The creator tested a $30 homemade bullet-resistant armor made from fiberglass and resin against various firearms, including a 9mm handgun, a shotgun, and an AR-15. The armor performed surprisingly well, stopping multiple rounds from the handgun and shotgun, but was penetrated by the AR-15. The creator then showed the process of making the armor, which involved cutting and shaping the fiberglass, applying resin, and clamping the layers together. After curing the resin, the creator cut out the armor plate and sanded the edges to create a functional and somewhat aesthetically pleasing product.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The creator is testing a $30 bullet-resistant armor made from fiberglass.
2. The armor is tested with a 9mm Springfield XDS handgun.
3. The armor also underwent a test with a 9mm Springfield XD handgun with a slightly longer barrel.
4. The armor withstood both tests with minimal damage.
5. The creator then tested the armor with a shotgun, firing birdshot, double-aught buck, and a slug.
6. The armor stopped the birdshot and buckshot but was damaged by the slug.
7. The armor also underwent a test with an AR-15 rifle, firing 5.56mm ammunition.
8. The armor was penetrated by the 5.56mm ammunition.
9. The creator used a level three plate as a stencil to mark out the cuts on the fiberglass.
10. The creator applied resin to the fiberglass to create the armor plate.
11. The armor plate was clamped together to ensure proper bonding of the resin.
12. The armor plate was cured for several days before being tested.
13. The creator used a jigsaw to cut out the armor plate.
14. The creator used a belt sander to clean up the edges of the armor plate.
15. The final armor plate weighed about as much as a fiberglass blanket and a can of resin.
16. The creator noted that working with fiberglass is difficult and recommended wearing protective gear when handling it.