Dollar Tree Body Armor 2018

Published on July 15, 2018
Duration: 10:22

This video details the construction and testing of improvised body armor made from Dollar Tree materials, including sharpening stones, a baking pan, and books. While the DIY armor successfully stopped multiple .357 Magnum rounds, it failed to stop a 5.56x45mm rifle round, demonstrating its limitations against higher-powered threats. The creator emphasizes this is for entertainment and not reliable protection.

Quick Summary

The 2018 Dollar Tree body armor, built with sharpening stones, a baking pan, and books for about $15 and weighing nearly 10 pounds, successfully stopped multiple .357 Magnum rounds. However, it failed to stop a 5.56x45mm rifle round, demonstrating its limitations against higher-powered threats.

Chapters

  1. 00:39Introduction & Previous Test Recap
  2. 01:11New Dollar Tree Body Armor Build Concept
  3. 01:49Armor Construction & Cost Breakdown
  4. 02:05Weight Check & Prediction
  5. 02:28Range Setup & Safety Disclaimer
  6. 03:15Testing .357 Magnum Round
  7. 04:03Testing 5.56 Rifle Round
  8. 04:34Durability Test: Multiple .357 Magnum Rounds
  9. 06:23Second Volley of .357 Magnum Rounds
  10. 06:52Final Assessment of .357 Magnum Hits
  11. 07:32Summary of Test Results
  12. 08:06Cutting Open the DIY Armor
  13. 08:28Projectile Extraction & Analysis
  14. 09:28Analysis of 5.56 Impact Area
  15. 09:55Conclusion & Disclaimer

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials were used to construct the Dollar Tree body armor in the 2018 video?

The 2018 Dollar Tree body armor was constructed using Dollar Tree sharpening stones, a baking pan to hold the components, and books as a backstop. Duct tape was used to secure everything together.

How did the Dollar Tree body armor perform against a .357 Magnum round?

The DIY Dollar Tree body armor successfully stopped multiple .357 Magnum rounds. The sharpening stones helped slow the projectile, and the lead and jackets were caught by the book backer without penetrating.

Did the Dollar Tree body armor stop a 5.56 rifle round?

No, the DIY Dollar Tree body armor failed to stop a 5.56x45mm rifle round. The projectile penetrated the entire assembly, blowing out the back of the book backstop.

What was the approximate cost and weight of the DIY Dollar Tree body armor?

The DIY body armor cost approximately $15 to construct and weighed nearly 10 pounds. This included the sharpening stones, baking pan, books, and duct tape.

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