If you're confronted in your kitchen, don't reach for the cast-iron skillet. Surprisingly, that didn't stand up to the gunshot. However, if you can make your way to the laundry room, that 14-pound box of kitty litter could save your life, as long as you hold it so the bullet has to travel the long way through.

Can a frying pan be used as a weapon?

Unlike many other Improbable Weapons, the frying pan could actually cause quite a bit of damage. ... Indeed, the noble frying pan is a worthy melee weapon. It should be mentioned that frying-pans-as-weapons are usually wielded by females, although the occasional chef may be found using it.

Can stainless steel stop a bullet?

Bulletproof walls are a vital part of any bulletproof system. Bullet-resistant acrylic windows, stainless-steel cash-trays, and UL-rated frames aren't worth much if they're bolted to a wall that can't stop a shot from a .