Can a Bulletproof Face Mask Stop a Bullet?

This video tests a Chinese ballistic face shield's ability to stop various handgun rounds. While it successfully deflected birdshot, .22 LR, .380 Auto, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, and 5.7x28mm rounds, it ultimately failed against the powerful .460 S&W Magnum. The test highlights the mask's limitations against extreme calibers, despite its initial impressive performance.

This video from MuzzleBroke tests the durability of the Maxilla Face Mask by Tardigrade Industries against various firearm calibers, including .500 AutoMax. The mask, rated 3A, demonstrated impressive resilience, with only the most powerful round causing significant damage while maintaining full integrity and preventing backside penetration. The testing highlights the mask's capability to withstand substantial ballistic impact.

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the ballistic resistance of steel toe boots against various firearm calibers, from .22LR up to .50 BMG. The expert instructor demonstrates that while steel toe boots can stop smaller caliber rounds like .22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, and .45 ACP, they fail to stop higher-powered rounds such as the .44 Magnum, .50 AE, and .50 BMG, which penetrate the boots and the mannequin used for testing. The demonstration highlights the limitations of standard footwear against significant ballistic threats.

This video tests the ballistic penetration capabilities of a 100-pound lead block against various firearm calibers, from .22LR up to a .50 BMG. The test demonstrates that while smaller calibers leave minimal marks, larger rounds create significant craters. Notably, even powerful rifle rounds like the .308 and .223 fail to fully penetrate the block, highlighting lead's effectiveness as a projectile barrier. The .50 BMG is the only caliber shown to successfully penetrate the entire block and reach the target behind it.

This video tests a 'bulletproof' Chinese face mask against various firearm calibers, from .22 LR to .450 Bushmaster. While the mask prevented penetration from all tested rounds, significant deformation and cratering were observed, especially with higher-powered calibers like the .44 Magnum and .450 Bushmaster. The internal view reveals aramid/composite layers designed to absorb impact.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a bank door against various calibers, from .22LR up to .50 BMG. The door successfully stopped all handgun rounds and even the .50 AE from a Desert Eagle. However, an AK-47 round (7.62x39mm) and a .50 BMG round penetrated the door, with the .50 BMG causing complete destruction. The test highlights significant differences in penetration capabilities between common handgun rounds and rifle calibers.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of an excavator bucket against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG API. While smaller calibers and even .450 Bushmaster and .308 were stopped, the .50 caliber Armor Piercing Incendiary round successfully penetrated the bucket, destroying a dummy target behind it. The test highlights the significant difference in terminal effects between standard rifle rounds and specialized armor-piercing ammunition.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers against a large pine tree, culminating with a .50 BMG API round. Surprisingly, even powerful rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62mm, as well as handgun rounds like 10mm and .44 Magnum, failed to fully penetrate the tree. The .50 BMG API round, while charring the entry point, also did not exit the back of the tree, demonstrating the significant stopping power of a substantial tree trunk.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms rounds in a swimming pool, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. Surprisingly, higher velocity rifle rounds like the .223 and .308 fragmented quickly, while the .50 AE Desert Eagle traveled the furthest at 190 inches. The .50 BMG sniper rifle, despite its power, only penetrated 61 inches, likely due to massive energy displacement.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Secret Service Suburban window against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. While smaller calibers and even a 10mm and .44 Magnum were stopped with varying degrees of damage, the window was eventually penetrated by a .50 BMG sniper rifle round. The testing provides a clear demonstration of the limits of armored vehicle glass against high-powered rifle threats.