Gas Masks for Civilians | Everything You Need to Know

What do normal guys need to know about gas masks and protecting themselves and their families from harmful CBRN agents? We test Avon and Mira masks, filters, what is fact vs fiction, how to test your mask at home, and ultimately what you need to consider when looking for and wearing a gas mask.
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00:00 Fallout
02:13 Masks
04:08 Filters
09:58 Snake Oil
12:38 How to Wear
14:28 Beards
17:45 Smoke & Fire
19:50 Drinking
21:33 Test at Home
22:56 Decontamination
24:26 Comms
26:23 Shooting
28:30 Gassing Ourselves
43:59 Next Steps

[@1GasGoblin]

CBRN guy here, everything they've said is spot on but to reiterate. If you're dealing with anything other than CS and you do not decontaminat your skin and put on a head to toe cbrn suit of some kind IMMEDIATELY AFTER putting on your mask you will be in a world of hurt as most cbrn threats WILL GO THROUGH YOUR SKIN even with a mask on.

[@cornfedchris58]

Great info there, a full chem suit is something that NEVER gets talked about

[@AJohnSmith]

Not necessary for natural burns like Canadian wildfires. Still good to protect eyes and lungs.

[@1GasGoblin]

Some CBRN hazards such as chlorine gas can unalive you startling quickly. To escape a threat like that you need an respirator connected to an air tank. Hazmat truckers have "escape bottles" in the cabs of their truck for this sort of emergency

[@briankonreiharvey8105]

@@1GasGoblin So what I’m hearing is, if there’s any type of CBRN event occurs - you’re typical civilian with a gas mask is screwed? Like you’d need multiple chem suits and they’re not reusable and you’d need multiples for each member of a family? So like why would some countries issue gas mask to their civilians?

[@1GasGoblin]

@@briankonreiharvey8105 TLDR, yes if you're in cbrn contamination with just a gas mask you're screwed. Long answer, anything is better than nothing and the specifics of the cbrn contamination will dictate the level of protection you need. A gas mask is a great peice of kit to have and it will increase your likelihood of survival considerably. What that looks like depends on the type of contamination you're dealing with. For something like a blister agent, say mustard gas for example, a gas mask will keep you from dying immediately however any skin exposed to the gas will form large puss filled blisters that can cause serious infections without proper care but are survivable. However if you're dealing with nerve gas like Sarin (mentioned in the video) or VX those will seep through your skin in approximately 8 minutes and after that it's lights out. The only way to avoid that would be to put on your mask, move under overhead cover, immediately decontaminate your skin and hair (including holding your breath and decontaminating your face) and putting on a level C or higher CBRN suit. So why would some countries give their civilians masks? Because a gas mask alone, while not the best solution is better than nothing and depending on the cbrn contamination you're dealing with haveing just a mask could be enough to keep you alive. Ultimately all of this gear is useless without proper training. When you're in a contaminated environment the smallest mistake could end you so the goal should be to escape and get decontaminated (by professionals if possible). If all you can get to do that is a gas mask than that's better than nothing if you want suits then you need to understand their limitations as well as how to properly use and store them otherwise they won't do you much good.

[@jessesmith5932]

Whoever edits and pieces these videos together needs a raise

[@isaaccerreto8662]

i need the movie names lol

[@clamum9648]

The close-up of Drew after the "face condom" lol. Editor is brill

[@paulascott451]

💯

[@12389herbie]

This channel has seriously stepped its game up recently. Huge fan!!!

[@Mossycreeksurvival]

The editor - "wait, you guys are getting paid?"

[@NODSonRob]

That’s the first sponsor read I’ve ever watched all the way through. Straight genius.

[@bthemedia]

Just wish the discount codes actually worked (eg 100 concepts)

[@Xicada-]

My thoughts exactly

[@mungo75]

Same. That gets from casual watcher to Sub 👍

[@petrol_prophet]

I hit LIKE right after that lol... they earned it

[@RubiconV]

My wife has been using Avon products for years. Lipstick, makeup etc. She says they are good quality.

