Fiberglass Body Armor (Body Armor Of The Future ???) 

I was honestly surprised with these results lol! I hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!

I want to see you and Matt do a challenge where each of you make your own homemade body armor and send it to each other for its own video and whoever loses has to do a 10% off their merch for a week or something.

In fact, fiberglass armor is the armor of the "past" as it is used in tanks (for example, the T-64/72/80/90) since 1960's. And yet, if you look at the plates in the video, they have a fairly small amount of fiberglass filler and it does not have organized layers of weaving (and this is very important for composite's) what reduced the final strength of the plate(to put it bluntly, Scott was shooting practically on resin plates).

Scott you are single handedly keeping that table company in business

I’d heard a while ago that if you alternated layers of welding tarp and fiberglass it made for a fairly sturdy armor. Pure fiberglass seems to do pretty good too. Great video.

For Penetration Tests, you may stick only to FMJ Rounds Scott. We all know, Hollowpoints are not designed to penetrate =)

Hey Scott. My brother was involved with building a new city building with prisoner reception in it. They used a product called bullet resistant drywall. It looks like regular drywall but it has like 30 layers of fiberglass maybe kevlar. At any rate a 3/8 inch thick piece stopped anything we through at it.

i am watching this from Norway, and i am so happy each and every time you upload. especially after the 50 cal accident. you make content that not only makes ME smile and laugh and haved a great time, but i share those exact things with my friends as well. your content has brought me closer to some of my friends again, and i cannot thank you enough for it. lots of love and support from Norway Scott! looking forward for an amazing continuation on your amazing content. your personality makes it all a x1000 better. stay safe, and stay healthy my guy!

That is remarkable how just simple fiberglass was so damn effective, I am impressed!

I knew the fiberglass would perform somewhat decently, but I never imagined it would hold up that well. Seriously impressive.

I'd love to see this test done again but with FMJ instead of hollow points which are designed to minimize penetration.

The most impressive thing in this video is Scott rubbing the fiberglass where he shot it and didn't flinch or get itchy from it 😂

I knew fiberglass would be basically level 3A since ZNA Productions has a video of him making an actual 10x12 plate. For better results than Scotts video a denser fiberglass welding blanket is preferred with probably 25-30 layers. To help save on weight you can smoosh it between two flat surfaces like plywood or sheet metal with some clamps to get rid of the excess resin since the resin isn't really stopping the bullet its the fiber itself. It would actually work pretty well if you're only looking for 3A performance (maybe a little less). Make sure to put some wax paper between your surfaces so they don't stick once they're pulled apart. All for like 50 bucks and a trip to your local hardware store. Cut it to size with a hacksaw but make sure you have adequate PPE inhaling fiberglass dust is a great way to take a trip to the hospital and you can sound like you've been smoking for 50 years as a bonus. They'll definitely weigh a good 6 pounds but if its that or nothing I'd choose the fiberglass plate. I've tested it myself with FMJ instead of HP and it'll probably have less backface deformation than most soft kevlar vests although less coverage. If you're on a real budget this might just work for you but of course nothing really beats good proper NIJ certified armor. Edit: Typed this half way through the video didn't realize it would actually stop a .308 lmao. Although for a plate with a thickness you would actually wear I wouldn't expect this kinda performance.

Wow, that fiberglass held up a lot better than I thought it would. How much did those slabs weigh?

That was pretty good! I’m a little surprised, after seeing this, that Matt’s armor army haven’t made any like this, especially considering it’s probably the easiest to make. Bravo Scott, this really resin-ated with me 😂

Can we all appreciate that Scott shoots these guns all the time and every time he does, it's like he's firing them for the first time. I love this guys energy and he's hilarious haha. It's like watching an episode of your favorite TV show 🤣

Curious to see how much actual body armor that trex can make it through. Would be a very interesting video

I’m a machinist and strangely, the place I work at works with plastic and fiberglass. I often take fiberglass scraps home as makeshift targets. I don’t have anything that thick, but out of 3/8 and 1/2 thick the results were surprising. The fact that this video comes out soon afterwards is really cool. Love it Scott. Keep it up.

Awesome way to show the potential of fiberglass, Scott. I always love when you pull out the .500 mag and that .577 T-Rex is beautiful

I love that the test slabs were visibly made in disposable baking pans. :)

Best part of my week ❤ The fiberglass was surprising, especially the .308. Outstanding work, as always! 🤠

Fiberglass performance was truly impressive, quite the sturdy material.

Another amazing video ❤❤❤ I love it, definitely didn't expect the results 😮

Man, you got this RU-vid stuff down to a science. You've developed a tried and true, family friendly formula that never ceases to entertain. Kinda like Matt from Demo Ranch, except you're not really annoying 😆 No dead air, no "blah blah blah," you always make us laugh and are a genuinely entertaining character. Thanks for always cheering me up and always keeping it fresh and fun in the process. Bravo, Scott.

