Can plates stop a bullet?

Published on July 15, 2021
Duration: 15:34

This video demonstrates a unique ballistic test, evaluating the penetration capabilities of various firearms and calibers through stacked license plates. Host Edwin Sarkissian, a high-authority firearms entertainer, uses a methodical approach to compare how rounds from a .22 LR Glock 44, a 9mm HK SP5K, a .50 AE Desert Eagle, an AK-47, and a .308 Win Desert Tech MDRX perform against this unconventional barrier. The experiment highlights significant differences in projectile energy and construction effects on penetration depth.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test, a .22 LR round from a Glock 44 penetrated six license plates, while a 9mm round from an HK SP5K required about 23-24 plates. A .50 AE Desert Eagle was stopped by roughly 30 plates, an AK-47 passed through 50 plates, and a .308 Win MDRX easily penetrated the entire stack, showcasing varying penetration power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 01:17.22 LR Ballistic Test
  3. 02:43Sponsor Segment
  4. 04:509mm Ballistic Test
  5. 07:30.50 AE Ballistic Test
  6. 08:527.62x39mm Ballistic Test
  7. 11:19.308 Win Ballistic Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How many license plates can a .22 LR bullet penetrate?

In this test, a .22 LR round fired from a Glock 44 penetrated six license plates and was stopped by the seventh, a South Carolina license plate. This demonstrates the limited penetration power of smaller caliber rounds against this type of barrier.

What caliber required the most license plates to stop?

The 9mm caliber, fired from an HK SP5K, required the most license plates to stop, needing approximately 23 to 24 plates. This indicates a significant increase in penetration power compared to the .22 LR round.

Can an AK-47 penetrate license plates?

Yes, an AK-47 firing 7.62x39mm rounds easily passed through a stack of 50 license plates in this experiment, impacting an aluminum block behind the target. This highlights the rifle's significant power and penetration capability.

How did the .50 AE Desert Eagle perform against license plates?

The .50 AE Desert Eagle, despite its large caliber, was stopped by approximately 30 license plates. This suggests that the slower velocity of the heavy bullet played a role in its penetration limit compared to higher-velocity rifle rounds.

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