Qual a resistência do drywall a balas?

Published on March 9, 2025
Duration: 1:06

This video demonstrates the ballistic penetration capabilities of drywall against various common firearm calibers. It highlights how different rounds, from .22 LR to .308 Winchester, perform when fired into multiple sheets of drywall, offering practical insights for home defense scenarios where minimizing over-penetration is crucial. The instructor emphasizes safety and advises against replicating the tests.

Quick Summary

Drywall offers limited ballistic resistance. In tests, a .22 LR stopped in the 4th sheet, 9mm penetrated 11, 5.56 NATO stopped in the 4th, and .308 Winchester penetrated 19 sheets.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Safety Warning
  2. 00:14Calibers Tested
  3. 00:23.22 LR Penetration Test
  4. 00:309mm Luger Penetration Test
  5. 00:38Pellet Gun Test
  6. 00:455.56x45mm NATO Penetration Test
  7. 00:50.308 Winchester Penetration Test
  8. 01:00Conclusion & Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

How many sheets of drywall does a 9mm bullet penetrate?

In this test, a 9mm Luger round penetrated 11 sheets of drywall. The bullet's trajectory veered to the left after impact.

Does 5.56 NATO penetrate drywall effectively?

Surprisingly, in this specific test, a 5.56x45mm NATO round stopped after penetrating only four sheets of drywall, demonstrating less penetration than expected compared to other calibers.

What is the penetration depth of a .308 Winchester round through drywall?

A .308 Winchester round demonstrated significant penetration, stopping in the 19th sheet of drywall. The bullet remained hot after its passage.

Is drywall a reliable barrier against bullets for home defense?

Based on this test, standard drywall offers limited ballistic resistance. While some rounds like 5.56 NATO and .22 LR penetrated fewer sheets, larger calibers like 9mm and .308 penetrated significantly, indicating it's not a foolproof barrier.

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