[@24YOA]

On beards: I'll give this analogy. Firefighters are not permitted to have facial hair that could impede the seal of their SCBA. And these are professionals who, likely far more frequently than the military, deal with toxic atmospheric conditions, gasses, vapors, and particulates. Food for thought.

[@user-un5xj1wl6p]

When the military had to deal with gases and radioactive stuff more often (cold war, ww1 etc) they had either a 0 shave or a non obstructive facial hair i.e. austrian painter stache up to stalin stache max.

[@TroyDejayzoo]

as a frireman, i can tell you that its more of a formality than anything, i have done, and passed, mask seal tests with a beard. But, scbas are positive pressure, so any leak, wastes fresh air leaving the mask, rather than sucking harmful chemicals IN.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Absolutely correct mate. The entire debate about whether "beards are ok" is ludicrous to the point of being annoying. Its fine for cosplay but the reality is that negative pressure masks dont form a proper seal if face pubes are in the way. If they did, people would seal leaky gaskets with pubes and not silicone.

[@PidorriAirsoftnaGringaEUA]

That is the best intro ever... haha

[@60kudu]

They never disappoint

[@dallasmerdick2554]

Would have to agree!

[@envish3477]

Ever.. well done DC

[@michaelnyden8056]

These guys are the throttle house of the gun and preparedness world! Their quality and entertainment value is off the charts!

[@burner929]

That is a very appropriate description!

[@thecbrndude6208]

CBRN guy (USMC 2019-'23.) In relation to hair, surprisingly the biggest issue Ive seen in my experience is guys with the hair on their head and not their face being too long. Hair that hangs in front of the forehead gets caught in between the mask and the skin if not moved out of the way leading to exposure and mask contamination. Best remedy we found was hold mask by face in dominant hand, sweep hair back towards top of head with nondominant hand, press mask to face, seal, clear, secure mask carrier. Enjoyed the video, good knowledge bombs dropped here guys.

[@dirty-civilian]

Great point! Glad you brought that up!

[@qh5545]

What do y'all do about glasses

[@wolfpack2486]

@qh5545 You have to find and buy or have Corrective lens INSERTS made. There are special adaptors M50 & M53 lens holders that attach INSIDE the mask. YOU CANNOT WEAR REGULAR GLASSES WITH EAR ARMS! This will break the seal on both sides and make the mask Worthless. Buy the Optical Insert adaptors and bring to your Optometrist or Eye Glass store. Option is to get a cheap pair, remove arms and ziptie or attach to the adaptor. There are Eyeglass adaptors for M53, M50, M40, Mira CM-8 And one other. (Research that) Good Luck.

[@thecbrndude6208]

​​@@qh5545 There are lense inserts that fit into the mask uses your regular prescription. I would just grab my regular glasses and throw them off my face as fast as possible to get the mask on. If you don't have inserts, breathing still takes priority over seeing. EDIT: As wolfpack said above, different masks use different inserts. Find the inserts that match your mask. Some of the inserts sometimes like to press on the face between the eyes or forehead. A quick remedy is to take a piece of 3M adhesive foam and place it in the spot where the insert causes pressure or rubs on the face. This cushions the insert and spreads the pressure out a little bit, but I only recommend this as a stopgap until you can sit down and readjust your mask and inserts to sit comfortably on your face.

[@Energetic_Ballistic_Solutions]

​@@wolfpack2486 3d printed adapters with cheap lins removed from glasses

[@ImNinjaDad]

Taking "hot-boxing" to a whole new level.

[@SpeculativeDust]

Watching Dirty Civilian climb the YT ranks these last few years has been the greatest joy 😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@issintf925]

10/10 ad read

[@CBRN-Fan-Boy]

What does that mean?

[@godlikemachine645]

@@CBRN-Fan-Boy It means the ad was perfect.

[@CBRN-Fan-Boy]

@@godlikemachine645 cool!

[@synthwaveserenity]

whoever comes up with these cinematic skits in underated

[@marlowek1936]

Pft. I just hold my breath and close my eyes. Checkmate.

[@LigmaNUTS69]

Pfffft.. I just live as normal. Check. Mate.

