Golf Clubs as Body Armor?

Published on May 9, 2023
Duration: 0:20

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a golf club head against various firearm calibers. A 9mm round caused only a surface mark, while a 5.56mm round created a significant dent but no penetration. A .30-06 round, however, easily penetrated the club head, demonstrating the limitations of improvised materials against high-powered rifle rounds.

Quick Summary

A golf club head was tested against 9mm, 5.56mm, and .30-06 rounds. It stopped the 9mm, dented but held against the 5.56mm, but was easily penetrated by the .30-06, proving ineffective as body armor against rifle rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:009mm Ballistic Test with Golf Club
  2. 00:075.56mm Ballistic Test with Golf Club
  3. 00:13.30-06 Ballistic Test with Golf Club

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a golf club be used as body armor?

Based on ballistic tests, a golf club head can stop a 9mm round and significantly resist a 5.56mm round. However, it is completely penetrated by a .30-06 rifle round, indicating it is not reliable body armor against higher-powered firearms.

What happened when a 9mm bullet hit a golf club head?

When a 9mm round was fired from a Sig Sauer 1911 at a golf club head, it caused only a surface impact mark. The club head successfully stopped the bullet without significant deformation or penetration.

How did a 5.56mm round perform against a golf club head?

A 5.56mm rifle round fired from an AR-style pistol caused a deep dent and noticeable deformation in the golf club head. Despite the damage, the club head managed to prevent a complete pass-through of the bullet.

Can a golf club stop a .30-06 rifle round?

No, a golf club head cannot stop a .30-06 rifle round. The high-velocity round fired from an M1 Garand easily penetrated the steel, leaving a clean exit hole and demonstrating the material's inadequacy against powerful rifle cartridges.

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