How many safes does it take to stop a 50cal?

Published on February 18, 2020
Duration: 17:59

This video tests the ballistic resistance of SentrySafe gun safes against various calibers, culminating in a .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary round. The .50 BMG round penetrated four safes, demonstrating the limitations of standard gun safes against high-powered rifle cartridges. The experiment also tested 9mm, .44 Magnum, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, 7.62x39mm, 5.56 NATO, .308 Winchester, and 8mm Mauser.

Quick Summary

A .50 BMG Armor Piercing Incendiary round penetrated four SentrySafe gun safes during a ballistic test. Other tested calibers like .308 Winchester also penetrated multiple safes, highlighting that standard gun safes are not designed to stop high-powered rifle rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Setup
  2. 00:419mm MP5 Test
  3. 02:03.44 Magnum Desert Eagle Test
  4. 03:52.50 AE Desert Eagle Test
  5. 04:59.500 S&W Magnum Test
  6. 07:26Rifle Caliber Tests (7.62x39 & 5.56)
  7. 10:36.308 Winchester SCAR 17 Test
  8. 11:448mm Mauser Kar98k Test
  9. 13:20.50 BMG Serbu BFG-50A Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the result of the .50 BMG test on SentrySafe gun safes?

In the ballistic test, a .50 BMG round with Armor Piercing Incendiary (API) capabilities penetrated four SentrySafe gun safes. This demonstrates that standard fire-resistant gun safes are not designed to withstand high-powered rifle cartridges.

How many safes did .308 Winchester rounds penetrate?

.308 Winchester rounds fired from an FN SCAR 17 were able to penetrate three SentrySafe gun safes. The fourth safe successfully stopped these rounds, indicating a significant difference in resistance compared to handgun calibers.

Can SentrySafe gun safes stop rifle rounds?

While SentrySafe gun safes offer fire resistance and some security, they are generally not designed to stop high-powered rifle rounds. Calibers like 5.56 NATO fragmented on impact, and .308 Winchester penetrated multiple safes. Only the .50 BMG test showed penetration beyond three safes.

Which calibers were tested against the SentrySafe gun safes?

The video tested 9mm, .44 Magnum, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm NATO, .308 Winchester, 8mm Mauser, and .50 BMG rounds against the safes.

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