Can a Parking Meter Stop a Bullet?

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a large rubber band ball against various calibers of bullets, from .22LR up to .50 BMG. The experiment demonstrates that while the rubber band ball can stop smaller calibers and even slugs and rifle rounds to some extent, it is ultimately overwhelmed by higher-powered ammunition like the .30-06 and .50 BMG, with the latter completely destroying the ball and its target.

This video demonstrates the penetration capabilities of various firearm calibers through rolls of toilet paper. It highlights how different bullet types and energy levels affect penetration depth, offering a visual, albeit unconventional, comparison of ballistic performance. The experiment provides a basic understanding of how projectile energy translates to stopping power against a soft, compressible medium.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers against a boulder, culminating with the .50 BMG. While smaller calibers like .22 LR, 9mm, and .45 ACP caused minimal damage, larger rounds like 5.56mm and 12 gauge slugs began to chip the rock. The .308 and initial .50 BMG shots caused significant fragmentation but did not penetrate. A second .50 BMG shot successfully penetrated the boulder.

This video demonstrates the penetration capabilities of various common firearm calibers through stacked porcelain tiles. It provides a visual comparison of how different rounds, from a .22 LR up to a .50 BMG, interact with this material, highlighting the significant differences in stopping power and projectile energy.

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the ballistic penetration capabilities of various firearms against stacked soccer balls. The experiment progresses from a .22LR up to a .50 BMG, demonstrating how many soccer balls each caliber can penetrate before the projectile is stopped or significantly deflected. The results highlight the increasing destructive power of larger calibers and the surprising resistance of inflated soccer balls.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a 1kg rubber mallet against various calibers of ammunition, from .22 LR to .308 Winchester. The mallet demonstrates significant resistance, absorbing or deflecting most rounds, but is ultimately penetrated by the .308. The test highlights the surprising durability of the rubber mallet against firearm projectiles.

This video demonstrates the ballistic resistance of an excavator bucket against various firearm calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG API. The test, conducted by an experienced individual, shows that while smaller calibers cause minimal damage, larger rounds like the .50 BMG API can penetrate the bucket. The footage provides visual evidence of impact effects and the destructive potential of different ammunition types.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers against a large pine tree, culminating with a .50 BMG API round. Surprisingly, even powerful rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62mm, as well as handgun rounds like 10mm and .44 Magnum, failed to fully penetrate the tree. The .50 BMG API round, while charring the entry point, also did not exit the back of the tree, demonstrating the significant stopping power of a substantial tree trunk.

This video from Yee Yee Life features an experienced host testing the ballistic penetration of various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG, in an Intex swimming pool. The host demonstrates proper firearm safety and provides detailed measurements of bullet penetration depths, offering unique insights into how different rounds interact with water as a medium. The results highlight significant variations in penetration based on caliber and velocity.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Secret Service Suburban window against various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG. While smaller calibers and even a 10mm and .44 Magnum were stopped with varying degrees of damage, the window was eventually penetrated by a .50 BMG sniper rifle round. The testing provides a clear demonstration of the limits of armored vehicle glass against high-powered rifle threats.