5 Minute DIY Body Armor Stops Bullets.

Published on October 11, 2024
Duration: 0:59

This video demonstrates a DIY approach to creating rifle-rated body armor using readily available materials like a fiberglass welding blanket and ceramic tiles. The homemade armor successfully stopped both handgun rounds from a Canik SFx Whiteout and 5.56mm rounds from a Century Arms BFT 556 AK-style rifle, suggesting potential for effective ballistic protection.

Quick Summary

A DIY rifle-rated body armor vest was constructed using a fiberglass welding blanket and ceramic tiles, held together with duct tape. This homemade armor successfully stopped both handgun rounds from a Canik SFx Whiteout and 5.56mm rifle rounds from a Century Arms BFT 556.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: DIY Rifle Rated Body Armor Concept
  2. 00:08Materials & Assembly: Fiberglass & Ceramic Tiles
  3. 00:32Handgun Test: Canik SFx Whiteout vs DIY Armor
  4. 00:43Rifle Test: 5.56mm vs DIY Armor & Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are needed to make the DIY body armor?

The DIY body armor demonstrated uses a fiberglass welding blanket as the backing material, ceramic tiles for the strike face, and duct tape to hold the components together. These are commonly found at hardware and thrift stores.

Did the homemade body armor stop rifle rounds?

Yes, the homemade rifle-rated body armor successfully stopped 5.56mm rounds fired from a Century Arms BFT 556 AK-style rifle during testing.

How effective is the DIY armor against handguns?

The DIY armor proved effective against handgun rounds, successfully stopping shots fired from a Canik SFx Whiteout during the test.

What is the perceived ballistic rating of the DIY armor?

While not officially rated, the thickness of the DIY armor plate was compared to a Level 4 plate, suggesting it aims for a similar level of protection against rifle threats.

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