SHOTGUN VS DRYWALL

Published on September 13, 2016
Duration: 5:16

This experiment tests the penetration capabilities of three 12-gauge shotgun loads through 40 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall. Birdshot penetrated 7 sheets, 00 buckshot penetrated 17 sheets, and a 1oz slug penetrated 21 sheets. The results highlight the significant over-penetration risk associated with slugs and buckshot in a home defense scenario.

Quick Summary

A 12-gauge shotgun test showed birdshot penetrated 7 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall, 00 buckshot penetrated 17 sheets, and a 1oz slug penetrated 21 sheets. This demonstrates significant over-penetration risks for home defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Shotgun vs Drywall Test Setup
  2. 00:42Birdshot Penetration Test Results
  3. 01:3100 Buckshot Penetration Test Results
  4. 02:461oz Slug Penetration Test Results
  5. 04:27Conclusion: Over-penetration Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sheets of drywall did birdshot penetrate?

In the test, #7.5 target load birdshot penetrated 7 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall before coming to a stop at the 8th sheet.

What was the penetration depth for 00 buckshot through drywall?

00 buckshot, containing 9 pellets, penetrated 17 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall. The first pellets stopped around the 14th sheet, with the final impact denting the 17th.

How far did a 1oz slug penetrate drywall?

A 1oz slug demonstrated significant penetration, completely passing through 20 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall and lodging in the 21st sheet.

What are the home defense implications of this drywall penetration test?

The test highlights the extreme over-penetration potential of slugs and buckshot through common building materials like drywall, posing a significant risk to unintended targets in a home environment.

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