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

Published on September 24, 2021
Duration: 19:45

This video tests the ballistic resistance of 13lb steel CrossFit weight vest plates against various calibers. The plates successfully stopped handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum and even rifle rounds like 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm. While a single plate was defeated by .50 BMG, two stacked plates managed to stop it, demonstrating surprising improvised armor potential.

Quick Summary

13lb steel CrossFit weight vest plates can function as improvised body armor, stopping handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum and rifle rounds like 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm. While a single plate is defeated by .50 BMG, two stacked plates successfully stopped it, showing surprising ballistic resistance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: CrossFit Vest Test
  2. 01:05The Experiment Setup
  3. 02:40Handgun Caliber Testing (9mm, .45 ACP)
  4. 03:59High Velocity Handgun Testing
  5. 05:48.500 Magnum Test
  6. 07:30Shotgun Slug Test
  7. 08:22Rifle Caliber Testing (5.56, 7.62x39)
  8. 10:10Full Power Rifle Rounds (.308, M855)
  9. 12:49.50 BMG Test: Single vs. Double Plate

Frequently Asked Questions

Can steel CrossFit weight vest plates stop bullets?

Yes, 13lb steel CrossFit weight vest plates demonstrated the ability to stop various handgun calibers up to .44 Magnum and even rifle rounds like 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm in a ballistic test. However, they were penetrated by .50 BMG unless stacked.

What calibers did the steel weight vest plates stop?

The steel plates successfully stopped 9mm, .45 ACP, 5.7x28mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .500 Magnum (with dent), 12 gauge slug (with dent), 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester (with bulge), and M855 Green Tip. A single plate was defeated by .50 BMG.

How thick are the steel weight vest plates tested?

The steel plates used in the ballistic test weighed 13 lbs each and were approximately 0.5 inches thick. This thickness contributed to their surprising ability to stop rifle rounds.

Can two stacked weight vest plates stop a .50 BMG round?

Yes, in the test conducted by Kentucky Ballistics, stacking two 13lb steel CrossFit weight vest plates together was sufficient to stop a .50 BMG round, whereas a single plate was easily defeated.

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