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Kinda makes one cringe when they watch it.
Moment YouTuber nearly died after .50-caliber gun loaded with discontinued SLAP rounds blew up in his face sending shrapnel into his jugular and his lungs
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9589507/Kentucky-YouTuber-nearly-dies-50-caliber-gun-blows-face-camera.html
Saw that earlier - he’s lucky to be alive.
SLAP = saboted light armor penetrator.
Old Dog New Trick
05-18-2021, 08:50
Darwin does miss a few now and then.
The Reaper
05-18-2021, 13:51
Thus demonstrating why SLAP rounds are not to be fired through a weapon with a muzzle device.
I like the channel, but he has been doing this for a long time before it caught up to him.
Damn near killed him.
Saved mainly by the fact that he had someone there shooting video (his Dad) who rushed him to the hospital while he managed (or at least partially managed) to pinch the vascular injuries closed while trying to remain conscious.
Lessons learned: Bring someone with you when you go to the range. Bring a trauma kit that you have training on (and your range buddy knows how to use) and have it readily accessible. Combat park if possible, or at least have a clear path to the highway. Know the route to the nearest trauma care facility, and have at least one phone with 911 service. Observe safety warnings for weapons and ammunition. Do not assume compatibility. Remember, eye and ear pro can save more than just your hearing.
Be safe.
TR
Badger52
05-18-2021, 14:13
Thus demonstrating why SLAP rounds are not to be fired through a weapon with a muzzle device.
TRYessir. Some folks' purpose is to be an example for others.