Can Body Armor Stop a .50 Cal? Let's Find Out!

Body armor is designed to stop most intermediate threats but is not specifically rated to stop a .50 caliber bullet.

We stack multiple plates of level four armor, which is designed to stop armor-piercing rounds.

We conduct the test with a .50 cal sniper rifle and various types of ammunition, including armor-piercing incendiary explosive rounds.

The .50 cal round easily penetrates the armor, causing significant damage.

Stacking more plates does not provide effective protection against a .50 cal bullet.

What is the purpose of body armor?

—Body armor is designed to protect the wearer from most intermediate threats, such as handguns and rifles.

Is level four armor sufficient to stop a .50 caliber bullet?

—No, level four armor is not specifically designed to stop a .50 caliber bullet.

What types of ammunition did you use in the test?

—We used various types of ammunition, including full metal jacket and armor-piercing incendiary explosive rounds.

Can stacking more plates provide effective protection against a .50 cal bullet?

—No, stacking more plates does not provide sufficient protection against a .50 caliber bullet.

What are the limitations of body armor?

—Body armor has limitations and is not guaranteed to protect against all types of threats, especially high-caliber rounds.

00:01Introduction to the topic of testing whether body armor can stop a .50 caliber bullet.

01:05Acknowledgment of the sponsors of the video.

01:49Discussion of the level four armor being used in the test.

04:15Testing the level four armor with a .50 cal sniper rifle.

09:05Discussion of the results and how the armor failed to stop the .50 caliber bullet.

10:34Acknowledgment of the sponsors of the video.

12:04Testing the level four armor with a .50 cal round loaded with an armor-piercing incendiary explosive payload.

13:33Discussion of the damage caused by the .50 caliber rounds and the ineffectiveness of stacking more plates.