How many Giant Gummy Bears does it take to stop a bullet?

Published on December 16, 2018
Duration: 14:53

This experiment tests the bullet-stopping power of giant gummy bears against various calibers. A .22 LR was stopped by the first bear, while 9mm and 5.7x28mm rounds were stopped by the second. More powerful rounds like the .50 AE and .500 S&W Magnum required more gummy bears, with the .500 S&W penetrating four and stopping in the fifth. Rifle calibers like .30-06 and 7.62x39mm were stopped in the third bear, while the .308 Winchester penetrated further, stopping in the fourth.

Quick Summary

In a unique ballistics test, a .22 LR round was stopped by the first giant gummy bear. A 9mm and a 5.7x28mm round were stopped by the second bear. The powerful .500 S&W Magnum penetrated four bears and stopped in the fifth, while a .308 Winchester stopped in the fourth bear.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Gummy Bears vs Bullets Experiment
  2. 00:25.22 LR Ballistics Test
  3. 01:299mm Bullet Test
  4. 02:485.7x28mm Stopping Power
  5. 04:11.50 AE Desert Eagle Test
  6. 05:39.500 S&W Magnum vs Gummy Bears
  7. 08:18.30-06 Springfield Rifle Test
  8. 09:267.62x39mm AK-47 Bullet Test
  9. 10:44.308 Winchester AR-10 Test

Frequently Asked Questions

How many gummy bears does it take to stop a 9mm bullet?

In Edwin Sarkissian's experiment, a 9mm 115-grain Full Metal Jacket round fired from a Glock 45 was stopped within the second giant gummy bear. This indicates a significant stopping power for common handgun calibers within a dense, gelatinous medium.

What is the stopping power of a .500 S&W Magnum against gummy bears?

The powerful .500 S&W Magnum, using Underwood Extreme Penetrators, penetrated through four giant gummy bears and came to a stop in the fifth. This demonstrates its immense energy and penetration capabilities, even against a unique medium like gummy bears.

Can gummy bears stop rifle rounds like .308 Winchester?

Yes, gummy bears can significantly slow and stop rifle rounds. A .308 Winchester round from an AR-10 style rifle penetrated four gummy bears before stopping, showing that while they offer resistance, high-powered rifle rounds can still penetrate multiple layers.

Which bullet caliber was stopped by the first gummy bear?

The smallest caliber tested, the .22 Long Rifle (LR) round fired from a Trailblazer Firearms Lifecard, was completely stopped within the very first giant gummy bear. This highlights the low velocity and energy of the .22 LR compared to larger calibers.

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