[@tristanflynn6381]

Just as a safety note. If your CBRN canisters are exposed to super heated gases they can break down the filter integrity a lot quicker. The ones we had used for AF firefighting CBRN training were rated to about 500 degrees. The filters are not going to save you in oxygen deficient environments. Make sure to do your negative pressure checks!

[@UNSCPILOT]

Probably a good reason to have a air quality sensor of some description handy so you know when to bug out from something when your mask won't work. I have experience with So2 meters and organic gasses blocking masks from working briefly as a Confined Space Attendant, even with the mask on as soon as that alarm started screaming I was calling people out and clearing the area, but that was at a refinery with an old leaky sulfer handling plant, with the project ongoing to replace it putting us close to the source (ie a wimpy stone's throw)

[@dnn112233]

I skip through ads 99% of the time. If you guys keep doing your ad placement in a way that is actively part of the video, I'd definitely not skip them. That was hilarious.

[@stephanarizona9094]

One huge tip for people, not all gas masks will work with Night Vision, I bought a MIRA CM-6M because it has great visibility only to do some training with my night vision and the clear windscreen sticks out too for to wear Night Vision, if you are going to use a Gas Mask with Night Vision you have to make sure the mask was designed for that.

[@choke666]

Im glad to know at least 1 of my gas masks will accept night vision. Now i just need night vision. Still waiting to be approved for a suppressor or 2... i kinda laughed when i read this comment though.. I pitty the common foo that has to run all that equipment simultaneously IRL. 😱💀

[@CBRN-Fan-Boy]

Avon masks are specifically designed to work with night vision as it was a requirement from DoD and many LE dept/agencies. The M50 is super easy to wear with NVGs, I wore that combo for many years.

[@Epsilon11117]

Don’t buy from them they are selling old Cz masks from the 90s for a massive markup

[@kinch613]

Not sure how you guys do it with the costs these videos entail, but THIS channel is the absolute BEST on the interwebs for this type of info exchange!

[@Kalbee]

I think the CM7M from Mira is literally just surplus Czech Republic gas masks you can buy for $100 on apex

[@CBRN-Fan-Boy]

Yes they are, Avon is the best in the market. Dont cheap out on safety equipment.

[@ianspy1]

@@CBRN-Fan-Boy This ! Even my now older AMF12 (Dutch army version of the FM12). Is still such a good mask ! Would love to try a C50 some day. But cant justify the cost. As I have no real issues with the FM12. I dont get why Mira gets recommended so much...

[@CBRN-Fan-Boy]

@@ianspy1 marketing

[@typorad]

It is called the OM-90. Not sure why MIRA is trying to sell for double the price.

[@UrNotThatGuyPal]

A quick reference guide to complement this video would be huge.

[@Tornado-vk9hs]

This is an amazing video. Im a long term CBRN guy and absolutely love this! Another facet to take into consideration is that Hazmat is another issue that CBRN gear typically also answers.

[@braxtonbane6960]

Best sponsor segment I’ve seen in my entire life

[@friball8728]

would love a reference guide, how much they cost, Pros and cons. stuff like that it would be very usefull

[@alexmayrides946]

Pros: more safe cons: more money Total cons: shave your beard

[@APUSHstudent777]

Now that was a good ad. I actually did not want to skip.

[@Terminus591]

The effort that goes into the intro, info, and even the sponsor portion is incredible. Keep it up guys! Love your vids

[@raisatwika1232]

probably the best ad read i've ever seen, Drew's snot is just icing on the cake

[@jeffreyconner6087]

I see DC notification, I watch DC video. Great intro as usual

[@seventhkakushi]

0:49 - 1:03 the nut fatality & skip away was too crazy ☠

[@ExternalScientificCorporation]

Yeah

[@Jackal19x]

absolutely top-tier intro cinematic.

[@dach4mp85]

My favorite intro yet. You guys are awesome

[@loganisenberg]

I just recently started watching you guys after running across your channel. Absolutely love it. Been watching all day.

[@TheOnlyZpet]

Thanks for talking about the fire problem guys!

