50 BMG Vs Padlock (Bulletproof?) *TEST*

Published on December 11, 2024
Duration: 1:30

This video from Civilian Tactical tests the durability of a U.S. General padlock against various firearm calibers, from 12 Gauge birdshot up to a .50 BMG round. The host, an established firearms influencer, demonstrates the effectiveness of progressively larger calibers, culminating in the .50 BMG round successfully breaching the padlock. The test highlights the significant power difference between common handgun/rifle calibers and heavy machine gun/anti-materiel rounds.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test by Civilian Tactical, a U.S. General heavy-duty padlock was subjected to various firearm calibers. While 12 Gauge birdshot, .22 LR, 9mm, 7.62x39, and .223 rounds failed to breach it, a .50 BMG round successfully penetrated and destroyed the lock.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Challenge
  2. 00:0812 Gauge Birdshot Test
  3. 00:23.22 LR and 9mm Tests
  4. 00:357.62x39 Test
  5. 00:47Promotions (Arrowhead, SDI)
  6. 01:05.223 Test
  7. 01:15.50 BMG Test (Lock Breached)

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the U.S. General padlock?

The test included 12 Gauge birdshot, .22 LR, 9mm, 7.62x39, .223, and finally, the .50 BMG round. Most smaller calibers failed to even dent the lock significantly.

Which firearm caliber successfully broke the padlock?

The .50 BMG round fired from a Raptor 50 rifle was the only caliber tested that successfully penetrated and broke the U.S. General heavy-duty padlock, launching it a considerable distance.

What was the outcome of testing smaller calibers like .22 LR and 9mm against the padlock?

.22 LR from a Volquartsen Arms Mamba and 9mm from a Girsan Regard were tested. Both calibers failed to penetrate or open the U.S. General padlock, showing minimal effect on the lock's integrity.

What firearms were used in the padlock durability test?

The test utilized a G-Force Arms Gatlander (12 Gauge), Volquartsen Arms Mamba (.22 LR), Girsan Regard (9mm), Zastava AK-47 (7.62x39), CMMG Dissent (.223), and a Raptor 50 (.50 BMG).

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