how many POP-ITs it takes to stop a bullet?

Published on July 3, 2016
Duration: 5:14

This video tests how many Pop-It toy boxes are needed to stop a 9mm bullet. Using both Sig Sauer 147-grain hollow point and 115-grain full metal jacket ammunition, the experiment found that approximately 12 to 13 boxes were required to halt the projectile. The test highlights the surprising penetration power of common handgun rounds against soft, yielding materials.

Quick Summary

It takes approximately 12 to 13 boxes of Pop-Its to stop a 9mm bullet. The test used both Sig Sauer 147-grain hollow point and 115-grain full metal jacket ammunition, with both types showing similar penetration depths into the stacks of toys.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Giveaway
  2. 01:28Pop-Its Experiment Setup
  3. 02:159mm Hollow Point Ammo Test
  4. 03:539mm Full Metal Jacket Test
  5. 04:49Conclusion: Pop-Its vs Bullet

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Pop-It boxes does it take to stop a 9mm bullet?

Based on the test conducted by Edwin Sarkissian, it takes approximately 12 to 13 boxes of Pop-Its to successfully stop a 9mm projectile, regardless of whether it's a hollow point or full metal jacket round.

What type of 9mm ammunition was used in the Pop-It test?

The video utilized two types of 9mm ammunition: Sig Sauer 147-grain hollow point rounds for maximum impact sound and results, and 115-grain full metal jacket (FMJ) rounds for comparison.

Did the hollow point or FMJ 9mm bullet penetrate more Pop-Its?

The hollow point 9mm bullet stopped around the 12th box, while the FMJ test also concluded around 12-13 boxes. Both types showed significant penetration, with the final stopping point being similar for both ammunition types tested.

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