Could A CrossFit Weight Vest Save Your Life ??? 🏋

Published on September 24, 2021
Duration: 19:45

This video from Kentucky Ballistics, featuring Demolition Ranch and Garand Thumb, tests the ballistic resistance of CrossFit weight vest steel plates. The experiment demonstrates that these improvised plates can stop a surprising range of handgun and rifle calibers, including 9mm, .45 ACP, .357 Magnum, 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm, and .308 Winchester. While a single plate is defeated by a .50 BMG round, two stacked plates successfully stop it. The high-energy, experimental approach highlights the potential of these plates as makeshift armor.

Quick Summary

13lb steel CrossFit weight vest plates, approximately 0.5 inches thick, were tested and demonstrated the ability to stop a wide range of handgun and rifle calibers, including 9mm, .45 ACP, 5.56x45mm, and 7.62x39mm. While a single plate was defeated by .50 BMG, two stacked plates successfully stopped it, indicating significant improvised ballistic resistance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction with Influencers
  2. 01:05The Experiment: Weight Vest Plates as Armor
  3. 02:40Handgun Testing (9mm, .45 ACP)
  4. 03:59High Velocity Handgun Testing (5.7x28mm, .357 Mag, .44 Mag)
  5. 05:48.500 Magnum Test
  6. 07:30Shotgun Slug Test
  7. 08:22Rifle Testing (5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm)
  8. 10:10Full Power Rifle Rounds (.308 Win, M855)
  9. 12:49.50 BMG Ultimate Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can CrossFit weight vest plates stop bullets?

Yes, 13lb steel CrossFit weight vest plates, approximately 0.5 inches thick, demonstrated the ability to stop various handgun and rifle calibers, including 9mm, .45 ACP, 5.56x45mm, and 7.62x39mm, in a ballistic test conducted by Kentucky Ballistics.

What is the ballistic performance of a 13lb steel weight vest plate?

A 13lb steel weight vest plate stopped common handgun rounds and rifle rounds like 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm. It showed deformation from .500 Magnum and .308 Winchester but did not penetrate. Two stacked plates successfully stopped a .50 BMG round.

Are CrossFit weight vest plates rated for ballistic protection?

No, CrossFit weight vest plates are not officially rated for ballistic protection. However, in testing by firearms influencers, they demonstrated performance comparable to improvised Level III armor, stopping a wide range of threats.

What calibers were tested against the weight vest plates?

The test included 9mm, .45 ACP, 5.7x28mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .500 Magnum, 12 gauge slug, 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, 5.56 M855 (Green Tip), and .50 BMG.

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