Can You Hide Behind This to Save Your Life???

Published on January 7, 2025
Duration: 1:00

This video from Demolition Ranch, featuring Matt Carriker, tests the effectiveness of four different homemade body armor plates against an AR-15 style rifle chambered in 5.56mm. The results indicate that none of the viewer-submitted armor plates provided adequate protection, as all were penetrated by the rifle rounds. The demonstration highlights the critical importance of using certified and reliable body armor for personal safety.

Quick Summary

Demolition Ranch tested four viewer-submitted homemade body armor plates against a suppressed 5.56 AR-15. The results were conclusive: all plates, including 'Diamond Dust', custom wood/leather, 'Strike Face', and water pipe designs, were penetrated easily by the rifle rounds, demonstrating their ineffectiveness for ballistic protection.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Homemade Armor
  2. 00:11Armor Plate Descriptions
  3. 00:30Live Fire Testing Setup
  4. 00:50Results and Inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of rifle was used to test the homemade body armor?

A suppressed AR-15 style rifle chambered in 5.56 caliber was used to test the effectiveness of the homemade body armor plates in the Demolition Ranch video.

Did any of the homemade body armor plates stop the 5.56 rounds?

No, according to the post-shot inspection shown in the video, all four types of homemade body armor plates were penetrated with ease by the 5.56 rounds fired from the AR-15.

What types of homemade body armor were tested?

The video tested four types of homemade body armor: a 'Diamond Dust' plate, a custom Demolition Ranch engraved wooden/leather plate, a large white block labeled 'Strike Face', and a curved plate made from water main pipe.

What optic was mounted on the AR-15 used in the test?

The AR-15 style rifle used for the ballistic testing was equipped with an EOTech holographic sight, as shown in the visual evidence and mentioned during the setup.

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