$5 Homemade Body Armor !!!

Published on April 14, 2017
Duration: 7:18

This video demonstrates a DIY approach to creating rudimentary body armor using inexpensive materials like ceramic tiles and dollar store books, costing approximately $5. The presenter constructs a plate by wrapping ceramic tiles in duct tape and using books as a backing, then tests its effectiveness against various calibers including .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and .357 Magnum. While the DIY armor shows surprising resilience against several rounds, the creator strongly advises against relying on it for actual protection.

Quick Summary

This $5 DIY body armor is constructed using ceramic tiles wrapped in duct tape, with dollar store books as a backing. It demonstrated the ability to stop single shots from various calibers including 9mm and .45 ACP, but is not recommended for actual protection due to potential failure.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: $5 DIY Body Armor Concept
  2. 00:07Materials and Construction Overview
  3. 00:43Assembly Process: Taping Tiles and Books
  4. 01:05Range Setup and Testing Strategy
  5. 01:22Test 1: .22 LR Ballistics
  6. 01:46Test 2: 9mm Ballistics
  7. 01:53Test 3: .45 ACP Ballistics
  8. 02:15Test 4: .40 S&W Ballistics
  9. 02:43Test 5: .357 Magnum Ballistics
  10. 02:53Multi-Strike Test: 9mm Durability
  11. 03:49Dissection: Recovering Bullets and Analysis
  12. 04:26Conclusion and Safety Disclaimer

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are needed to make the $5 DIY body armor?

To construct this $5 DIY body armor, you will need ceramic tiles (about $1 each), thin books from a dollar store, and duct tape. The books and tiles should be roughly the same size for optimal assembly.

How effective is the $5 DIY body armor against different calibers?

The DIY armor successfully stopped single shots from .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, and .357 Magnum. However, repeated impacts in the same area degraded its performance, eventually allowing penetration.

What is the construction process for the DIY ceramic tile body armor?

The construction involves wrapping individual ceramic tiles in duct tape to contain fragmentation. These taped tiles are then secured together, and two dollar store books are taped to the rear as a backing material.

Is this $5 DIY body armor safe to use for actual protection?

No, the creator strongly advises against relying on this DIY body armor for actual protection. It is presented for informational and experimental purposes only, and failure could be fatal.

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