Can a Fire Hydrant Stop Bullets? *TEST* #gun #demolitionranch #fullautofriday #civtac #pewpew

Published on September 4, 2022
Duration: 0:59

This test evaluates the bullet resistance of fire hydrant caps made from aluminum and cast iron. While both materials effectively stopped .22 caliber rounds and 12-gauge birdshot, they performed differently against 9mm and 5.56 NATO rounds. The cast iron cap sustained significant damage from 9mm, whereas the aluminum cap was penetrated by 5.56 green tip rounds.

Quick Summary

Fire hydrant caps are not bulletproof against rifle rounds. While aluminum and cast iron caps stopped .22 caliber and 12-gauge birdshot, they were penetrated by 5.56 green tip rounds. A 9mm round also caused significant damage to the cast iron cap.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Hydrant Cap Test
  2. 00:15.22 Caliber vs Hydrant Caps
  3. 00:2812-Gauge Birdshot Test
  4. 00:369mm vs Hydrant Caps
  5. 00:475.56 Green Tip vs Hydrant Caps

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fire hydrant caps bulletproof against common handgun rounds?

Fire hydrant caps showed mixed results against handgun rounds. While both aluminum and cast iron caps stopped .22 caliber rounds, a 9mm round significantly damaged the cast iron cap and impacted the aluminum cap.

Can fire hydrant caps withstand rifle rounds like 5.56 NATO?

No, fire hydrant caps are not bulletproof against rifle rounds. Both aluminum and cast iron hydrant caps were fully penetrated by 5.56 green tip (M855) ammunition during the test.

What materials are fire hydrant caps typically made from?

Fire hydrant caps are commonly made from materials like cast iron and aluminum. This test specifically evaluated the ballistic resistance of both types against various firearm calibers.

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