Bulletproof Masks vs The Most RIDICULOUS Guns (50 BMG Pistol, Double Barrel 1911, Glock 50 & More)

Published on February 24, 2025
Duration: 23:38

This video features Scott, a firearms expert from Kentucky Ballistics, conducting rigorous testing of bulletproof masks against a variety of powerful firearms, including a .50 BMG pistol and a double-barrel 1911. The testing assesses both the mask's ability to stop projectiles and the significant energy transfer to a ballistic dummy, providing valuable insights into the performance limits of personal protective gear against extreme ballistics.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics tests bulletproof masks rated up to Level IIIA against extreme firearms like a .50 BMG pistol and a double-barrel 1911. While masks stopped many rounds, high-energy impacts caused severe trauma to ballistic dummies, demonstrating the limits of protection against the most powerful calibers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Gear Overview
  2. 01:53Shotgun Testing: 12-Gauge and 10-Gauge
  3. 09:15Melee Test: Fireman's Axe
  4. 10:25Handgun Testing: .357 SIG and Double Barrel .45
  5. 14:16High-Power Handguns: .460 Rowland and .50 GI
  6. 16:59Extreme Handguns: .50 AE and .50 BMG

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rating of the bulletproof masks tested in the video?

The bulletproof masks tested are rated up to Level IIIA, which typically means they can stop handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum. However, the video demonstrates that extreme calibers can still cause non-survivable impacts due to energy transfer.

Which firearms were used to test the bulletproof masks?

The masks were tested against a variety of firearms including a 12-gauge Cobray Terminator, a suppressed 10-gauge shotgun, a Glock 31 in .357 SIG, an APF Dueler double-barrel .45 ACP, a 1911 in .460 Rowland, a Glock in .50 GI, a Desert Eagle in .50 AE, and a Noreen handheld .50 BMG pistol.

What were the main objectives of the ballistic testing?

The primary goals were to test the energy transfer to the face when a projectile impacts a ballistic mask and to observe how the masks withstand impacts from unique and powerful firearms, including extreme calibers.

Did the bulletproof masks stop all projectiles?

The masks successfully stopped projectiles from most tested firearms, including handguns. However, the extreme energy transfer from calibers like .50 BMG was non-survivable for the ballistic dummy, even when the mask itself held together.

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