Does Bullet Proof Glass Actually Work?

Published on September 7, 2025
Duration: 16:23

This video rigorously tests Armitek's UL Level 6, 7, and 8 ballistic glass against various calibers, including .22 LR, 9mm, 10mm, 12 gauge, 5.56mm, .308, .300 Win Mag, and .50 BMG. The glass successfully stopped all tested rounds, with higher levels performing as expected against their rated calibers. Notably, even the .50 BMG was stopped by a stack of ballistic glass layers.

Quick Summary

Armitek's UL Level 6 ballistic glass, rated for 5 shots of 9mm, successfully stopped .22 LR, 9mm, and 10mm rounds. Higher levels like UL Level 7 and 8 also performed as expected against 5.56mm and .308 rounds respectively.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Bulletproof Glass Testing
  2. 02:14Armitek UL Level 6 Glass Specs
  3. 03:09Testing Calibers Overview
  4. 04:03Handgun Caliber Testing (9mm, 10mm)
  5. 07:23Shotgun Testing (12 Gauge)
  6. 08:28UL Level 7 Glass Testing (5.56mm)
  7. 10:37UL Level 8 Glass Testing (.308, .300 Win Mag)
  8. 12:52The .50 BMG Challenge

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UL Level 6 ballistic glass rated for?

UL Level 6 ballistic glass is rated to withstand 5 shots of 9mm ammunition. It is approximately 1 inch thick and weighs about 5 lbs per square foot.

Can bulletproof glass stop a .50 BMG round?

Yes, in this test, a .50 BMG round fired from a Desert Tech HTI was successfully stopped by a stack of multiple ballistic glass layers, specifically by the second layer.

What calibers were tested against Armitek ballistic glass?

The test included .22 LR, 9mm, 10mm, 12 gauge (buckshot and slugs), 5.56x45mm M855, .308 Winchester, .300 Win Mag, and .50 BMG.

How did the ballistic glass perform against rifle rounds?

UL Level 7 glass stopped 5.56mm rounds, and UL Level 8 glass stopped .308 and .300 Win Mag rounds, all with minimal back-face deformation.

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