Can A Bag Of Beans Stop A BULLET???

Published on June 2, 2025
Duration: 1:57

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the surprising bullet-stopping capabilities of pinto beans. The host, demonstrating high authority in tactical content creation, tests various calibers from .22 LR up to 7.62x39mm against bags of beans. The results show that even rifle rounds can be stopped by a sufficient quantity of beans, offering a unique perspective on projectile energy dissipation.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test by Civilian Tactical, bags of pinto beans surprisingly stopped calibers ranging from .22 LR to 7.62x39mm. Even rifle rounds like 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm were contained within the second bag, demonstrating significant projectile energy dissipation from the beans.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:11.22 LR Test
  3. 00:18.380 Auto Test
  4. 00:309mm Test
  5. 00:49.45 ACP Test
  6. 01:045.7x28mm Test
  7. 01:145.56x45mm Rifle Test
  8. 01:307.62x39mm Test and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a bag of pinto beans stop bullets?

In a ballistic test conducted by Civilian Tactical, bags of pinto beans demonstrated a surprising ability to stop a wide range of calibers, including .22 LR, .380 Auto, 9mm, .45 ACP, 5.7x28mm, 5.56x45mm, and 7.62x39mm, indicating significant projectile energy dissipation.

What firearms were used in the Civilian Tactical bean ballistic test?

The Civilian Tactical video featured several firearms for its ballistic test, including the GForce Arms Chronicle 1911 (9mm), Girsan MC 14T (.380 Auto), and a Standard Manufacturing 1911 (.45 ACP). Rifle calibers were also tested.

What calibers were tested against the bags of beans?

Civilian Tactical tested a comprehensive range of calibers against bags of pinto beans, starting with smaller rounds like .22 LR and .380 Auto, progressing through common handgun calibers like 9mm and .45 ACP, and including higher-velocity rounds like 5.7x28mm, 5.56x45mm, and 7.62x39mm.

What is the surprising conclusion about pinto beans and bullets?

The surprising conclusion from Civilian Tactical's experiment is that a sufficient quantity of pinto beans can effectively stop bullets from various firearm calibers, including rifle rounds, showcasing an unexpected level of ballistic resistance.

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