In 2026, Blackout Ballistics created a consistent video series that allows end users to utilize objective visual data to help them become better informed regarding flash performance of different suppressors under IR and visible spectrum.

In similar online series, there have been various inadequacies and inconsistencies regarding test environment, barrel length variations, ammo types, or even cooldown times between multiple strings of fire. As this series is released over time you will notice the cameras, frame rates, and distances change by revision as we experiment and determine what provides the viewer the best footage to showcase flash performance.

As a fair disclosure to our viewers we fully acknowledge the differences of what our team does at Blackout Ballistics in comparison to what is done at the professional level. The tools needed at the professional level include high speed shadowgraph cameras and open shutter cameras to accurately capture and quantify flash performance.