[@mweb586]

For comms, Disco 32 sells a dongle that goes from the exterior electrical connections that the VPU connects into (flap at the front of the M50) and clicks into the top of your PTT. It even has a pass through so you can connect your wired earpro in just above that and receive audio. All while making use of the microphone you installed with your VPU kit. It adds a lot of length to the PTT but makes it so you can just about whisper in your mask to be heard via radio.

[@wrongboarders6963]

It’s official….the best intro on KZbin👊🏽

[@jakeanderson2038]

The content is amazing, but you all need to know you filming masterpieces!! So good

[@ForestWW]

One of your best videos to date. Love yalls channel. Great educational and entertaining content.

[@PaulKaiser42]

Another awesome intro and rad video. Thanks for all the info 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BLUESKYS4EVE]

Tip: Instead of Vasoline, use CPAP gel. It has aloe vera and is non-petroleum.

[@pv7651]

This was awesome, informative and fun content. Excellent job gents.

[@LonelyRavenProductio]

Thank you for this! This video was an amazing information dump! Appreciate what you guys are doing.

[@yellowcard7139]

A good follow up would be the full kit of mop gear, but using over the counter items to counter chemicals. Like a gortex jacket and pants, rubber cleaning gloves, ect....

[@Ahmaurnamu]

I might be wrong but isn’t the Mira one a more expensive rebrand of a Czech mask or something?

[@internetdweller328]

100% right. they white label the Czech OM-90 mask

[@ilairozi7674]

Always happy to see such a good informative videos

[@ThePanosTrooper]

I loved this kind of Intro. Keep up the good work, lads!

[@fuswatenetke8295]

I am an environmental professional and: 1. Only use NIOSH approved masks and cartridges/canisters 2. You need to be properly fit tested to use the air purifying respirator aka APR 3. You cannot have a beard or beard stubble as it will prevent a proper seal (sorry I disagree with you in this after 38 years in the industry) 4. APRs don’t provide oxygen, hence air purifying. This if you are in an oxygen deficiency atmosphere you’ll die 5. The CBRN cartridge/canisters only stop Alpha and Beta radionuclides and not x-ray or gamma rays 6. One can purchase Dragger, 3M, Scott, North, and many NIOSH approved APRs at Granger, or other similar companies as well as direct from the names mentioned. They are expensive. Power on🖖

[@paraglidingnut26]

Completely agree!!! I've been wearing North and 3M masks for over 35 years now.

[@dangerradiation]

Avon masks with CBRNCF50 and NH15 are NIOSH certified. Better than what you will find with others. Also available on Grainger and their own website.

[@seventhkakushi]

I think that may go without saying, there’s no gas mask out there that could help you from gamma rays alone lol. You are going to need an entire CBRN hazmat with technology that is certainly not commercial nor publicized if such a thing were to exist hypothetically.

[@knifelover73]

@@seventhkakushieven that won’t protect you from gamma. Gamma rays go through CONCRETE

[@seventhkakushi]

@@knifelover73 There is classified things we are not aware about let's just put it like that. Also, concrete can indeed stop gamma rays! You just need a lot of it.

[@laurenceb5516]

Fantastic intro and video as usual 👌

[@701overland]

your production and entertain videos ROCK!!

[@alphawolfgang173]

this is a great channel. wonderful work gentlemen!

[@damonclutterbuck6489]

Don’t forget to prep your vehicle as well. make sure your door & window seals are good shape. And if your vehicle has it to have a good quality cabin air filter. I recommend one with active carbon layer

[@DaveWomach]

Great video guys. Lol. Love the intro too 😂

[@AricWilisch]

You guys are nuts, and I'm grateful for your craziness. This was great stuff. Only thing I was wondering at the end was how to properly size your mask. Thanks for your sacrifice 🙂

[@Ty_The_Cowboy]

This was the coolest video on gas masks ive ever seen

[@siguy5011]

Great vid! Please have a part 2 on storage of canisters, bags to carry them on person, leg, battle belt etc. Do you carry them with canister on or in bag? Once you open canister what is the shelf life and can you re-seal them.

