Can an Old Bank Safe Stop a 50 Cal Sniper Rifle?

Published on September 9, 2025
Duration: 1:36

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a 100-year-old bank safe against various calibers, culminating in a .50 BMG sniper rifle. While smaller calibers like .22 LR and 9mm only chip paint, larger rounds like the .50 AE and 12 Gauge slug cause significant damage but do not penetrate. The .50 BMG round, however, easily pierces both doors and a ballistic dummy.

Quick Summary

A 100-year-old bank safe was tested against multiple calibers. While it resisted .22 LR, 9mm, .50 AE, 12 Gauge slug, 5.56 NATO, and .450 Bushmaster rounds with varying degrees of damage, it was ultimately penetrated by a .50 BMG sniper rifle round.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Testing an Old Bank Safe
  2. 00:11.22 Caliber Pistol Test
  3. 00:209mm Handgun Test
  4. 00:28.50 AE Desert Eagle Test
  5. 00:3712 Gauge Slug Test
  6. 00:485.56 NATO AR-15 Test
  7. 00:59.450 Bushmaster Rifle Test
  8. 01:13.50 BMG Sniper Rifle Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the old bank safe?

The bank safe was tested against .22 caliber, 9mm, .50 AE, 12 Gauge slug, 5.56 NATO, .450 Bushmaster, and finally, a .50 BMG sniper rifle round.

Did the .50 BMG round penetrate the bank safe?

Yes, the .50 BMG sniper rifle round easily penetrated both doors of the 100-year-old bank safe and a ballistic dummy placed inside.

How did the 12 Gauge slug perform against the safe?

The 12 Gauge slug created a large entry hole in the front door of the safe but did not exit the other side, showing significant resistance.

What was the outcome of the .50 AE Desert Eagle test?

The .50 AE round fired from a Desert Eagle created a small crater in the safe's steel door but did not penetrate through it.

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