Grocery Store Body Armor?

Its 2050 and Mr. Beast has locked everyone in grocery stores. Are you able to to create body armor from the items around you. We find out on this episode of The Armor Farm!

[@lucasolson9132]

The ordering guy at the local grocery store wondering how they sold out of their six month supply of cutting boards and baking sheets in one day

[@TheArmorFarm]

I definitely got a few weird looks when I was checking out! 🤣

[@TheRealRomansThirteen]

Woah Investment opportunity too! Get out of the way Bitcoin hold my beer gold.

[@gregwelhaven1191]

Clint Eastwood used the door from a potbelly wood stove.

[@TheArmorFarm]

If I can get a hold of one I would love to see how bullet proof it is!

[@dolphincliffs8864]

@@TheArmorFarmNot at all tough.

[@claygoodwin8108]

If you have a nice potbelly stove, sell it and buy a plate, carrier and ballistic plate

[@captglenn100]

Don't forget Ned Kelley in 1880 Glenrowan Australia. He wore a suit of armor fashioned from metal plow blades. Survived a gunfight only to be hung in Melbourne. The armor is on display in Australia, they have a reenactment of the gunfight in Glenrowan, which I watched back in 1990.

[@tomcherry7029]

That was also a the door of a potbelly stove against Black powder cowboy loads😂

[@elberttanner6189]

Suggestion: For future reference, a chopstick might be used to measure depth of the bullets.

[@kimmichaels899]

Will a litye soy...😂

[@user-rj5mu8fu5n]

Or u could just use the chopsticks to catch the bullet in-flight like Mr Miagi Danielsan

[@HeywoodJabozoff]

I know what you're thinking. Did he fire a 10 or a 44? Well, seeing as how this is a Oxo 1" cutting board surrounded by 5 layers of nonstick cookware, I guess you've got to be thinking one thing : "Do I feel lucky?"

[@kevine9986]

Get some tinfoil to make you a helmet

[@johnhallmark7706]

Using rifles and pistols in this test is like comparing apples and oranges. You should have used just pistols with similar barrel lengths.

[@cashusclay5466]

word its like apples to cabbage lol

[@jacked_wards]

He's not comparing ammo ballistics. He's comparing body armor effectiveness against a variety of real weapons and calibers, from least to most powerful. Also, frying pans and cutting boards. It's fine.

[@tomcherry7029]

I disagree he used all types of handgun loads, most people are not shooting .44 mag out of a riffle. .223/5.56 , 7.62 ×39 , .30-06 , 7.62x51,308, all would have cut through it with ease. Not a good test

[@kenofken9458]

The problem with trying to make armor out of found or household objects is the material is in no way created or rated for that kind of abuse, and if it does work, you'll have no way to know that it will work with the next batch of cutting boards or whatever. It makes intuitive sense that plastic cutting boards might work. They're high density polyethylene after all, and seem pretty tough. The problem is that it's still a far less dense PE than armor grade and there's a lot more that goes into the equation. With UHMWPE armor plates, they're actually a composite build of specific PE fibers in a matrix of specific resins chosen for the job at specific ratios.

[@ErickaC-mc7vg]

That's the entire point of the video, seeing if everyday household items that AREN'T specifically made to be bullet proof can stop bullets.

[@victorbunch7725]

Yeah and now yer pancakes are gonna have bullet holes, I guess thats ok tho they will hold more good ol as we say in TN maple surp,,,

[@lindah6954]

Get 2 thick books and sandwich them between the cutting boards and cookie sheets.

[@biggrip901grip8]

Suggestion: oven mittens to catch. Porcelain plate to break. Gorilla glue

[@arkjones]

The duck tape slowed the bullet down

[@omagicmanfan]

Those pans are perfect for biscuits in the oven now

[@TheArmorFarm]

They sure are! Hahaha

[@SimEon-jt3sr]

There's also those cutting mats that are flexible but also the same kind of plastic. I wonder if many layers of those would be good, with metal

[@TheArmorFarm]

Thats a great idea! That would be something I'd be willing to try in the future. They probably wouldn't break apart as much as the thicker cutting boards I used.

