Can a fire hose stop these bullets?

Published on July 8, 2020
Duration: 13:13

This experiment, inspired by Demolition Ranch and conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, tests the ballistic resistance of tightly rolled fire hoses against various bullet calibers. The results show that fire hoses are surprisingly effective, stopping 9mm and .50 AE rounds within approximately 6 layers, .338 Lapua within 12 layers, and even a .50 BMG round at point-blank range. The video demonstrates the surprising stopping power of this unconventional material.

Quick Summary

Rolled fire hoses demonstrate surprising ballistic resistance, stopping 9mm and .50 AE rounds within approximately 6 layers. Higher caliber rounds like .338 Lapua required about 12 layers, and a .50 BMG was stopped at close range, showcasing the material's effectiveness as a projectile barrier.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 01:179mm and .50 AE Testing
  3. 05:08Gun Room and Sponsorship
  4. 06:18.338 Lapua Testing
  5. 07:41.50 BMG Testing
  6. 12:077.62x39 Test and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a fire hose stop bullets?

Yes, rolled fire hoses can surprisingly stop various bullet calibers. A 9mm and .50 AE were stopped within about 6 layers, a .338 Lapua within 12, and a .50 BMG at close range was also contained within the hose material.

What bullet calibers were tested against the fire hose?

The experiment tested 9mm, .50 AE, .338 Lapua, .50 BMG, and 7.62x39 rounds against tightly rolled fire hoses to assess their ballistic stopping power.

How many layers of fire hose did it take to stop a .50 BMG round?

A .50 BMG round penetrated 28 layers of the fire hose when fired at a distance. However, a second shot at point-blank range was successfully caught within the roll.

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