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Beyond the Block

Beyond the Block

Beyond the Block: The Best Uses for Ballistic Dummy Lab Products If you’ve spent any time in the corner of YouTube where things go boom, thwack, or slice, you’ve likely seen a...

Feb 20, 2026
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New Insights from the Ballistic Dummy Lab: The Animal Collection

New Insights from the Ballistic Dummy Lab: The Animal Collection

New Insights from the Ballistic Dummy Lab: The Animal Collection We're excited to pull back the curtain on one of the most intriguing and highly requested product lines from the Ballistic Dummy...

Dec 09, 2025
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Ballistic Gel Aliens Invade Ballistic Dummy Lab!

Ballistic Gel Aliens Invade Ballistic Dummy Lab!

They're Here: Ballistic Gel Aliens Invade Ballistic Dummy Lab! At Ballistic Dummy Lab (BDL), we've always prided ourselves on pushing the boundaries of what a ballistic dummy can be. We don't just...

Oct 03, 2025
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Perma-Gel :Tried and True

Perma-Gel :Tried and True

Over the Years, there have been several papers and articles published about Perma-Gel, primarily in the context of its use as a soft tissue simulant for ballistics testing. The research often focuses...

Sep 02, 2025
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Why Ballistic Dummies as Targets are Vital

Why Ballistic Dummies as Targets are Vital

When evaluating self-defense ammunition, it's crucial to test rounds against targets that accurately simulate a human body. While paper targets are useful for measuring accuracy, they fail to provide any information about...

Aug 28, 2025
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Why Ballistic Dummies are Essential

Why Ballistic Dummies are Essential

The Science of Simulation: Why Ballistic Dummies are Essential and How Ballistic Dummy Lab Leads the Way Ballistic dummies are far more than just targets; they are a critical tool for science,...

Aug 05, 2025
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