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

If you foresee the need for immediate use, personally I recommend the following: 1. Attach the filter but leave the seal on the outer surface (if there is one). These can easily be removed at time of use. 2. Put the entire mask/filter combo into a vacuum-seal bag and remove the air from the bag (make friends with your local butcher or deli to facilitate access to a suitable vacuum sealer machine!) 3. Keep it in a waterproof pouch either on your belt or drop-leg rig. In your ruck, trunk, or bug-out bag is no bueno if you need to don it in a hurry!

[@pyeitme508]

Awesome Fallout stuff😂, wish for Gray Zone Warfare reference video soon 😉

[@Coemgenus618]

I’ve just finished watching your recent video, “Gas Mask for Civilians.” Again, you guys have put out another totally appropriate video for civilians. I haven’t checked any of the comments regarding my “two cent.” Something to be on the lookout for when purchasing a used mask is doing an all inclusive PM (Preventive Maintenance) check of your mask. I purchased a used M50 several years ago and noted that the self sealing disk valves were dry rotted and NOT self sealing. This is a definite no go. Make sure that that you review PN71016/10 Issue E. This publication will walk you through the use of the mask soup to nuts. Great job guys! I look forward to more great content.

[@Quest4TruthUSA]

You took a boring subject and made it very entertaining! Bravo!

[@dirty-civilian]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ericbergfield6451]

Great info, thanks for the demonstrations too; as this is not a particularly talked about or tested topic

[@jacques-henryblaques7879]

Best channel on guns and tactics Love from France

[@joearledge]

I'd love to see you guys go through a legit, no BS full strength OC spray course or a full on less-lethal package!

[@humbertoisabeles5590]

That intro was absolutely a vibe .... should've been in the series lol

[@godthunder4732]

I absolutely love that opening!!!

[@3.6Roentgenn]

I was pleasantly surprised with the amount if good information in this video. I wish this video was around when I first started collecting masks many years ago, would have saved me so much time in research.

[@BishopOperator]

Like always, thank you guys, great video, about not pupular stuff.

[@SeanBeasley40]

wow this is a outstanding video and have learned so much about gas masks, I have the mira cm8m and I love it but like so many who may have a gas mask I too was limited with the information but after viewing your video I have a revised level of knowledge, thank you so much .

[@CBRN-Fan-Boy]

Maybe you should upgrade your mask to Avon for a clearer field of view. Those Mira masks are garbage.

[@Nomb-ip9sq]

Wow! You guys really made "the video we wished others would have made for us". Its got everything. It even included an ops core mask. Which ive been eyeing a lot, but i think ill stick to Avon even though the opscore didnt fail, it just lacked a visor. Dont know if you guys tried convincing a cop or swat team to gas you guys since their stuff is different but although it wasnt included, it really wasnt necessary. Either way, huuuuuuuge props to you 2 and the crew.

[@sylithics]

Honestly love this channel ❤

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Awesome as usual!

[@kevinboock7143]

The banana oil spill was HILARIOUS!!!

[@alexbarnes3912]

Good shit gentlemen. Takes me back to my boot camp days.

[@Tackleb3rry]

Thanks for doing this!! One video idea I wish someone would do is to go over how to escape NYC during some sort of event or attack. Trains will likely be shut down, so getting out will be tricky.

[@PoliticallyInsensitive]

22:00, I used to fit test the N95's for new employees in the compounding area to show them how to properly wear out and that it does filter out dust from the powders

[@bwatkins1223]

This was awesome! Thank you!

[@kevinyoung9557]

Fantastic video.Thanks for the sacrifice .👏

[@perspicacity89]

Amazing video, thank you.

[@johnpyneiv189]

This is awesome! I've been dreaming of a mira setup for ages.

[@CBRN-Fan-Boy]

Avon is the way to go, Mira is overprice hot garbage. All they do is resell czech masks with an insane mark up.

[@warweasel2832]

Just buy an OM90. It's exactly the same as a CM7M, but for half the price and none of the marketing. 90 bucks at surplus retailers online.

[@CBRN-Fan-Boy]

Better yet, but an Avon mask

[@rickhall1027]

Good job guys . Gold star episode. Thanks👍👍👍

[@bruehlt]

Great video by the way - I love how people rag on MIRA, but the fact is they do have a quality product that fills a market need.

