Can Dried Paint Stop A Bullet ??? 🎨

Published on December 16, 2019
Duration: 6:15

This video tests the bullet-stopping capabilities of a large, dense ball of dried paint. Surprisingly, the paint successfully stopped .22 LR, 9mm, and .44 Magnum rounds. However, it was easily penetrated by a .45 ACP and completely overwhelmed by a .50 AE. The results suggest dried paint offers more ballistic resistance than commonly assumed, especially against moderate handgun calibers.

Quick Summary

A large, dense ball of dried paint was tested against various handgun calibers. It successfully stopped .22 LR, 9mm, and .44 Magnum rounds, but was penetrated by .45 ACP and easily defeated by .50 AE, showing variable ballistic resistance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Olight Sponsorship
  2. 00:57The Dried Paint Ball Target
  3. 01:28.22 LR vs. Paint Ball Test
  4. 01:449mm vs. Paint Ball Test
  5. 02:21.45 ACP vs. Paint Ball Test
  6. 03:01.44 Magnum vs. Paint Ball Test
  7. 03:24.50 AE vs. Paint Ball Test
  8. 04:55Conclusion: Paint Bullet Stopping Power

Frequently Asked Questions

Can dried paint stop bullets?

In a test by Kentucky Ballistics, a large, dense ball of dried paint successfully stopped .22 LR, 9mm, and .44 Magnum rounds. However, it was penetrated by .45 ACP and easily defeated by .50 AE rounds, indicating variable effectiveness based on caliber and power.

What calibers were tested against the dried paint ball?

The test included .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, and .50 AE. The paint stopped the smaller calibers and the .44 Magnum but was penetrated by the .45 ACP and .50 AE rounds.

Which firearms were used in the dried paint bullet test?

Kentucky Ballistics used a Ruger LCR in .22 LR, a Canik TP9SFX in 9mm, a Springfield 1911 in .45 ACP, a Taurus Raging Hunter in .44 Magnum, and a Desert Eagle in .50 AE for the paint ball test.

How effective was the dried paint ball as armor?

The dried paint ball proved surprisingly effective against moderate handgun rounds like 9mm and .44 Magnum. However, its effectiveness diminished significantly against larger, more powerful cartridges such as .45 ACP and .50 AE.

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