • @HelplmAlive
    @HelplmAlive Před 5 lety +3

    The denim test was originally for fighting against Canadians. ;)

  • @1pyroace1
    @1pyroace1 Před 3 lety +5

    Crazy people wear no fabric lol sometimes

  • @emanuelusa63
    @emanuelusa63 Před 5 lety

    very good video and great demonstrations, thanks for the great work!

  • @dirtysouthhc2936
    @dirtysouthhc2936 Před 2 lety

    Fine demonstration sir thank you! Cheers from Tn