The Easiest Homemade Body Armor Ever!!!!

Published on June 7, 2025
Duration: 1:13

This video demonstrates a DIY approach to creating rudimentary body armor using common office supplies and ceramic plates. The Civilian Tactical host conducts informal ballistics tests with .22 LR, 9mm FMJ, and 7.62x39mm rounds, showcasing the effectiveness of the layered paper and ceramic against different calibers. While presented informally, the tests offer a practical, albeit basic, look at projectile stopping power.

Quick Summary

This video demonstrates a DIY body armor concept using copy paper and ceramic plates. Tests show it stops .22 LR, shatters plates but stops 9mm FMJ with paper, and penetrates halfway through paper with 7.62x39mm using three plates. It's an informal test, not a replacement for certified armor.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and .22 LR Test
  2. 00:169mm FMJ Test with Chronicle 1911
  3. 00:437.62x39mm AK-47 Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials were used to create the homemade body armor in the video?

The homemade body armor was constructed using a stack of Pen+Gear copy paper and ceramic plates, taped together and attached to a mannequin target for testing purposes.

How did the homemade body armor perform against different calibers of ammunition?

The armor successfully stopped .22 LR rounds. It shattered ceramic plates but stopped 9mm FMJ rounds with the paper stack. For 7.62x39mm rounds, three ceramic plates were used, and the round penetrated halfway through the paper stack.

What firearms were used in the homemade body armor test?

The firearms used in the test included a Chronicle 1911 handgun for the 9mm FMJ rounds and an AK-47 rifle for the 7.62x39mm rounds. A .22 LR caliber was also tested initially.

Is this homemade body armor considered reliable for actual protection?

This is an informal, experimental test. While it shows some stopping power against certain rounds, it should not be considered reliable or comparable to professionally manufactured body armor for actual protection.

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