How Bulletproof Is The Material In Your House?

Published on June 8, 2024
Duration: 21:33

This video conducts ballistic testing on common home construction materials: half-inch sheetrock, half-inch OSB plywood, and 2x6 lumber. The tests evaluate penetration depth against .22LR, 9mm, and 5.56x45mm rounds. The findings highlight significant differences in stopping power between materials and calibers, emphasizing the importance of avoiding missed shots in home defense scenarios due to potential wall penetration.

Quick Summary

Ballistic testing reveals that common home materials offer varying levels of protection. Ten layers of sheetrock stopped a .22LR, while 22 layers were needed for a 9mm. A 5.56mm round penetrated 32-47 layers of sheetrock, often flipping backward, and 15 layers of OSB plywood, flattening upon impact.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Ballistic Testing of Home Materials
  2. 00:38Materials Tested: Sheetrock, OSB, 2x6
  3. 01:31Calibers Tested: .22LR, 9mm, 5.56mm
  4. 02:14.22LR vs. Sheetrock Test
  5. 03:509mm vs. Sheetrock Test
  6. 05:335.56mm vs. Sheetrock Test (First Attempt)
  7. 09:105.56mm vs. Sheetrock Test (Second Attempt)
  8. 11:51.22LR vs. OSB Plywood Test
  9. 12:509mm vs. OSB Plywood Test
  10. 14:105.56mm vs. OSB Plywood Test
  11. 16:26.22LR vs. 2x6 Lumber Test
  12. 17:469mm vs. 2x6 Lumber Test
  13. 19:005.56mm vs. 2x6 Lumber Test
  14. 20:13Conclusion: Ballistic Performance of Home Materials

Frequently Asked Questions

How many layers of sheetrock can stop a 9mm bullet?

In ballistic testing, 22 layers of half-inch sheetrock were required to stop a 9mm Luger round. The projectile remained intact after penetrating these layers.

Can a 5.56mm round penetrate common home walls?

Yes, a 5.56x45mm round can penetrate multiple layers of common home materials. In tests, it penetrated 32 layers of sheetrock and even flipped backward, and in another test, penetrated approximately 47 layers.

Which common home material is most effective against rifle rounds?

While all tested materials offer some resistance, 2x6 lumber proved more effective than sheetrock or OSB plywood against rifle rounds. Six layers of 2x6 lumber stopped a 5.56x45mm round.

What is the ballistic performance of OSB plywood against different calibers?

OSB plywood showed moderate resistance. Three layers stopped a .22LR, eight layers stopped a 9mm, and fifteen layers stopped a 5.56x45mm round, which flattened significantly upon impact.

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