Retiring Old Helmets

[Monte70]

This is a tough one because you don't want to throw it away, you don't feel right selling it and you don't want it hanging around on a shelf. Feel free to add any options!

[Mrs. DantesDame]

None of the above.

Donate it to the local firefighters. They use them for training purposes.  



(and I "felt free" to add an option to your poll. Because I can   )

[phaze5]

if you have a bar gut them and add a light instant bar lights

[JReazor]

None of the above.

Donate it to the local firefighters. They use them for training purposes.  

I didn't know that. I have several old helmets lying around the garage that may find a new home soon. Thanks.

[stealth1]

I have personally tried the 1st 3 options and they all work.

[X1Glider]

None of the above.

To satisfy my curiosity, I do some destructive testing.

[Royal Tiger]

None of the above.

To satisfy my curiosity, I do some destructive testing.

In case you were wondering if a DOT/Snell helmet will stop a 5.56mm; it won't.  

[Formerly Known as Bigfoot]

In case you were wondering if a DOT/Snell helmet will stop a 5.56mm; it won't.  

Well duh.    Mine go to my old K9 unit where decoys can wear them while training in situations where protection on the head might be needed from the dogs.  

[Royal Tiger]

Well duh.    Mine go to my old K9 unit where decoys can wear them while training in situations where protection on the head might be needed from the dogs.  

He said he likes creative destructive testing and we were bored at the range the one day.  

[stew71]

Remove the padding, close the face shield, drill a couple of holes in the top, turn it over, fill it with dirt and turn it into a planter. Done the same things with old ski boots.

Makes for some eclectic yard art.  

[ConPilot1]

Send them all to me, I will list them on the STN marketplace and make a right royal killing.  

[gradus]

Send them all to me, I will list them on the STN marketplace and make a right royal killing.  

Not with your reputation.  

[Formerly Known as Bigfoot]

Send them all to me, I will list them on the STN marketplace and make a right royal killing.  

Do you have enough posts yet?

[phillyrube]

I took an old modular, gutted most of it, and we use it for prisoners that want to bash their heads around in the back seat.   I wanted to labekl one "SPAZ" but I sorta got overruled on that.

[cultureslayer]

So far I've just set them in the closet, but once we get a place I am told they will decorate the game/TV room.

[bomber]

when I approached the firefighters a few years ago, they looked confused and a bit skeptical -- when I explained the old lids coud be used for training, their eyes lit up.

I see a couple of them around town from time and time, and they always ask if I have any more . . . .

[bluepoof]

That's awesome, about the firefighting training!  We have like 10 of them sitting in the garage (helmets, I mean, not firefighters ).  Maybe I can use the donation angle to convince my wonderful pack rat husband to get rid of them...

[mxvet57]

If you donate them to firefighting training are they tax deductable?

[Stripes]

I whack them w/ a hammer so then I'm forced to throw them away!

[Stoney]

Keep it as a backup in case you bust up your new one.

[bomber]

If you donate them to firefighting training are they tax deductable?

I kinda doubt that -- the first responders are not charities, are they?

[boogeyman]

I'm keeping mine.  Someday those graphics will be retro, and I'll be rich!

Honestly I like the firefighter idea, even though it feels oddly self-serving...is that bad?  I've busted one up on the pavement so far...stoopid deer.

[naustin]

Garage Sale marked "free"

Something is better than nothing, and of they take it, maybe they'll wear it.  Of they wear it, eventually they'll probably upgrade to a new one...

[Atitalongtime]

Make a lamp out of them

[cbsnbiker]

Another possibility is to donate them to the local MSF site -- not for use on the range (please donate new unwanted helmets for that purpose), but as props in the classroom. We keep a few helmets cut in half (with a band saw) for teaching purposes.

[Windblown]

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(No that's not weed.    It's a birds nest. )

[rodm850g]

I've a shelf lined up with helmets that date back to the 80's ....just can't toss em...

[tireguy]

I remove all the padding, cut a 5" dia hole in the top, and stuff a potted plant in it.  I've also cut them in half and attached them to a wall in the shop.

[mxstone]

When I'm done with a helmet, the helmet is DONE. Let's just say that I do more than my share of sweating.

[jsanford]

Remove the padding, close the face shield, drill a couple of holes in the top, turn it over, fill it with dirt and turn it into a planter. Done the same things with old ski boots.

Makes for some eclectic yard art.  

Pictures please!