Garand Thumb, a recognized subject matter expert, conducts an experimental test to determine if a rifle can stop bullets, akin to improvised body armor. The tests reveal that while dense steel components like the bolt carrier group and barrel can stop projectiles, aluminum receivers offer less reliable protection. The expert emphasizes that practical firearm proficiency and training are paramount over relying on gear alone.
This video from Kentucky Ballistics, featuring Demolition Ranch and Garand Thumb, tests the ballistic resistance of CrossFit weight vest steel plates. The experiment demonstrates that these improvised plates can stop a surprising range of handgun and rifle calibers, including 9mm, .45 ACP, .357 Magnum, 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm, and .308 Winchester. While a single plate is defeated by a .50 BMG round, two stacked plates successfully stop it. The high-energy, experimental approach highlights the potential of these plates as makeshift armor.
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