I'm Going to Fire a 50BMG inside my house...

Published on August 18, 2019
Duration: 14:27

This video demonstrates the construction of a custom bullet trap designed to safely contain rounds fired indoors, culminating in a .50 BMG test. Expert insights from Matt Carriker and former Army Ranger sniper Nick Irving are provided on trap design, firearm testing, and safety considerations. The demonstration highlights the extreme forces involved with .50 BMG rounds and the necessity of robust containment solutions.

Quick Summary

This video demonstrates the construction and testing of a robust bullet trap designed for indoor live-fire, including a .50 BMG round. Experts Matt Carriker and Nick Irving showcase trap design with AR500 steel and concrete, initial small caliber tests, and the significant impact of a .50 BMG shot, highlighting critical safety and containment needs.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Tactical House Clearing Skit
  2. 01:37Sponsor: Honey Browser Extension
  3. 03:09Introduction with Nick Irving
  4. 03:45Previous Indoor Shooting Injury
  5. 04:45Custom Bullet Trap Design
  6. 05:25Small Caliber Testing
  7. 06:58Suppressed .45 ACP Test
  8. 08:47POF Revolution DI Specs
  9. 09:13Firing .308 Through Wall Port
  10. 10:06Preparations for .50 BMG
  11. 10:52Firing .50 BMG Indoors
  12. 11:18Post-Shot Damage Inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

How was the bullet trap constructed for indoor .50 BMG firing?

The trap featured a custom-built wooden frame housing an AR500 steel plate angled downward into concrete blocks. A Vietnam-era flak jacket was used at the bottom to catch spall and fragments from high-powered rounds.

What safety precautions were taken before firing the .50 BMG indoors?

Before the .50 BMG, smaller calibers like .22, 9mm, and .45 ACP were tested to verify the trap's effectiveness. A laser was used to align the rifle's point of impact through a plywood wall hole.

What firearms were tested in the indoor shooting demonstration?

The demonstration included a .22 pistol, a 9mm Kel-Tec Sub-2000, a suppressed .45 ACP carbine, a .308 POF Revolution DI classified as a pistol, and the main event, a .50 BMG Barrett M82A1.

What damage occurred after firing the .50 BMG round indoors?

After firing the .50 BMG, the trap's flak jacket was shredded, and the concrete blocks were cracked, although the AR500 steel plate held. Lead and copper jacket fragments were recovered.

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