Can Enough SHIRTS Make You BULLETPROOF? w/ ROMAN ATWOOD

Published on October 6, 2016
Duration: 14:11

This video features Matt Carriker of DemolitionRanch and Roman Atwood conducting an experiment to determine how many t-shirts are needed to stop a bullet. They test both 9mm and .50 BMG rounds against increasing layers of fabric, demonstrating the significant penetration power of firearms. The experiment highlights the limitations of improvised personal protection against modern ammunition.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test by DemolitionRanch and Roman Atwood, approximately 120 layers of t-shirts were needed to stop a 9mm hollow point bullet. A .50 BMG round, however, penetrated through the same number of layers and the dummy effortlessly, highlighting the vast difference in power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 02:259mm vs. 20 Layers
  3. 04:149mm vs. 40 Layers
  4. 06:019mm vs. 50 Layers
  5. 07:319mm vs. 71 Layers
  6. 09:009mm vs. 120 Layers
  7. 10:53.50 BMG vs. 120 Layers
  8. 12:44The 50 Cal Challenge

Frequently Asked Questions

How many t-shirts does it take to stop a 9mm bullet?

In the DemolitionRanch experiment, approximately 120 layers of t-shirts were required to finally stop a 9mm hollow point bullet. The bullet penetrated through fewer layers but still passed through the dummy at lower layer counts.

Can t-shirts stop a .50 BMG round?

No, t-shirts cannot stop a .50 BMG round. Even with 120 layers of t-shirts, the .50 BMG round from a Barrett rifle passed through the fabric and the dummy effortlessly, demonstrating its immense power.

What is the '50 Cal Challenge' mentioned in the video?

The '50 Cal Challenge' involves firing a Barrett .50 BMG rifle from the hip with heels touching. This test aims to evaluate the shooter's balance and ability to manage the extreme recoil of such a powerful weapon.

What safety gear was used in the video?

During the shooting segments, participants were seen using electronic hearing protection, specifically the Walker's Razor XV Bluetooth earbuds, which also provide electronic hearing protection.

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