Are Soda Vending Machines BulletProof?

Published on June 11, 2018
Duration: 16:10

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a standard soda vending machine against various firearms, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. Surprisingly, even the powerful .50 BMG API rounds were stopped by the ninth internal wall of the empty machine. The experiment suggests a vending machine offers significant protection, potentially enhanced if filled with liquid-filled cans.

Quick Summary

A standard empty soda vending machine demonstrated surprising bullet resistance, stopping rounds from .22 LR up to .50 BMG API. The multiple internal metal layers effectively halted projectiles, with the most powerful rounds stopped by the ninth internal wall.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Vending Machine Ballistics Test
  2. 00:45Inside the Vending Machine Structure
  3. 02:52.22 LR Test: Walther P22
  4. 03:289mm Test: Glock 19X
  5. 04:43.50 AE Test: Desert Eagle
  6. 05:57.500 Magnum Test: Underwood Ammo
  7. 07:565.56mm Test: AR-15 Rifle
  8. 09:44.50 BMG Test: Serbu BFG-50A
  9. 11:40Conclusion: Vending Machine Bulletproof?

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a soda vending machine stop bullets?

Yes, a standard empty soda vending machine can surprisingly stop bullets from various calibers, including .22 LR, 9mm, .50 AE, .500 Magnum, 5.56mm, and even .50 BMG API rounds, due to its multiple internal metal layers.

What is the most powerful round a vending machine stopped?

In the test, the vending machine successfully stopped .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) rounds fired from a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The rounds were halted by the ninth internal wall of the empty machine.

How many layers does a vending machine have for protection?

While not explicitly counted for every model, the test revealed multiple layers of sheet metal panels inside the vending machine. The .50 BMG rounds were stopped by the ninth internal wall, indicating significant layered construction.

Would a full vending machine be more bulletproof?

The presenter suggests that a vending machine filled with liquid-filled soda cans would likely offer even greater ballistic protection than an empty one, as the liquids could absorb more energy from projectiles.

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