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

The layers are what do the best that's why Kevlar and fiberglass body armor do so well.

[@LTCDRRAZOR]

Remember, the plastic in BP windows is mainly to hold it together. Isn't it the glass fracturing that deals with the kinetic energy?

[@TheArmorFarm]

From what I understand it does a bit of both. The bullet loses energy at every change of layer because there is some elastic deformation that can absorb additional energy. That's why they alternate layers. But the glass definitely does most of the heavy lifting!

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

PAN SHOT Also, .44 mag is already a major step up in pistol calibres. Out of a rifle though? Not even Lvl IIIA will stop a .44 mag out of a rifle. A more accurate test would be all pistols, and then with a fresh target, step up to all pistol carbines.

[@TheArmorFarm]

That definitely would make the test better. Unfortunately I don't currently have a 44 mag pistol in my collection. I would love to in a future video test the differences in energy between rounds shot out of a pistol vs rifle.

[@IvanhoeWolfe-zn6fc]

There is a sizable different between a revolver and a rifle in 44 mag . Through I don't like rifles chambered in handgun rounds. Imo just own a rifle round. I don't like 30 carbine for the same reason. The only exception is the .22lr.

[@grahambamford9073]

Those plastic chopping boards are pretty tough, it would be interesting to know how many to stop .223. get like 5or6 duct taped together. Dont bother with anything else.

[@TheArmorFarm]

I'm definitely going to have to try that. Make sure to watch out for it in a video in the next couple of weeks!

[@robertkreamer7522]

44 in a revolver more realistic that may not have gone thru

[@TheArmorFarm]

I'm looking to get a 44mag revolver for the channel so I can make the tests more accurate! Thanks for watching!

[@lindah6954]

I have the Rossi Puma rifle in .44 mag. 20" barrel and the Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44 mag. 7 1/2" barrel. The rifle packs more of a punch from the extra spin from the longer barrel.

[@Vilnoori]

my great grandmother put feather pillows in the windows to stop bullets in WW1 Poland. Masses of plastic bags all mashed up together do a good job too.

[@TheArmorFarm]

That's an interesting solution. I'm really curious about the plastic bags. I might have to try that in a video!

[@Vilnoori]

@@TheArmorFarm I have used plastic bags to stuff between 2 styrofoam box liners as a homemade archery target and it stopped the 40 pound pull archery shots just fine. Haven't tried bullets.

[@plagakiller4125]

You should have also tried an AR-15 with green tip rounds, bet that would also go through all of it, as the 44 mag did. Still a very cool experiment.

[@TheArmorFarm]

Thanks for watching. I will make sure to use some green tips in future video!

[@lindah6954]

The .44 mag. being shot out of a rifle has a little more punch than being shot from a revolver. It gets some extra spin.

[@WayneKim-dv6id]

extra spin?? Ma'am I think you mean extra velocity.

[@jamesvatter5729]

Yep. Pretty impressive for the assorted handguns though.

[@lonewolf2364]

I need to do my walls, drywall is like paper. Nowhere is safe.

[@kimmichaels899]

9mm ball ammo or hp. Ball ammo goes though a 4x4 @ 30 yds. After seeing this I bought a 44 mag. Instead of a 10mm! Thanks!

[@TheArmorFarm]

I used 9mm ball for this video. Thanks for watching!

[@Nofretari]

I thought it was about needing body armor to go grocery shopping 😂

[@TheArmorFarm]

Hahaha. Not quite!

[@athenathegreatandpowerful6365]

Depending on which city you live in, give it a few weeks.

[@Nofretari]

@@athenathegreatandpowerful6365 fortunately I live in the boonies. Nearest store is thirty minutes by car from me and it’s a mom and pop type store.

[@Fly420]

Excellent presentation. You have helped me decide between light and fast vs a half ounce that travels very far but...

