Bullet Proof Floors!

Published on June 30, 2017
Duration: 6:42

This video demonstrates bullet penetration through a simulated tile floor and a hardwood floor. The instructor tests various calibers and ammunition types, including .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .32 ACP, 12 gauge buckshot, 7.62x39mm, and 5.56x45mm. Contrary to expectations, the tile floor, constructed with drywall, joist, subfloor, thin-set, concrete backer board, and tile, showed similar penetration resistance to the hardwood floor. The instructor concludes that standard flooring materials are not bulletproof and recommends ballistic steel or fabric for actual bullet resistance.

Quick Summary

A simulated tile floor, built with drywall, joists, subfloor, thin-set, concrete backer board, and ceramic tile, offered similar bullet penetration resistance to a hardwood floor. Various calibers, from .32 ACP to 7.62x39mm, penetrated both. True bulletproofing requires ballistic steel or fabric.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Previous Test Recap
  2. 00:21Simulated Tile Floor Construction
  3. 01:02Ruger LCP .380 ACP FMJ Test
  4. 01:289mm Hollow Point Test
  5. 01:4540 Caliber Hollow Point Test
  6. 01:5645 Caliber Round Ball Test
  7. 02:0738 Special Hollow Point Test
  8. 02:23357 Magnum Hollow Point Test
  9. 02:3832 ACP Test
  10. 02:56Shotgun Double O Buck Test
  11. 03:187.62x39mm Test
  12. 03:37AR-15 5.56 FMJ Test
  13. 03:57Resurrected Wood Floor Test
  14. 04:01LCP .380 FMJ on Wood Floor
  15. 04:309mm Hollow Point on Wood Floor
  16. 05:0140 Caliber Hollow Point on Wood Floor
  17. 05:24Analysis: Tile vs. Wood Floor Resistance
  18. 06:11Conclusion: What Makes a Floor Bulletproof

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the components of the simulated tile floor tested for bullet penetration?

The simulated tile floor consisted of a piece of drywall for the ceiling, a floor joist, 3/4 inch subfloor, a layer of thin-set, 1/4 inch concrete backer board screwed down, another layer of thin-set, and finally ceramic tile with grout.

Did the tile floor offer more bullet resistance than a standard wood floor?

No, surprisingly, the simulated tile floor showed essentially the same resistance to bullet penetration as the hardwood floor. While the tile shattered, the underlying concrete backer board did not provide significantly more resistance than the wood.

What ammunition types were tested for penetration through flooring?

The video tested various calibers and types including .380 ACP (FMJ and hollow point), 9mm (hollow point), .40 Caliber (hollow point), .38 Special (hollow point), .357 Magnum (hollow point), .32 ACP, 12 gauge double-aught buckshot, 7.62x39mm, and 5.56x45mm FMJ.

What is recommended for a truly bulletproof floor?

For a floor to be genuinely bullet resistant, standard construction materials like wood or tile are insufficient. The instructor suggests incorporating an actual armor coating, such as ballistic steel or ballistic fabric, between the floor layers.

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