How Bulletproof is Money?

Published on April 1, 2022
Duration: 14:34

This video from Autumn's Armory tests the durability of US currency against various firearms. The presenters shoot $100,000 in cash with six different guns, ranging from a .22LR to a 5.56x45mm, documenting the penetration and damage caused by each. The experiment highlights how different ammunition types and calibers affect the money, with hollow points expanding and green tips penetrating effectively.

Quick Summary

In a test by Autumn's Armory, $100,000 in cash was shot with six different firearms. Low-caliber rounds like .22LR caused minimal damage, passing through cleanly. However, higher-powered firearms such as a 9mm, .410 shotgun, and especially a 5.56x45mm with a green tip, inflicted substantial damage and penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction: $100,000 Challenge
  2. 00:27The Condition: Shoot the Money
  3. 01:40Setting Up the Money Box
  4. 02:00Sponsor: Halo Optics Rangefinder
  5. 02:27First Shot: Ruger Mark IV (.22LR)
  6. 03:09Second Shot: Ruger Mark IV (.22LR)
  7. 04:53Second Gun: Taurus TX22 (.22LR)
  8. 07:31Third Gun: Colt 1849 Revolver
  9. 09:03Fourth Gun: Langdon 92 Elite (9mm)
  10. 10:17Fifth Gun: Shotgun (.410)
  11. 11:49Sixth Gun: SIG Sauer P320 (5.56mm Green Tip)
  12. 13:29Final Money Tally
  13. 14:12Conclusion and Channel Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used to shoot $100,000 in cash?

The video features six firearms: a Ruger Mark IV (.22LR), a Taurus TX22 (.22LR), a Colt 1849 revolver, a Langdon Tactical 92 Elite (9mm), a .410 shotgun, and a SIG Sauer P320 (5.56x45mm).

How did .22LR ammunition affect the money stacks?

The .22LR rounds, both round-nose and hollow-point, passed through the money with relatively minimal damage, creating clean holes and stopping within the first few stacks.

Which firearm caused the most damage to the money?

The 5.56x45mm green tip round from the SIG Sauer P320 caused the most significant damage, blowing through multiple stacks and scattering bills, indicating high penetration and energy transfer.

Can money withstand gunfire?

While money can withstand some low-caliber rounds with minimal damage, higher-powered firearms and certain ammunition types, like hollow points or armor-piercing rounds, can cause significant destruction and penetration.

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