Kinda surprised at the results, I'm interested to know how many layers are in those plates since the bulk of it looked like it was resin compound.

That was pretty impressive. Even against multiple strikes. The T-64 tank had fiberglass armor plates and I always wondered if it was worth anything. Apparently.

Man, that did much better than I thought! In retrospect it makes sense as the dense mesh is more likely to bend but not break, good at transferring energy while remaining fairly ductile, etc.

I’m so happy you are ok. I’ve been watching you for 7years back with one of the first videos with the 454 and blowing up dryers. You have been answering all of the question that arise when you and your hunting/best friend/ brother come together at the end of the day with guns all in the mix. Love you! Stay safe😀🎉

We all appreciate you and all the work you put into the videos! Stay safe brother!

I am very impressed by these results, I didn't think that a fiberglass plate created above all in a traditional quinnon way with complex stratifications ... could obtain such good results even using a gauge of important dimensions ... I wonder what results can be obtained creating a plate of the same thickness but with a thicker layering of the fiberglass saddle .... excellent video as always.....one last thing....do you think it's possible sooner or later to see a video on the AF2011-A1 double barrel pistol ???

I love these tests! I wonder what type of weight and how many layers of fiber glass you used. And what resin did you use? So amazing. Would be awesome if you could include in the video description. Great to see you keep going, in full action, thanks so much again!

You should do a video on the myth about certain bullets disabling a vehicles engine by cracking the block. Get both an aluminum and cast iron block and see which caliber and type of round (FMJ, solid brass, AP) is needed to accomplish it.

A few design iterations of these plates would be very interesting. Ceramic front plate and Kevlar back could be a game changer

Another method I've seen is to take woven fiberglass fabric sheets and laminate 30 or 40 sheets together with Bondo between each ply. The main example I saw was able to withstand up to 5.56, which is pretty good for a SAPI plate that cost about $36.

You are incredibly entertaining and your videos are always great. So glad that you did your collab with the slow mo guys so that i found out about you

Scott is the best, after all he went through he is still putting out amazing educational and funny vids, Thank you Scott, your such an amazing inspiration!!!!!!!

This is a big topic lately. Most are bonding to a steel plate and rubberized spall coating. You only used solids in the Trex, the chaos are partitions. There is a lot that could be done to expand on this episode, but entertained nonetheless!

Just recently reached your video on the 50 cal accident. I'm so glad you're still doing what you do. Bless.

Thank you for changing plates instead of constantly hitting the same one with multiple calibers. Really showed how good the fiberglass is.

By all accounts, the fiberglass worked exactly like bullet proof glass in that it uses multiple layers to dissipate the energy of a bullet. Something to consider, but if you laminated the fiberglass with other materials, like rubber (which was used in the first composite-style tank armour) you may actually be able to produce a slab that is equal in thickness but more resilient than straight fiberglass.

I've seen fiberglass armor for banks tested on other channels, can't wait to see Scott's results. Also, ZNA channel made some body armor from fiberglass welding blanket and resin.

I've seen other guys do homemade buy armor, but was surprised the 1 inch did so well without any kind of reinforced sheet inside.

Great video as usual ,thanks Scott :D

I think that if you are testing penetration, the 416 Rigby could be your go to signature penetration comparison cartridge. You have shown it to be an impressive cartridge and it is cheaper and more accessible than many of the others.

I am ceaselessly amazed by the ideas, and the results, of every single one of your videos, Scott. You always manage to surpass and surprise me at every turn. Never stop your intriguingly violent gun science videos, they give my life meaning after the work day is done 😆. Keep them coming!

Your aim is really good, managed to hit the Fiberglass every time from that distance. Even if it was the same area or the edges its still amazing aim.

I'm impressed! I wasn't expecting that kind of performance.

I think I seen scooter working at my local car repair shop. Great stuff SCOTT as always improving every time

My boy never fails to impress me because basically I love guns, and when this man posts, he always finds a way to make us all feel comfortable. Respect for my boy.

That was some impressive testing, I knew fiberglass was tough but I didn't think it was as tough as shown here. Also the sound that rope made when it snapped was awesome lol

I enjoy this footage and all that you bring to your channel. What is also interesting is me and my crew rout..yes ROUT fiberglass most everyday. At a 3/8" it really makes the industrial router bounce off.... Thankyou Kentucky Ballistics!

Thank you Scott, love all your vids, they are all "insta like" for me. You yanking the tables through the trees has brought tears of laughter many times, I love that:) Please keep doing what you are doing, great stuff!!

Thanks for all the awesome videos you make, Scott.❤

The last rifle is nuts. When the burglar is hiding behind a steel factory.

