Will this Hoodie stop a 50bmg?

Published on December 24, 2022
Duration: 9:47

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Level 3A Wonder Hoodie against various threats. While it successfully stopped .50 AE rounds from a Desert Eagle, it was easily penetrated by an AK-47 and completely overwhelmed by a .50 BMG rifle. Layering with an additional Level 3A vest and metal provided minimal additional protection against the AK-47.

Quick Summary

A Level 3A Wonder Hoodie was tested against various firearms. It stopped .50 AE rounds from a Desert Eagle but was penetrated by an AK-47 and completely destroyed by a .50 BMG rifle.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Wonder Hoodie Test Setup
  2. 02:25Desert Eagle & .50 AE Ammo Intro
  3. 04:07Desert Eagle vs. Hoodie Test
  4. 05:46Layering Armor for Rifle Test
  5. 06:53AK-47 vs. Layered Hoodie Test
  6. 08:31.50 BMG Rifle vs. Hoodie Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What ballistic rating is the Wonder Hoodie?

The Wonder Hoodie tested is rated Level 3A. This means it is designed to stop most handgun calibers, including .44 Magnum and .357 SIG, but not rifle rounds.

Can a Level 3A hoodie stop a .50 BMG round?

No, a Level 3A hoodie cannot stop a .50 BMG round. The video clearly shows the .50 BMG round completely penetrating the hoodie and the dummy.

What happened when the hoodie was shot with a Desert Eagle?

The Level 3A Wonder Hoodie successfully stopped the .50 AE rounds from a Desert Eagle fired point-blank. However, the impact broke the wooden structure behind the dummy.

Does layering armor improve protection against rifle rounds?

In this test, layering a Level 3A hoodie with an additional Level 3A vest and sheet metal did not stop 7.62x39mm rounds from an AK-47, which penetrated all layers.

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