[@khidaral-mukhtaar7327]

This is really brilliant work!✅

[@markbledsoe1664]

Good content my guy keep up the good work. Massive good vibes here in your videos don’t give up. Suggestion for a new video. DIY Amazon body armor

[@TheArmorFarm]

Thanks for the support! That idea is definitely going on the list!

[@kaoskronostyche9939]

First time here. Good show. Now, after his first wacky prank and the ammunition has run out, Mr Beast, in further hilarious hijinks herds the survivors into an abandoned, ransacked city and gives each one a good fighting knife. Now people are scrambling to fashion stab-proof armour out of everyday items found in a half-looted city. Of course, starvation has set in because all the grocery stores have been destroyed in Mr Beast first goofy scheme. The armour must be flexible because you will spend a lot of time running for your life and wriggling into hiding spaces. Good luck with the channel. Cheers!

[@TheArmorFarm]

Thanks for watching!

[@brentsbackyardredneckery]

I wonder what kinds of looks and questions I would get walking into a local gun store wearing that? 😂 Subbed you for more interesting ideas

[@TheArmorFarm]

Thanks for watching!

[@rosiekoeppen285]

T J Maxx should be one of your next stops!

[@cashusclay5466]

where did u buy the cutting board and wut type of material are they made from ??

[@TheArmorFarm]

I believe they were HDPE plastic. And it was just a local grocery store in my area.

[@GunsBlazingRanch]

Great video 👍

[@TheArmorFarm]

Thanks 👍

[@brianwatson3011]

yeah that .44 Henry was a BEAST & I had relatively no doubt full penetration was in the future

[@IvanhoeWolfe-zn6fc]

Let it be known Id rather have a grocery store then any other place in SHTF. And not because of the food.

[@williammelear2906]

My wife is going to be pissed. Lol

[@itsMBWAAA]

I love diy body armor. Liked and subbed!

[@TheArmorFarm]

Thanks for watching and the sub! It really helps the channel!

[@TheRealRomansThirteen]

It's sort of nostalgic it reminds me of that old Batman movie where he grabs the iron skillet.

[@claygoodwin8108]

Did you keep your receipt so you can take that stuff back when you’re finished with it?

[@TheArmorFarm]

I wish lol 😆

[@avasquez3413]

Start with the 44 first because the cutting boards were cracked before and allowing the larger calibers to go through easier?

[@TheArmorFarm]

That's something that I would like to do in the future. See how it does when it hasn't taken any damage yet.

[@bnolsen]

357 sig to replace 45 and 10mm

[@kenpeters9807]

.44 from a rifle is very deadly

[@TheArmorFarm]

Sure does pack a punch!

[@SirenaSpades]

They used to say books (bibles specifically) back in the 30's, would stop bullets. I wouldn't suggest using bibles, but why not test some thick books? Enjoyed the test!

[@TheArmorFarm]

That sounds like a fun experiment to try! I'm definitely adding it to the list!

[@DurbanPoison92]

I have a few homemade plates that I've made using those octagon ceramic tiles wrapped in a lot of heavy duty duct tape and denim

[@DurbanPoison92]

I might sandwich ceramic between two cutting boards and wrapped in denim and duct tape

[@DurbanPoison92]

Denim and duct tape to trap fragments and hold the ceramic together so when it breaks it stays closed and doesn't leave too many gaps

[@TheArmorFarm]

I just tried something similar to this and the results definitely surprised me.... make sure to keep an eye out for the next video. It should be dropping in the next few days!

[@thenewamerica6606]

Level 2 armor

[@Knife_Collector]

I have always wanted to try shopping bags. They are really strong for carrying items, and wondering how a couple of inches of them would do against handgun rounds. Actually, if you were going to make homemade body armor, it would need to be something you might wear, so size and weight would be factors, so maybe 1 to 1 1/2 inch of shopping bags, held together by tape. And if this stopped the slower rounds, then I am think because they are light weight, that adding a 1/8 in sheet of steel in front might give it strength to stop the faster rounds, without being being bulky or heavy.

