Can a Dryer Save Your Life?
This experiment tests a household dryer's ability to stop bullets. While light birdshot from a 12-gauge shotgun was stopped by the dryer's front panel, common handgun rounds like 9mm and .45 ACP, as well as rifle rounds (5.56mm and .308 Winchester), penetrated the dryer completely. The conclusion is that a dryer offers concealment but not reliable ballistic cover against most common firearm calibers.









