$20 Walmart Body Armor Challenge vs @cr42hunting99

Published on August 27, 2021
Duration: 22:22

This video details a DIY challenge to create body armor using only materials purchased from Walmart for under $20. The creator constructs a multi-layered panel using a cake pan, gravel, concrete patch, notebooks, and duct tape. The homemade armor is then tested against .22LR, 9mm, 5.56x45mm, and 7.62x39mm rounds at 10 yards, demonstrating surprising effectiveness.

Quick Summary

A DIY body armor panel constructed from a cake pan, gravel, concrete patch, notebooks, and duct tape, costing under $20, successfully stopped .22LR, 9mm, 5.56x45mm, and 7.62x39mm rounds at 10 yards. The armor weighed approximately 24 pounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Challenge Rules
  2. 01:00Shopping for Materials at Walmart
  3. 02:30Material Costs & Breakdown
  4. 03:49Construction Plan: Front Panel
  5. 04:13Construction Plan: Back Panel
  6. 05:14Assembly: Mixing & Filling Pans
  7. 06:33Call to Opponent: CR42 Hunting
  8. 08:11Armor Curing & Final Assembly
  9. 09:45Taping & Securing the Armor
  10. 11:06Weight Check: 24 Pounds!
  11. 11:43Moment of Truth: Testing Begins
  12. 13:16.22LR Test
  13. 14:289mm Test
  14. 16:125.56x45mm Test
  15. 17:34Bonus Round: 7.62x39mm Test
  16. 19:40Challenge Complete & Follow-up Tease
  17. 20:40Shoutout to CR42 Hunting & Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials were used to create the $20 Walmart body armor?

The DIY body armor was constructed using a cake pan, a smaller pan (lid), bags of crushed stone/gravel, ready-mix concrete patch, notebooks, and duct tape, all purchased from Walmart for under $20.

What calibers did the homemade Walmart body armor successfully stop?

The homemade body armor successfully stopped .22LR, 9mm, 5.56x45mm, and 7.62x39mm rounds when tested at a distance of 10 yards.

How much did the DIY Walmart body armor weigh?

The completed DIY body armor panel weighed approximately 24 pounds, which is comparable to the weight of commercial AR500 steel plates or full body armor systems.

What was the cost limit for the Walmart body armor challenge?

The challenge stipulated a maximum budget of $20 for all materials purchased from Walmart, excluding tax. The final cost before tax was $19.83.

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