can a baseball bat stop a bullet?

Published on January 5, 2017
Duration: 5:48

This video tests if a baseball bat can stop a bullet, inspired by 'The Walking Dead.' A maple bat successfully stopped a 9mm round but was completely destroyed by a .50 AE round. The test highlights the significant difference in projectile energy and material resistance.

Quick Summary

A maple baseball bat can stop a 9mm bullet, with the projectile lodging in the wood. However, a more powerful .50 AE round completely shatters the bat, demonstrating significant differences in ballistic resistance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Bat Purchase
  2. 00:54The Walking Dead Inspiration
  3. 01:439mm Ballistic Test
  4. 03:58.50 AE Ballistic Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a baseball bat stop a 9mm bullet?

Yes, in a test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, a maple baseball bat successfully stopped a 9mm round fired from a Glock 19. The bullet lodged deep within the wood without penetrating the other side.

What happened when a .50 AE round hit a baseball bat?

When a .50 AE round from a Desert Eagle was fired at a maple baseball bat, the bat was completely shattered. The powerful projectile passed straight through the destroyed wood.

What inspired the baseball bat vs. bullet test?

The test was inspired by a scene in the popular TV show 'The Walking Dead,' where the character Negan uses his baseball bat, Lucille, to stop bullets. The video aimed to verify if this scenario is realistic.

Which firearms were used in the baseball bat ballistic test?

The test utilized a Glock 19 handgun firing a 9mm round and a gold-plated Desert Eagle chambered in .50 AE. Underwood Ammo provided the .50 AE ammunition.

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