Body Armor made of Keys

Published on August 23, 2021
Duration: 11:49

This video showcases an experimental body armor constructed from keys embedded in epoxy resin, demonstrating its surprising effectiveness against various handgun and rifle calibers including .357 Magnum, .50 AE, 7.62x39mm, and 5.56mm Green Tip. While it successfully stopped these rounds, it was ultimately penetrated by an 8mm Mauser round, highlighting its limitations. The video also includes a sponsor segment for USCCA, emphasizing self-defense preparedness.

Quick Summary

Experimental body armor made from keys and epoxy resin successfully stopped .357 Magnum, .50 AE, 7.62x39mm, and 5.56mm M855 Green Tip rounds. However, it was ultimately penetrated by an 8mm Mauser round, demonstrating its limitations despite its innovative construction.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Key Body Armor Build
  2. 01:53Test 1: .357 Magnum
  3. 03:05Test 2: .50 AE Desert Eagle
  4. 05:07Sponsor: USCCA
  5. 06:27Test 3: 7.62x39mm (AK-47)
  6. 07:30Test 4: 5.56mm Green Tip (AR-15)
  7. 09:10Test 5: 8mm Mauser & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials were used to create the experimental body armor?

The experimental body armor was constructed using common metal keys embedded within a clear epoxy resin. This mixture was poured into an aluminum foil baking tray and allowed to cure, forming a rigid protective plate approximately 1.5 inches thick.

What calibers of ammunition did the key body armor successfully stop?

The improvised key body armor demonstrated effectiveness by stopping rounds from a .357 Magnum revolver, a .50 Action Express Desert Eagle, a 7.62x39mm rifle (AK-47), and 5.56mm M855 'Green Tip' armor-piercing rounds.

Did the key body armor stop all tested ammunition?

No, the key body armor did not stop all tested ammunition. While it successfully halted several powerful handgun and rifle rounds, it was ultimately penetrated by an 8mm Mauser round fired from a Kar98k rifle.

What was the performance of the key armor against the .50 AE round?

Against the high-energy .50 AE round fired from a Desert Eagle, the key armor performed remarkably well. It stopped the projectile without full penetration, causing only minor damage like chipping the resin and cracking the foil backing.

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