Torture Testing the Hard Head Veterans Gen2 Ballistic Helmet

[@rebellucy6200]

Good idea to show people that HHV makes a quality helmet. Thanks for doing this.

[@HappyNinja156]

Thanks for posting this video! Loved seeing the helmets in action. Can't wait to pick one up! 🤘

[@HardHeadVeterans]

Any time!

[@josephsolin]

Thanks for another great video. Looking forward to delivery on your all American made ATE LITE HHV. I’d love to see some deep dive videos on accessory mounting to your helmets: covers (solid and mesh), lights, ear protection, night vision, counter weights, and cable management. With a special focus on the rail types you use on your helmets when making an accessory selection.

[@HardHeadVeterans]

I think we're going to be starting a new live series on Facebook this month where our customer service guy Clinton (Former SWCC boat guy) just builds out helmets for specific mission-sets. It should help out with that accessory searching quite a bit.

[@tini4580]

7.62 tok is a spicy niche rround and may be somewhat unknown in the USofA but it will penetrate the earlier versions of kevlar helmets ( btw thanks to listen to the comments and thanks to shooting it too)

[@HardHeadVeterans]

It was by far our most requested round over the last few videos. Took a bit of searching, but our buddy Jordan at TJB was able to find us one.

[@kaptkrunchfpv]

Are they still made is Chyna?

[@jeffhuntley2921]

They make a ppk in .38? .380 maybe? Really cool you’ll be bringing these to gun shows

[@camerondawe9949]

I appreciate this video, and I’ll be honest I appreciate you going out of bounds showing what rounds you don’t test for can still hold up to. I do have a question because I’ve seen the hate time and time again anywhere from social media platforms to Reddit but are you’re helmets actually made in America with American material? Even if not I’m still considering buying one

[@HardHeadVeterans]

This helmet (The ATE Gen2) is made overseas in China and imported by us. We use DuPont Kevlar and control all of the QA and QC processes. We also conduct regular batch testing on them as well. Our ATE_Lite line is made entirely in the United States at our manufacturing facility in Sweetwater, Texas with UHMWPE from Honeywell. Hope that clears everything up for you!

[@crosspointholsters1636]

@@HardHeadVeteransI can’t wait for the new molds to be made and for the hard hats to become available

[@luckyboyyt8582]

Can you please do a ballistic test video like this for the ATE lite? I'm about to buy a helmet, but there are no ballistic tests on the lite anywhere.

[@TheSdav86]

Are y'all going to make any testing videos on the new light helmet y'all are producing in the states?

[@HardHeadVeterans]

Yes, but not until we get caught up and past our order volume. Doesn't make sense for us to make videos with them right now since we have customers waiting for them to ship! We'll probably do another comprehensive video just with the Lites at the lab in Belcamp soon.

[@gregmaggert8561]

Why didn't any of the helmets have the new style padding inside?

[@thatoneguy454c]

Where is the ATE lite demonstration? I want to buy one but can not find a video of anyone shooting it. I would love to see how they compare to your standard weight helmets.

[@HardHeadVeterans]

We have a video showing our testing at an actual lab here on KZbin. As we catch up on inventory we will eventually do some "backyard" tests and post them here on KZbin!

[@chrisramos9852]

Please do a product review on the mich helmet I’m gonna go through every video and request that until I see one from you guys before I buy one

[@Fischer56]

Same ballistics as the ate

[@chrisramos9852]

Can you guys please do some videos on your MICH helmets.

[@HardHeadVeterans]

That's not a bad idea! Will put it on the list!

[@danieldepot4090]

Are you coming to San Antonio Texas gun shows

[@HardHeadVeterans]

Which one? We're going to be in San Antonio the first week of December to meet with the Warfighter Tobacco guys and Parashooters Gear.

[@user-iy4vx9wm6y]

Which model of helmet is this for me to purchase one ?

[@zigmogcreator]

Great video Mr. Brooks. Boo yeah

[@andrewcempa7739]

Hi Josh, Pretty impressive helmet test. We all get penetration and back face deformation as a metric of resistance, but what is the effect of the kinetic energy impulse to a person regarding injury/ lethality? Is there any basic information on those effects on a helmet wearer who suffers such impacts ( even though the helmet prevented a pentrating wound)? Lastly, the helmets you shot in this video are imported (Chinese) kevlar/aramid versions, correct? Thanks Andrew Major, USA ret

[@HardHeadVeterans]

Yes, these are the all Aramid imports that we're shooting in this video. We don't have the inventory to be doing backyard science like this with the American made helmets just yet, but hopefully soon. As for your other question, we address that in this animation that we made a few years back. It's a bit cheesy, but it's condensing a lot of the information. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n33QaXaNe511n80 For something a bit more meaty, I would suggest this article from the National Library of Medicine. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4423508/

[@BrandonBiden-2a1890]

Great video! Love that you used non nij standard rounds. Now u would love to see the ate lite in action. I think it would be real nice to see your USA made product hold up to some spicy rounds

[@HardHeadVeterans]

When we catch up on ATE_Lite production this will be a thing!

