FLEX TAPE BULLETPROOF?

Published on April 8, 2018
Duration: 10:03

This video demonstrates a DIY ballistic test using multiple rolls of Flex Tape to assess its bullet-stopping capabilities against various calibers, including .22 LR, 9mm, .357 Magnum, and .50 AE. The experiment, conducted by an experienced hobbyist shooter, shows that even powerful rounds like the .50 AE can be significantly slowed or stopped by a sufficient quantity of the tape, with projectiles being recovered from within the adhesive layers.

Quick Summary

A DIY ballistic test demonstrated Flex Tape's bullet-stopping potential. Multiple rolls were used to stop .22 LR, 9mm, .357 Magnum, and .50 AE rounds, with projectiles recovered from within the adhesive layers, indicating significant resistance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:52.22 LR Ballistic Test
  3. 01:439mm Ballistic Test
  4. 04:23.357 Magnum Ballistic Test
  5. 06:30.50 AE Ballistic Test
  6. 08:30Bullet Recovery and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Flex Tape stop bullets?

In a DIY test, multiple rolls of Flex Tape were shown to stop various handgun calibers. A .22 LR was stopped by the second roll, 9mm by the seventh, and both .357 Magnum and .50 AE by the eighth roll, with projectiles recovered within the tape.

What calibers were tested against Flex Tape?

The test included .22 LR from a Walther P22, 9mm from a Glock 19, .357 Magnum from a revolver, and .50 AE from a Desert Eagle. Underwood Ammo was used for the .50 AE test.

How many rolls of Flex Tape stopped a .50 AE round?

Surprisingly, a massive .50 AE round fired from a Desert Eagle was stopped by the eighth roll of Flex Tape in the experiment. The projectile was later recovered from within the adhesive layers.

What was the outcome of the 9mm Flex Tape test?

A 9mm round, fired from a Glock 19 using 115-grain FMJ ammunition, penetrated six rolls of Flex Tape before being stopped by the seventh roll. The bullet was successfully recovered from the tape.

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