I don’t think I’d want to test the bullet resistance of this case, but if you think your iPod might be run over by a truck then this should protect it.
(Translated quote)
Aluminum A5052 that was comparatively high hardness, excellent in corrosion resistance (It is not easy to rust) was used for the material. After putting iPod in the case of the separation into the case and Fta, the screw stops Fta to a basic composition. The above-mentioned function is achieved ..can make it do by the headphone in the state, see the screen, and can synchronize with Mac by a cable standard ..can the operation.. the click wheel… It is likely to be able to stop it if the thickness of the material is 5 basically mm, and the gun bullets of about 22 calibers perhaps.
Armor plate for iPod Photo
( Here is a Translated version of the above page just so you can read the story. The translation service sometimes has issues with image heavy pages so don’t expect them all to work. You can translate the other pages via Excite Japan. )
Not to leave the Shuffle out, there is also an armor kit for those of you feel the need.
Armor plate for iPod Shuffle
Personaly, I like the titanium one better.
You can download PDF files of the plans if you have some quality metal and a mill handy.