Can a Pocket Full of Change stop a Bullet?

Published on September 29, 2018
Duration: 16:22

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrating an experiment to test the stopping power of a pocket full of change against various firearm calibers. The results show that while coins can stop handgun rounds like .22 LR, 9mm, and .44 Magnum, they are less effective against high-velocity rifle rounds such as the 5.56mm steel core, which penetrates the coins. The demonstration highlights differences in bullet performance based on caliber and construction.

Quick Summary

A pocket full of coins can stop handgun rounds like .22 LR, 9mm, and .44 Magnum, causing deformation. However, high-velocity rifle rounds like the 5.56mm steel core penetrate the coins, though their velocity is significantly reduced. The test involved firearms including a Walther P22, Glock 17, Desert Eagle, and AR-15.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction
  2. 02:19.22 Caliber Test
  3. 03:019mm Caliber Test
  4. 05:09.44 Magnum Test
  5. 08:115.56mm Rifle Test
  6. 11:42Conclusion and Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a pocket full of change stop a bullet?

A pocket full of coins can stop lower-velocity handgun rounds like .22 LR, 9mm, and .44 Magnum, though they cause significant deformation. However, high-velocity rifle rounds like the 5.56mm steel core can penetrate the coins, albeit with reduced velocity.

What calibers were tested against pocket change?

The experiment tested .22 LR ammunition with a Walther P22, 9mm ammunition with a Glock 17, .44 Magnum hollow point rounds with a Desert Eagle, and 5.56x45mm NATO green tip steel core ammunition with an AR-15 rifle.

Which bullet type was most effective at penetrating coins?

The 5.56x45mm NATO green tip steel core ammunition fired from an AR-15 proved most effective at penetrating the pocket change, although its velocity was still significantly diminished.

What happened to the 9mm bullet when it hit the coins?

When a 9mm bullet from a Glock 17 impacted the pocket change, it was stopped by the coins. Notably, one dime became fused to the bullet after the impact.

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