Will a .380 ACP Penetrate Red Brick?

No — stops inside red brick (reaches 38 mm of a 90 mm barrier)
Penetration depth
38 mm (1.5″)
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 38 mm (1.5 inches) into red brick. It loses its energy before defeating a typical barrier of this material.

About Red Brick

A single wythe of red brick (~90 mm) is typical of older exterior walls.

.380 ACP against other materials

MaterialDepth (mm)Depth (in)
Concrete20 mm0.8″
Tempered Glass8 mm0.3″
Steel A361 mm0.0″
Steel AR5001 mm0.0″
Aluminum 60615 mm0.2″
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