I don’t usually comment on videos but this one was super cool!! I knew fiberglass was super strong and this really puts it to the test!! I would love to see more!!

hey Scott i really love your videos i want to thank you for helping me trough the hardest time of my life with your amazing content. Keep up the amazing work man!

You never disappoint Scott!! Keep up the great work!!👏👏👏👏

Scott I have been looking at the M1As from Springfield for quite a while now and was incredibly jealous when you whipped one out!

There is a fiberglass product that is specifically made for bullet-resistant articles. It isn't thought about much because of Kevlar. That SOCOM 308 is a dream rifle for me!

Well...the next logical course of action is make an even bigger block of fiber glass especially for the 416. Very cool video. I wasn't expecting the fiber glass to work so well. Thank you.

I am so impressed at the performance of that fiberglass. I can't believe it stopped a 500 magnum. That (577 T-Rex) is an absolute MONSTER of a rifle.

Very interesting results with the fiberglass. Also enjoy the creative ways you rip the table around. 👍🏻🤜🤛

Awesome great shoot great video thanks Scott

Really enjoyed this one!!

Man, it feels like FedEx arriving with an ammo shipment when my notifications tell me another Kentucky Ballistics is available. Keep 'em coming, Scott!

Even after all the years you’ve been doing this, the content is still fantastic!👍

I'm really impressed with this video ❤

Thanks for interesting video- that is what I always wanted to do!

This video sounds and looks awesome. I have actually been super curious about this for a while. Something else I’ve been curious about is how an elephant rifle would handle a guns go boom episode. 🤔

I knew that fibreglass is strong, but these results are indeed surprising. Great stuff, Scott👍

I know a lot of people don’t comment about the sponsor of the video, but I worked at a ATV dealership that had Can-Am, Polaris and CFMOTO. I’ve seen the best an atv can be, to the worst and re-built plenty of them. I could go on and on about pro’s and con’s, but in short….we had waaayyyy less CFMoto’s come in than any other brand. They’re budget friendly, but they…..hold….up. As much as I love Polaris and Can-Am, Honda being my favorite, I highly, highly recommend CFMoto.

Nice test *Thanks Kentucky Scott* 🇺🇸

Hey Kentucky, I love your videos man. Keep them up

That .577 Tyrannosaur 😮 A fine piece of artillery! Great video as ever Scott 👍

Some very interesting results dude...great video

Always made great videos.

Scott always makes my day a little better

Interesting video, fiberglass looks good as a cheap armor, but heavy. I was hoping to see the .416 in action also, not just jump to the .577. Whereas the .577 is just a behemoth, the .416 is really balanced for extreme penetration as shown in previous videos. Always fun though!

Yesss! I love it when the 577 makes an appearance.

years ago, I worked for a composites division of Martin Marietta (later merged with Lockheed to become Lockheed Martin), we made everything from ballistic armor/panels to composite tank armor to casings/airframes for icbm's and military aircraft. basically, high tech fiberglass; extremely dense and heat resistant; a 4-6" thick panel could stop a 120mm AP round

Scott's intros are always funny 🤣

You’re an inspiration, brother. May God please continue to bless you and your efforts

You always make my day thank you for that 😄

The rope braking was funny

Keep Them coming Scott it most definitely takes my mind off of all the crap going on in the USA for that 30min that you are on Thanks Brother stay safe.

Thank you for being you, never change sir. You have me addicted to all the big calibers ❤😂

Nice to see you get a big sponsor like cf moto you deserve it brother so happy for you

Wicked! Videos are awesome!!

Didn’t expect fiberglass to be that good at being body armor, great video Scott

Scott back at it again with the top notch content 👌🔥

When you held up the 500 mag. with one hand , I said either a sprained wrist is in his future or this guy is a Beast. Very informative.

I remember working security at a hospital carpark and seeing "NIJ IIIA" stamped in the composite aka GRP aka fibreglass gatehouse it's pretty strong but FMJ/BALL ammunition is standard for testing

Once again Scott you have educated and awaken our minds to the wonders of our world. Aw - hell it was just fun to watch.

Greetings from France. I adore your enthousiasm, and your tests are so fun! 💥 ❤

there was this video where they used a fibreglass welder's blanket soaked in fibreglass resin. It looked tops for weight and conformation. I want to see more using that technique.

Just rewarched your 50 explosion video. Glad you're still with us!

Scott NEVER disappoints and his videos are amazing keep up the good work

Pretty impressive. I’m happy to see my two favorite calibers. The 357 and 308.

Can i just say that even after all these years, scott still doesnt disappoint in his videos. Hell yeah brother! #stickathumbinit

There is or was a company making fiber glass house armor. They used fabric type fiber glass that was compressed like you would make plywood. It came in several different thickness and could stop a 30-06. It came in 4'x8' sheets.