[@TheArmorFarm]

I know high density plastic is pretty good at stoping rounds. So enough plastic bags might work.🤔

[@KravMike08]

Myth busters did a show on shooting into water and how deep you need to be to be safe from getting shot and surprisingly enough the 22 cal was the only caliber that posed a threat…… Even the 50 cal basically exploded on impact as did pretty much every caliber bullet they shot simply explode on impact and safely fall to the bottom of the pool they were in

[@TheArmorFarm]

I think I remember that episode. It was super interesting that those were the results!

[@athenathegreatandpowerful6365]

​@@TheArmorFarminteresting maybe, but far from surprising. A .22 round is tiny. It'll get through a lot more than a larger caliber (which, in it's favor, does make a big hole). Archer's killed a TON of mailed fighters for the same reason.

[@gman21266]

How many cutting boards were you using?

[@TheArmorFarm]

In that video it was 3 cutting boards layered between baking sheets. Worked better then I expected!

[@williamdurdin1964]

Too many guns and ammo to bug out will be bugging in

[@glorybound7599]

What ever works is a good thing.

[@TheArmorFarm]

It sure is!

[@ianhelyar6383]

Just one catch...wearing that stuff is gonna really hinder your movement, and if Mr. Beast has an AR, you're done for!

[@TheArmorFarm]

Looks like I will have to see if I can make some 5.56 resistant armor! 😆

[@pyramid_scheme_termination3655]

How dont you dry sinew from meat. You can compress that sinew into some layer

[@TheArmorFarm]

That's a very interesting idea, I wonder how sinew compairs to synthetic fibers when trying to stop a bullet?

[@charlesenloe19]

Try the 44 out of a hand gun and try the 9mm out of a rifle

[@glennhudgens4709]

maybe a little unfair comparison using a rifle against pistols, do you have a 44 mag pistol? and also 357 mag, 38 spl or 44 spl

[@TheArmorFarm]

I don't currently have any of those rounds in pistol form but would love to get them for the channel in the future!

[@raymondpeterson5748]

Nice test but I'm curious about the 10mm bullet charge. For example 180g FMJ, 200gr RNFP, etc. I did not expect the 10 to completely penetrate but if someone gets hit by a 10mm they will feel it, even though most armor will stop it.

[@TheArmorFarm]

The 10mm for the test was 180 grain fmj from sig. 10mm sure does pack a punch!

[@raymondpeterson5748]

@@TheArmorFarmThanks. Just wondering. But you're right. I have the SA XDM Elite. Love it.

[@Jagdtyger2A]

You should try a cast iron or steel flat plate skillet or griddle as your strike face for better results

[@TheArmorFarm]

That's a good idea! It would probably do a really good job of starting to break up the rounds. 🤔

[@OlafRooster]

Durability of plastic is oddly dependent of its color. coloring agents can make some plastics fragile and other colors more durable.. But how about good old paper. make it steel layer paperlayer and plastic and steel and so on.

[@philwood9760]

Shooting thru cast iron skillets has already been done.

[@jameskerrigan2997]

7.62 or bust

[@robbomber984]

Nice Henry always wanted one maybe one day.

[@TheArmorFarm]

Thanks! It's definitely one of my favorites.

[@michaelharris1455]

Overall, a really neat video, but would rather have seen the .44mag out of a revolver, instead of a rifle. Thanks man.

[@TheArmorFarm]

Thanks for watching! Currently trying to get a 44mag revolver for the channel!

[@donaldleroux84]

What type of rounds? Ball or JHPs?

[@TheArmorFarm]

I was using JHP

[@grigorirasputin5020]

Yes! It would be helpful to know brand, bullet style, weight, etc, for each round.

[@perpetualflame]

Bulge...bulging.... Bulge

[@alfonsedente9679]

Cringy buffalo bill eye contact

[@zer0tzer0]

Would have liked to have seen a .357, but I guess 10mm is about equivalent.

[@TheArmorFarm]

Hoping to get one for the channel in the future!

[@chillios2222]

10 mil rocked it

[@TheArmorFarm]

It sure did. It's quickly becoming one of my favorite pistol rounds!

