Retiring Old Helmets

[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!