A Bullet Proof Wallet... Does it Work???

Published on March 11, 2021
Duration: 15:20

This video from Demolition Ranch features expert ballistic testing of the Premier Body Armor bulletproof wallet. The wallet, rated at NIJ Level II Kevlar, successfully stops handgun rounds up to .357 Magnum. It also demonstrates effectiveness against a 5.56mm rifle round when multiple wallets are layered, though it is penetrated by a 6.5 Creedmoor.

Quick Summary

The Premier Body Armor wallet offers NIJ Level II Kevlar protection, capable of stopping handgun rounds up to .357 Magnum. It also stopped a 5.56mm rifle round when 8 wallets were layered, but was penetrated by a 6.5 Creedmoor.

Chapters

  1. 00:51Introducing the Bulletproof Wallet
  2. 01:56Testing .22 LR
  3. 02:32Testing .380 ACP
  4. 03:45Testing 9mm FMJ
  5. 04:56Testing .45 ACP
  6. 06:46Testing .38 Special
  7. 07:44Testing .357 Magnum
  8. 11:22Testing 5.56mm with 8 Wallets
  9. 12:30Testing 6.5 Creedmoor

Frequently Asked Questions

What level of ballistic protection does the Premier Body Armor wallet offer?

The Premier Body Armor wallet is rated at NIJ Level II, meaning it is designed to stop handgun rounds up to and including .357 Magnum. This level of protection is achieved through its Kevlar construction.

Can the bulletproof wallet stop rifle rounds?

In testing, 8 layered Premier Body Armor wallets (16 layers of Kevlar) successfully stopped a 5.56mm rifle round. However, a higher-powered 6.5 Creedmoor round penetrated all 8 wallets.

What calibers were tested against the bulletproof wallet?

The bulletproof wallet was tested against .22 LR, .380 ACP, 9mm FMJ, .45 ACP FMJ, .38 Special, and .357 Magnum handgun rounds. It also faced 5.56mm and 6.5 Creedmoor rifle rounds.

Does the bulletproof wallet expand hollow point ammunition?

During the test with a .380 ACP hollow point, the round was stopped by the wallet's Kevlar but did not expand. This indicates the wallet's primary function is stopping projectiles, not necessarily altering their terminal ballistics.

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