Will a .380 ACP Penetrate Polycarbonate?

No — stops inside polycarbonate (reaches 10 mm of a 12 mm barrier)
Penetration depth
10 mm (0.4″)
Impact velocity
290 m/s (951 fps)
Muzzle energy
261 J (192 ft-lb)
Bullet behaviour
Intact

Fired at the muzzle, a representative .380 ACP load (6.2 g, FMJ, 290 m/s) reaches roughly 10 mm (0.4 inches) into polycarbonate. It loses its energy before defeating a typical barrier of this material.

About Polycarbonate

A polycarbonate pane (~12 mm); true bullet-resistant glass is far thicker and layered.

.380 ACP against other materials

MaterialDepth (mm)Depth (in)
Red Brick38 mm1.5″
Concrete20 mm0.8″
Tempered Glass8 mm0.3″
Steel A361 mm0.0″
Steel AR5001 mm0.0″
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