are these news paper stands bulletproof ?

Published on January 3, 2019
Duration: 11:47

This video tests the bullet resistance of an old-school metal newspaper stand against various calibers, including .22LR, 9mm, FN 5.7, .45 ACP, .50 AE, 7.62x39mm, and shotgun rounds. The tests reveal that while the stand offers some protection against smaller calibers like .22LR, it is penetrated by larger handgun rounds and rifle calibers. The top section appears to be more robust due to thicker metal or a double-wall construction in some areas.

Quick Summary

Testing the ballistic resistance of a metal newspaper stand reveals it offers limited protection. While it stopped .22LR rounds, 9mm, .45 ACP, and 7.62x39mm rounds penetrated. The .50 AE was embedded, and shotgun birdshot was stopped, but a slug partially penetrated.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Newspaper Stand Ballistics Test
  2. 00:38Test 1: Walther P22 (.22LR)
  3. 01:43Test 2: Glock 45 (9mm)
  4. 03:42Test 3: FN 57 (.22 Caliber)
  5. 05:00Test 4: .45 ACP Critical Duty
  6. 06:47Test 5: .50 AE Desert Eagle
  7. 08:11Test 6: 7.62x39mm Rifle Round
  8. 09:05Test 7: Shotgun Slug & Birdshot
  9. 11:00Conclusion: Newspaper Stand Protection

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a newspaper stand stop bullets?

The ballistic resistance of a newspaper stand varies significantly by caliber. While it can stop smaller rounds like .22LR, larger handgun calibers such as 9mm and .45 ACP will penetrate. Rifle rounds like 7.62x39mm will also easily pass through.

Which calibers penetrated the newspaper stand?

The newspaper stand was penetrated by 9mm, FN 5.7, .45 ACP, and 7.62x39mm rounds. The .22LR was stopped by the second wall, and the .50 AE was embedded but did not fully exit. Shotgun birdshot did not penetrate, but the slug partially penetrated.

Is the top or bottom of a newspaper stand more bullet-resistant?

The top section of the newspaper stand appears to be more bullet-resistant, possibly due to thicker metal or a double-wall construction. Rounds that penetrated the lower sections were sometimes retained or stopped by the upper portion.

What types of ammunition were tested against the newspaper stand?

The test included .22LR, 9mm Full Metal Jacket, FN 5.7, .45 ACP hollow point, .50 AE hollow point, 7.62x39mm rifle rounds, and shotgun birdshot and slugs.

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