Videos tagged with Fiberglass Blanket

This video demonstrates a low-cost DIY method for creating rudimentary body armor using common materials: duct tape, a fiberglass welding blanket, and two ceramic tiles. The constructed armor was tested against 9mm, .223 Remington, and 5.56x45mm green tip ammunition. While it stopped 9mm and .223 rounds, it failed to stop the 5.56 green tip rounds, showing two clean exits.

This guide details the construction and testing of DIY body armor using common hardware store materials like a fiberglass welding blanket and ceramic tiles, secured with duct tape. The video demonstrates its effectiveness against 9mm handgun rounds and 5.56x45mm rifle rounds, comparing its thickness to Level 4 armor. The host, an enthusiast content creator, emphasizes proper range safety during testing.