Cars Are Not Cover: MP5 VS Van CONCEALMENT

Published on May 7, 2014
Duration: 7:20

This video demonstrates that standard vehicle doors and interiors offer only concealment, not ballistic cover, against 9mm rounds from an MP5. Testing revealed rounds easily penetrated both door panels and interior seats. The only reliable ballistic cover on a typical vehicle is the engine block and wheel/axle areas. The content emphasizes the distinction between cover and concealment in defensive scenarios.

Quick Summary

Standard vehicle doors and interiors offer only concealment, not ballistic cover, against 9mm rounds. Testing shows 9mm easily penetrates car doors and seats. Only the engine block and wheel/axle areas provide reliable ballistic cover on a typical vehicle.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Full-Auto Utility Discussion
  2. 00:58MP5 vs. Van Door Demonstration
  3. 01:43Door Penetration Inspection
  4. 02:43Shooting Through Interior Seats
  5. 03:34Seat Penetration Results
  6. 04:14Cover vs. Concealment Principles
  7. 05:07Ballistic Protection Realities

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a standard car door stop 9mm bullets from an MP5?

No, testing shows that 9mm rounds easily penetrate both the exterior and interior panels of a standard car door. Therefore, car doors provide concealment, not ballistic cover.

What parts of a vehicle offer actual ballistic cover?

On a typical vehicle, only the engine block and the wheel/axle areas are considered reliable ballistic cover. The rest of the vehicle's body and interior offer only concealment.

Do vehicle seats offer ballistic protection?

No, the interior seats of a vehicle do not offer ballistic protection. 9mm rounds were shown to pass through the seats and exit the other side of the van.

What is the difference between cover and concealment?

Concealment hides you from view but does not stop projectiles. Cover, such as thick concrete or an engine block, actually stops bullets. Most of a vehicle is concealment.

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