Many people ask this question. It comes from video games like PUBG. In games, a frying pan can block bullets. But is this true in real life? Let’s find out. We will look at tests and facts. This helps you understand better.
The Myth of the Bulletproof Pan
In movies and games, people use pans to stop bullets. It looks cool. But real life is different. A pan is for cooking, not for protection. Tests show it does not work well.
Experts have shot bullets at pans. They use guns like pistols and rifles. The pans are made of cast iron or other metals. Most times, the bullet goes through.
What Do Tests Show?
Many videos and articles test this. For example, one test used a 9mm bullet. It was shot from six feet away. The pan was cast iron. The bullet went right through. The pan broke into pieces.
Another test used smaller bullets. Like .22 caliber. Sometimes, it stops the bullet. But not always. The pan cracks. Big bullets like from a sniper rifle smash the pan.
In one fun test from a game, they used real pans. Pistols and rifles shot at it. All bullets went through. The pan could not stop them.
Even MythBusters checked this. They are TV experts on myths. They shot at a pan. The bullet won. The pan lost.
Types of Pans and Bullets Matter
Not all pans are the same. Cast iron is thick and heavy. But it is brittle. Brittle means it breaks easy. When a bullet hits, it shatters. Pieces fly out. This can hurt people.
Other pans are thin. Like steel or aluminum. They bend or tear. Bullets go through fast.
Bullets differ too. Small ones have less power. They might stop in a thick pan. Big ones have more speed and force. They punch holes.
What if you use many pans? Tests show you need a few. Like three or more cast iron pans. Then, some bullets stop. But it is not safe. The setup is heavy. Hard to hold.
Why Does It Not Work?
Pans are not made for bullets. Bullets move very fast. Up to 1,000 feet per second. That is like a car at high speed.
Cast iron is hard but not tough. Tough means it bends without breaking. Bullets make it crack.
Also, bullets are sharp and heavy. They focus force on one spot. The pan cannot spread the force.
Dangers of Trying This
Do not try this at home. It is risky. Bullets can bounce off. This is called ricochet. The bullet changes path. It can hit you or others.
Broken pan pieces fly like shrapnel. Shrapnel is sharp bits. They cut skin.
Always use real armor for safety. Like vests made for bullets. Pans are for eggs, not defense.
What Should You Do Instead?
If you worry about bullets, learn safety rules. Stay away from danger. Call police if needed.
For fun, watch test videos. But remember, they use safe setups. Experts control everything.
Final Thoughts
Will a frying pan stop a bullet? No, most times it will not. Tests prove this. Small bullets might stop in thick pans. But big ones go through. Pans break easy.
This myth is fun in games. But in real life, use proper tools. Stay safe. Now you know the truth.
By day, I’m a Doctor of Clinical Psychology student (Psy.D.) at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – basically learning how the brain works while drinking way too much coffee.
By night (and weekends, and lunch breaks…), I’m a total kitchen geek. I’m that person who gets excited over a new spatula, owns three different vegetable choppers “for science,” and has strong feelings about which nonstick pan actually stays nonstick.