Sentry Safe Torture Test - How Tough Is A $150 Safe?!

Published on July 29, 2021
Duration: 16:17

This video details a comprehensive torture test of a SentrySafe extra-large safe, evaluating its resistance to physical damage, fire, and ballistics. The presenter, acting as a firearms instructor, demonstrates the safe's limitations when subjected to hammers, crowbars, torches, and various firearms, including 9mm, .500 Magnum, and 12-gauge shotgun slugs. The test concludes that while the safe offers some initial resistance, specialized ammunition, particularly exploding shotgun slugs, can breach it, rendering the locking mechanisms ineffective.

Quick Summary

A SentrySafe extra-large safe, costing around $160, was subjected to a torture test involving physical attacks, fire, and ballistics. While it resisted hammers and torches, 9mm rounds penetrated, and .500 Magnum and 12-gauge slugs caused significant damage. Homemade exploding shotgun slugs ultimately breached the safe by destroying the locking rod housing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Safe Overview
  2. 01:05Physical Attack: Hammer & Crowbar
  3. 03:10Fire Test: Torch Application
  4. 04:33Ballistic Test Setup
  5. 05:009mm Luger Ballistics
  6. 06:56.500 S&W Magnum Ballistics
  7. 10:0212 Gauge Slug Ballistics
  8. 12:02Exploding Shotgun Slug Test
  9. 13:20Safe Breached: Final Assessment
  10. 15:18Conclusion & Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the SentrySafe perform against physical attacks like hammering and prying?

The SentrySafe's plastic combination lock cover was easily broken off. While the metal body sustained dents from hammering and attempts with a crowbar, the safe did not open, demonstrating some resilience against basic physical force.

Can a SentrySafe withstand a fire?

The SentrySafe is advertised as fireproof for up to an hour. A brief torch test showed the exterior melting but did not immediately compromise the safe's integrity, suggesting it would offer significant protection against typical house fires.

What type of ammunition was most effective at breaching the SentrySafe?

Homemade exploding 12-gauge shotgun slugs proved most effective. Upon impact, these slugs detonated, creating a large hole and destroying the housing for the locking rods, which ultimately caused the door to detach from the safe.

Are SentrySafes bulletproof?

No, SentrySafes are not bulletproof. 9mm rounds penetrated several inches into the door and created exit holes. Larger calibers like the .500 S&W Magnum and 12-gauge slugs caused more significant damage, bending and breaking locking rods.

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