SHOTGUN VS DRYWALL

Published on September 13, 2016
Duration: 5:16

Edwin Sarkissian, a well-known firearms demonstrator, conducts an experiment testing the drywall penetration capabilities of three 12-gauge shotgun loads: #7.5 birdshot, 00 buckshot, and a 1oz slug, fired from a Mossberg 590A1. The results highlight significant over-penetration potential, especially with buckshot and slugs, offering crucial insights for home defense considerations.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian tested 12-gauge shotgun loads against 40 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall. Results showed #7.5 birdshot penetrated 7 sheets, 00 buckshot penetrated 17 sheets, and a 1oz slug penetrated 21 sheets, highlighting significant over-penetration risks for home defense.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:42Birdshot Penetration Test
  3. 01:3100 Buckshot Penetration Test
  4. 02:461oz Slug Penetration Test
  5. 04:27Conclusion and Results Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sheets of drywall did 12-gauge birdshot penetrate?

In the test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, 12-gauge #7.5 target load (birdshot) penetrated approximately 7 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall before coming to a stop.

What was the drywall penetration depth for 00 buckshot?

During the experiment, 12-gauge 00 buckshot demonstrated significant penetration, with pellets reaching up to the 17th sheet of 1/2-inch drywall. Some pellets stopped as early as the 14th sheet.

How far did a 1oz shotgun slug penetrate drywall?

The 1oz Federal slug exhibited the most substantial penetration, completely passing through 20 sheets of 1/2-inch drywall and lodging in the 21st sheet during the test.

Which 12-gauge load penetrated the most drywall?

The 1oz Federal slug achieved the greatest drywall penetration in the test, followed by the 00 buckshot load. The #7.5 target load (birdshot) showed the least penetration.

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