is BOMB Suit BulletProof?

Published on January 24, 2020
Duration: 15:14

This video tests the ballistic limits of a professional bomb suit against various firearm calibers, from 9mm to .50 BMG. While the suit's internal plates effectively stop most handgun rounds and even some rifle calibers like 7.62x39mm and 5.56mm, it fails against full-power rifle rounds like .308 Winchester and is easily penetrated by a .50 BMG. The test highlights the suit's design for blast mitigation rather than direct rifle engagement, with specific vulnerabilities noted in unplated areas like the neck.

Quick Summary

A professional bomb suit can stop many handgun rounds and some rifle calibers like 7.62x39mm and 5.56mm when hit in plated areas. However, it is not fully bulletproof and can be penetrated by high-powered rifle rounds like .308 Winchester and .50 BMG.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Bomb Suit Ballistic Test w/ Demolition Ranch
  2. 01:10Bomb Suit Construction & Layers
  3. 02:059mm Test (Glock 19 MCK)
  4. 05:24High-Caliber Handgun Test (.44 Mag, .50 AE)
  5. 07:48.500 S&W Magnum Test
  6. 09:30Rifle Caliber Test (AK-47, 5.56)
  7. 11:2212 Gauge Slug Test
  8. 12:28Full Power Rifle & .50 BMG Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a bomb suit stop bullets?

A professional bomb suit can stop many handgun rounds like 9mm, .44 Magnum, and .50 AE, and even some rifle rounds like 7.62x39mm and 5.56mm, provided the projectile hits the armored plating. However, it is not designed to be fully bulletproof against all threats, especially high-powered rifle rounds.

What is the purpose of a bomb suit?

Bomb suits are primarily designed to protect Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians from the blast pressure and fragmentation generated by explosive devices. They incorporate multiple layers of ballistic materials like Kevlar and rigid plates to mitigate these effects, rather than acting as a direct replacement for tactical body armor.

What calibers did the bomb suit test stop?

The bomb suit successfully stopped 9mm FMJ, .44 Magnum, .50 AE, .500 S&W Magnum, 7.62x39mm (AK-47), 5.56mm Green Tip, and a 12 gauge shotgun slug when impacting the plated areas. It failed to stop a .308 Winchester round and was penetrated by a .50 BMG round.

Are bomb suits vulnerable to rifle fire?

While some rifle rounds like 7.62x39mm and 5.56mm were stopped by the bomb suit's plating, higher-powered rounds like .308 Winchester achieved penetration. The suit is not rated or designed to reliably stop sustained rifle fire, especially from calibers exceeding intermediate rifle performance.

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