how many DORITOS does it take to stop a bullet?

Published on September 23, 2016
Duration: 2:56

This experiment tested how many bags of Doritos are required to stop a 9mm Hornady Critical Duty +P round. It was determined that 35 bags of Doritos were sufficient to halt the bullet's penetration. The recovered 135-grain FlexLock bullet showed significant expansion, indicating its effectiveness even after passing through a large quantity of snack food.

Quick Summary

It took exactly 35 bags of Doritos to stop a 9mm Hornady Critical Duty +P round in an unconventional ballistic test. The 135-grain FlexLock bullet recovered showed significant expansion.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Doritos vs Bullet Experiment
  2. 00:39Ammo: Hornady Critical Duty 9mm
  3. 00:58The Shot and Glock Firing
  4. 01:30Bullet Found: 35 Bags of Doritos
  5. 02:09Conclusion & Bullet Expansion

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bags of Doritos did it take to stop a 9mm bullet?

In the experiment conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, it took exactly 35 bags of Doritos to successfully stop a 9mm Hornady Critical Duty +P round. The bullet was recovered within the 35th bag.

What type of 9mm ammunition was used in the Doritos test?

The ammunition used was Hornady Critical Duty 9mm Luger +P, featuring a 135-grain FlexLock bullet. This hollow point round was chosen for variety in the penetration test.

Did the bullet expand after penetrating the Doritos bags?

Yes, the recovered 135-grain FlexLock bullet showed significant expansion, commonly referred to as 'mushrooming', after penetrating 35 bags of Doritos.

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