Ballistic Dummy Gel Head

Ballistic Dummy Lab Gel Head — The Most Anatomically Accurate Ballistic Head Target Available

The Ballistic Dummy Lab Gel Head is our most popular product — and for good reason. It's the most anatomically accurate blood- and brain-filled ballistic skull replica on the market, engineered for serious ballistic testing, blunt force trauma research, medical simulation, and content creation. Every detail matters here: not just the skull geometry, but the skin thickness surrounding the skull, modeled as close to actual human measurements as possible. This is what separates a BDL head from every other gel head target on the market.

Gel Formula & Ballistic Standard

• BDL 20% Organic Ballistic Gel Formula — our proprietary ultra-clear gel blend built to the 20% NATO standard for terminal ballistics testing
• Clear gel construction allows full wound-track visibility: entry wound, temporary cavity, permanent cavity, and fragmentation pattern through the skull and brain cavity
• Skin-thickness layer accurately replicates human scalp depth — critical for realistic entry wound and fragmentation data
• More thermally stable than standard gelatin — our organic formula handles heat and extreme weather better than traditional 10% or 20% gelatin blocks
• Organic and landfill-safe — safely biodegrades; dispose with regular household trash after use

Dimensions & Physical Specs

• Scale: Full human head size — adult proportions
• Skull: Anatomically modeled human skull design embedded within the gel
• Skin layer: Gel skin thickness calibrated to approximate real human scalp measurements
• Internal cavity: Brain simulant and blood packs loaded inside the skull
• Blood color options: Red, Green, or Blue (contact us for custom colors)
• Weight: Varies by configuration; ships UPS/FedEx Ground

Internal Anatomy

• Anatomically modeled human skull embedded in clear ballistic gel
• Brain simulant fills the cranial cavity for realistic intracranial pressure and fragmentation behavior
• Blood packs inside the skull replicate the vascular environment of the human head
• Gel skin layer over skull for scalp-accurate wound entry behavior

Recommended Calibers & Applications

• Handguns: 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .357 Mag, .22 LR — headshot terminal ballistics, duty-load skull penetration, and wound channel documentation
• Rifles: 5.56 NATO, .223 Rem, .308 Win, .300 BLK — skull penetration, fragmentation, and brain cavity behavior at various distances
• Shotgun: 00 Buck, bird shot, slugs — pattern spread and penetration at close and medium range
• Archery: Field points through broadheads — arrow penetration and skull interaction
• Blunt force trauma testing: Bats, pipes, impact tools — realistic skull fracture and brain cavity response
• Less-lethal: Bean bag rounds, rubber bullets, impact projectiles
• Medical & forensic research: GSW cranial trauma simulation, skull fracture modeling, forensic pathology training
• Law enforcement & military training: Headshot scenario qualification, shoot/no-shoot props, sniper training aids
• Film & content production: Practical effects, stunt coordination, YouTube firearms and survival testing — the #1 fan-requested BDL target
• Knife, blade & impact weapon testing: Realistic skull and scalp resistance for edged weapon research

Care & Shelf Life

• Shelf life: 3–4 weeks from ship date
• Store in a cool environment (40–85°F / 4–29°C) — keep out of direct sunlight
• Keep wrapped until immediately before use to preserve gel integrity and skin-layer clarity
• After testing is complete, dispose with regular household or commercial waste

Options

• Blood color: Red, Green, or Blue
• Want a custom color or configuration? Contact us — we’re happy to accommodate
• Also available: Gel Head (No Internals) for applications where internal anatomy isn’t required

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