How Many To Save Your PHONE? *BULLETPROOF Test*

Published on December 18, 2024
Duration: 2:12

This video from Civilian Tactical demonstrates a unique ballistic test, stacking phone screen protectors to see how many it takes to stop various bullet calibers. The host, exhibiting high authority and expertise, tests rounds from .22 LR up to 6.5 Creedmoor, showcasing the increasing penetration power. The experiment highlights the importance of understanding terminal ballistics and the limitations of everyday protective items against firearm projectiles.

Quick Summary

Civilian Tactical tested phone screen protectors against various bullet calibers. Approximately 5 protectors stopped .22 LR, 25 stopped .380 Auto, 50 stopped 9mm, 60-70 stopped 5.56, and over 100 were penetrated by 6.5 Creedmoor, demonstrating significant ballistic power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Premise
  2. 00:11Caliber Lineup
  3. 00:25.22 LR Ballistic Test
  4. 00:43.380 Auto Ballistic Test
  5. 01:029mm Ballistic Test
  6. 01:265.56 Ballistic Test
  7. 01:456.5 Creedmoor Ballistic Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How many phone screen protectors can stop a 9mm bullet?

In a ballistic test conducted by Civilian Tactical, approximately 50 phone screen protectors were required to stop a 9mm round fired from a Glock 19 Gen 3. This highlights the significant penetration power of common handgun calibers.

What is the penetration difference between 5.56 and 6.5 Creedmoor through screen protectors?

A 5.56 round penetrated 60-70 screen protectors, while a 6.5 Creedmoor round went through over 100, completely destroying the phone and the stack. This demonstrates the substantial increase in ballistic energy and penetration capability with larger rifle calibers.

Can phone screen protectors stop any firearm rounds?

No, phone screen protectors are not bulletproof. Even the smallest caliber tested, .22 LR, required about 5 protectors, while larger calibers like 6.5 Creedmoor penetrated well over 100 protectors, indicating they offer minimal ballistic resistance.

What firearms were used in the bullet penetration test?

The test featured a BCA .22 rifle with WOOX furniture and Triton Starstrike optic, a Glock 19 Gen 3, a CMMG Dissent in 5.56, and a CMMG BR3 in 6.5 Creedmoor, showcasing a range of firearm types and calibers.

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