[@IngridHuet]

Do you have a helmet that takes a .308 round? How about .223 Nato or how about AK-47 rounds. this is what all America needs. pistol rounds or good but we gonna be fighting from a distance so we need marine and navy seal-type helmets. Will your helmet take that and what about face shields that allow for breathing and take a direct hit from AK-478 or .308? Please advise

[@josephsolin]

To my knowledge, a class IV ballistic helmet doesn’t exist. It’s all about weight. The current materials used for ballistic panels are simply too heavy to be practical. However class III helmets have provided saves from rifle rounds in combat. Either because of distance (rounds have slowed) or impact angle against a curved surface.

[@HardHeadVeterans]

Weight is the big factor. We have been investing in internal research and development towards achieving a rifle rated helmet that's all UHMWPE, but have not yielded the results we want for such a product line yet. Right now the best bet for consistently defeating rifle threats in worst-case scenario impacts is to use a rifle rated up-armor system made from silicon carbide, toughened polycarbonate, and compressed viscoelastic padding.

[@Yehoshua_is_Lord777]

Good morning Sir, can you ship your product to the Philippines? I would like to purchase Sir.

[@HardHeadVeterans]

Sorry the only way we ship ballistic helmets outside of country is if it's at least a 10k order.

[@pyeitme508]

Heck yeah bro!

[@CommieDH]

Appreciate the video and knowledge cuz I’m in the market for a good ballistic helmet that doesn’t break the bank. I’d buy a blemished model as long as it didn’t discredit the NIJ standards!

[@ojsimpsonize]

Now at least I know if I get shot in the face my buddy behind me won’t catch a round

[@SammyTheSidePiece]

I know you guys send the materials to assemble the helmets in China but how do you know that they're using the materials your sending and not their cheap crap?

[@HardHeadVeterans]

We regularly batch test these in a certified lab up in Maryland. If you're worried about that we offer the ATE_lite made here in Sweetwater, Tx and there are some pretty sweet things coming soon enough. ;)

[@SammyTheSidePiece]

@@HardHeadVeterans Oh nice I didn't know that. I looked at your guys site because I heard you guys got rifle rated helmets but I couldn't find it. Are the ATE_lite helmets that your recommending rifle rated? I couldn't even find the rifle rated pieces that go on the front of the base helmets. Also what are you guys coming out with that will be sweet?

[@Maatdrummer1]

I would expect some pretty serious trauma from the .44 mag, .50 Desert Eagle, and the shotgun, that might not be survivable. But better than nothing I guess.

[@TheEpicurus]

Thats the thing most people dont seem to understand. Will it stop those rounds? It appears so. But, even though it will stop it, which is what they claim, you would most likely not survive. The impact from those rounds, combined with the deformation would crack your skull and cause inter cranial bleeding. Even if you did survive, you would probably rather be dead than a vegetable.

[@luisramirez6159]

Nice video 👍

[@HardHeadVeterans]

Thanks 👍

[@gregharbin3531]

Thanks for the video. Good to to see what the helmets can actually take and what to expect from the kinetic impact. Hopefully I do better than Bob...lol

[@HardHeadVeterans]

Let's hope it doesn't come to that! If it does I'm sure you will do better than Bob! Bob has had it pretty rough. 😅

[@gregharbin3531]

@@HardHeadVeterans Lol ..my Mrs says I'm hard headed, so I should be fine. Keep up the good work.

[@bossdawg165]

I’m not sure why I saw people hating on this company? It looks like it does what ya need it to do?

[@HardHeadVeterans]

Yep and we try to be as transparent as possible.

[@AntoineWilliams7118]

God bless America!

[@iamatomiczombie]

Ok, hear me out. Next video tests for tomahawks, screwdrivers, high velocity drug paraphernalia (you know, exploding laboratories), construction materials pelted down from on high, crossbow bolts, and fastball pitches. P.S. Sorry Bob. P.P.S. I’d pay a few hundred bucks for a paint blem ATE_lite! Thanks so much to your crew and their families for their service and sacrifices to our country.

[@HardHeadVeterans]

Hey thanks! Those are some solid ideas that would make an interesting video!

[@jesus2299]

What Got stuck in my head was you saying “not this gun specifically, but this caliber”😒

[@HardHeadVeterans]

Haha we noticed the repetition.

[@TerriblyTactical]

Siiiickkk

[@cartersm2425]

Good video. Ammo knowledge could be improved. 😉

[@HardHeadVeterans]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@LegendaryPlowboy]

I know that range.

[@HardHeadVeterans]

It's a pretty awesome range to basically have in your back yard!