[@CBRN-Fan-Boy]

Avon is much better and actually certified. Mira takes Czech surplus masks and sells them at a HUGE mark up. If you want a Mira mask cheaper buy the actual mil issued one and it’s about $90.00

[@Hammond-bi6vh]

Excellent content 👌 keep it coming

[@gorilla_with_jetpack4102]

Charcoal lined hunting suits are pretty useful for CBRN.

[@tornadoaftermath]

Would love to see a follow up video comparing the effectiveness of various hardware-store respirators. The oil field requires that all workers keep a 3M respirator on hand in case of an H2S outbreak, so it would be interesting to see how they hold up to CS.

[@user-kn3pi3dq3k]

FD guy here, another CBRN mask option is what we use.. MSA Ultra Elite / Firehawk *Dont forget you absolutely need a MOPP suit too!*

[@ianspy1]

Got a Ultra Elite for 30€ in my country. Some washing and silicon lube later. Its like new :D But in Germany they sadly use the rubber straps. Not the mesh. Which starts to hurt on my big head after just an hour. Also make sure you are getting a normal pressure version with a 40mm connector. As they often come with a spring exhale valve for positive pressure. As well as connectors for SCBA units. Got a AMF12 (Dutch army contract version of the FM12) a few month later. With a "remploy peeler" suit. The AMF12 is awesome ! Got a size 1 to fit my big head. And I use it about 2 times per week for 2-3 hours working on projects :D

[@user-ou7pu1jr9z]

I'm a minute and 15 in and can't help but comment. A Fallout opener playing 'the wanderer' - this man knows how to make a video. Love it.

[@mariolopez-oi2td]

Best ad read I've ever seen

[@yeredfarias7662]

Really good info thank you

[@Bootsbladesbullets]

extremely well done, thank you very much

[@Lester.M]

Excellent video!

[@1ltcap]

i should add a big thank you!! to this. it was a super informative video. but another question too.....do the filters still work after their expire date? presuming they've been kept seald?

[@leebo8908]

A note on the water, they make adapters for running your drinking tube to a camelbak type bladder and not just a canteen. That way if you need water you just turn your straw on and it's ready.

[@MavGamingTv]

Bros that INTRO!!! Thumbs up

[@jaybee8858]

Well frickin done on that intro 👏

[@sdfasdfadfasdfadfasd]

Used to think I didn't need one because military training largely convinced me we're straight fuckered if chem/bio weapons are in play. Then my area had a forest fire and I saw the light.

[@ericsfishingadventures4433]

I remember most of the Midwest and northeast of the US being like that for a week last summer from the Canadian "wildfires" it was smoky Af for like a week where I was.

[@gwydionrusso3206]

@@ericsfishingadventures4433 Lol I remember using the respirator I use for school while picking up dog poo in my yard that year. Also, why do you have wildfires in quotes?

[@jay-firstofhisname]

I put a lower 1/3 red dot on top of a 2.26 unity riser. Thing was at least 3 inches tall. Those two mount heights combined seem like a very good height for gas mask shooting.

[@wolfinthemountains1298]

God I love yalls Videos 😂😂😂 so informative and never loses my attention ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ColeyRO]

holy moly the intro was so good

[@douglashutchinson3256]

Awesome job guys! Being a beard guy seeing the snot in the beard made me laugh!

[@derpityderp-derp4007]

I love how you do this for science :)

[@BDP0408]

I work at a fire department and ended up finding a 3M RBE-L10 Breathe Easy Hood PAPR in the trash. Only thing I saw wrong with it was the filters were out of date. Score of the century since it's like $2k

[@votive7478]

Car nerd here, even if you press the recirculate on your cars ac it still takes in some air from outside in order to positively pressurize the cabin of the car so DO NOT rely on the recirculate button to do any good

[@user-xl2mi1mh1p]

This was a great video!

[@anthonyrobishaw9946]

I feel sense you guys did so well on teaching the basics of this can we get a radio video? Like the different types and how to use them?

[@anthonyrobishaw9946]

Of course if it has not been covered already.

[@peskyzebra]

Curious about filter changeout procedures in a contaminated environment. I think the M50 auto sealed the port when you disconnect a filter but the C50 does not?