[@familygene9030]

The Cookie sheets to me seemed to work

[@TheArmorFarm]

The results definitely surprised me in this video. I did not expect it to do so well.

[@stevenetram]

Well get rid of the metal pans add 1 more of the plastic cutting boards and I think you got yourself a pretty decent little plate to protect your chest cavity thank you for sharing I'd be interested to see if a 357 can do it

[@TheArmorFarm]

Make sure to check out my new video. I upgraded the grocery store armor and it definitely out performed my expectations!

[@tomcatt998]

i hv a 2" steel plate>2' wide by 4' tall rigged up with a sholder harness & hip belt, kinda heavy but so far so good 🤪

[@TheArmorFarm]

I bet that offers excellent protection! 🤣

[@smh3293]

Nice

[@mosin9105]

Cool

[@karlmadsen3179]

Please, in the name of all things holy, no references to Mr. Beast. Proud to say I know the name, but have not watched even ONE SECOND of his videos.

[@TheArmorFarm]

That's probably for the best!

[@harrykuheim6107]

Rediculous...

[@davejalenderki]

Cool video.

[@TheArmorFarm]

Thanks!

[@robbomber984]

Try carbon fiber and Kevlar epoxy Armour I would think it would work and be super light maybe 1 1/2thick

[@TheArmorFarm]

That would be an interesting combination. I'll put that on the list for a future video!

[@smh3293]

You should have Said what brand or hp or fmj

[@TheArmorFarm]

I'll try to add that into future videos!

[@DrSweetshaft]

Type of bullet - fmj or hp- would be useful info for future vids

[@KenRambler]

Awsome video friend you judt earned a sub!

[@TheArmorFarm]

Thanks for the sub!

[@elzippo488]

Your plastic cutting boards were already compromised when you did the 44Mag test. REDO!

[@TheArmorFarm]

A redo is definitely in the works. I'm very curious to see how it would do against the 44mag without any previous damage!

[@Davidautofull]

try 2 or 3 cutting boards and 2 pieces of plywood at least half inch maybe 3/4.

[@TheArmorFarm]

I would be interested if that will work. I'm definitely going to put that on the list for a future video!

[@fredrossi1334]

I work with higher quality plywood as a cabinet maker. It's terrible against anything bigger than a .22, even with other material layers.

[@Davidautofull]

i saw a guys video where he stood a full sheet or 2 of plywood and maybe sheetrock sheets up beside his door and stopped bullets. its better than you think.@@fredrossi1334

[@davidnorton7037]

What a genius he thinks he is! 😅😅😅

[@mikeman230]

But they don’t have duct tape at the grocery store 😂

[@TheArmorFarm]

I didn't think so either! But my local store did.... it was pretty bad quality though! Haha 😄

[@Narsuitus]

My Walmart grocery store has plastic cutting boards, Gorilla tape (stronger than duct tape), and AR500 steal targets.

[@captglenn100]

C'mon, that has got to be a grocery staple item. I worked as a back door receiver for a grocery store, but my store did have the tape. I know some others did not.

[@gordon606]

FFFFAIL

[@JoeHinojosa-ph8yw]

Try doing the MATRIX thing

[@TheArmorFarm]

If I was Keanu Reaves maybe 😂

[@JoeHinojosa-ph8yw]

@@TheArmorFarm LIMBO LOWER NOW, HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?

[@MichaelAdler-gj9yw]

Brian?

[@TheArmorFarm]

No?

[@MrCarribdis]

This guy looks like he hangs out with Jared from subway

[@scout06171]

I hope you were trying to be funny because you sure failed at testing.

[@davidgates6987]

Resin coat the cutting boards.

[@jackspratt44]

No body armor will stop every bullet. If the body armor is hit with a .50 cal bullet, its toast. Body armor will stop that.

[@TheArmorFarm]

Might be fun to see if I can make some homemade body armor that could stop a .50 🤔

[@captglenn100]

I won't mention the name here, but another firearm content provider tried some body armor specifically designed for .50 cal. The video was posted about 6 months ago, it did stop the .50 cal. But only once, the armor pretty much disintegrates after one hit.