Is Your Front Door Bulletproof? (Solid Wood vs. Steel)

Published on November 12, 2024
Duration: 10:41

This video tests the ballistic resistance of solid wood and steel exterior doors against various firearms and a compound bow. Neither door proved truly bulletproof, with all tested handgun and rifle calibers penetrating both. The steel door's peephole was identified as a weak point. While the wood door stopped an arrow, the steel door did not, suggesting wood offers slightly better resistance to lower-velocity projectiles.

Quick Summary

Standard solid wood and steel exterior doors are not bulletproof and offer minimal protection against common handgun and rifle calibers. While a wood door stopped an arrow, both were penetrated by firearms, highlighting the need for specialized security for effective home defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Door Comparison
  2. 01:11Weapons & Ammo Overview
  3. 01:3512-Gauge Birdshot Test
  4. 02:2712-Gauge Buckshot & Slug Test
  5. 04:32Handgun & Rifle Caliber Tests
  6. 08:38Compound Bow Test & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a solid wood door stop bullets?

In this test, a solid wood door did not stop common handgun and rifle rounds like 9mm, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, or 5.56 NATO. However, it did successfully stop an arrow from a 70lb compound bow, suggesting limited resistance against certain projectiles.

Is a steel exterior door bulletproof?

No, a standard steel exterior door is not bulletproof. It was penetrated by 12-gauge buckshot and slugs, as well as all tested handgun and rifle calibers. The peephole was also identified as a weak point.

What is the best type of door for home defense against firearms?

Based on this test, neither standard solid wood nor steel doors offer adequate protection against firearms. For effective home defense, specialized ballistic-resistant doors or reinforced entryways are likely necessary.

Which door performed better against projectiles?

The solid wood door showed slightly better performance by stopping an arrow, whereas the steel door was penetrated. However, both doors failed to stop common firearm rounds, making their overall effectiveness for ballistic protection very limited.

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