Can a Bank Door Stop a Bullet?

Published on March 10, 2026
Duration: 1:24

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the ballistic resistance of a real bank door against various calibers, from .22LR up to .50 BMG. The test, conducted by an experienced individual demonstrating safe firearm handling, shows the door's effectiveness against most handgun rounds and even some rifle calibers, though it is ultimately penetrated by a .50 BMG round. The experiment uses a mannequin named Fred as a target to visualize the effects of penetration.

Quick Summary

A ballistic test evaluated a real bank door's resistance to various bullet calibers. It stopped .22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, and .50 AE. However, a 7.62x39mm round from an AK-47 partially penetrated, and a .50 BMG round completely passed through, destroying a mannequin target.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Bank Door Bulletproof Test
  2. 00:08.22 Caliber Test
  3. 00:15.380 Caliber Test
  4. 00:229mm Caliber Test
  5. 00:31.45 ACP Caliber Test
  6. 00:39.44 Magnum Revolver Test
  7. 00:49.50 AE Desert Eagle Test
  8. 01:00AK-47 (7.62x39mm) Test
  9. 01:08.50 BMG Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against the bank door?

The test included .22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, .50 AE, 7.62x39mm (AK-47), and .50 BMG. The bank door stopped all handgun rounds and .50 AE, but was penetrated by 7.62x39mm and .50 BMG.

Did any handgun rounds penetrate the bank door?

No, the bank door successfully stopped all tested handgun calibers, including .22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .45 ACP, and .44 Magnum. Some rounds caused cracking or tearing on the back of the target, but no full penetration occurred.

What was the most powerful round tested against the bank door?

The most powerful round tested was the .50 BMG, fired from a heavy rifle. This round completely penetrated the bank door, demonstrating its extreme power and destructive capability.

What was the outcome for the mannequin target?

The mannequin, named Fred, remained unharmed by handgun rounds and .50 AE. However, an AK-47 round partially penetrated, and the .50 BMG round completely destroyed the mannequin.

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