PUNT GUN vs Swimming Pool (5000 Gallons Of Water !!!)

Published on September 1, 2025
Duration: 11:11

This video tests the immense power of a 9-foot, 150 lb 'Fury' Punt Gun against a 5,000-gallon swimming pool. Initial tests demonstrated its destructive capability on a trash can with birdshot and .223 bullets. The main event saw a 1 lb lead ball fired into the pool, generating over 30,000 ft-lbs of energy, slicing through the water and liner, and impacting a cinder block.

Quick Summary

The 'Fury' Punt Gun, weighing 150 lbs and 9 feet long, fired a 1 lb lead ball into a 5,000-gallon swimming pool, generating over 30,000 ft-lbs of energy. The projectile sliced through the water and pool liner, proving its immense destructive capability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introducing the Fury Punt Gun
  2. 01:05Filling the 5,000 Gallon Pool
  3. 01:36Giveaway Announcement: 1979 Trans Am
  4. 02:42Punt Gun vs. Trash Can (#8 Birdshot)
  5. 04:51Punt Gun vs. Trash Can (.223 Bullets)
  6. 06:13Main Event: Punt Gun vs. 5,000 Gallon Pool
  7. 08:39Post-Shot Analysis & Impact

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a punt gun and how powerful is it?

A punt gun is an extremely large, smoothbore firearm historically used for hunting waterfowl from punts. The 'Fury' Punt Gun featured weighs 150 lbs, is 9 feet long, and generates over 30,000 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, capable of firing a 1 lb projectile.

What happened when the punt gun was fired into the swimming pool?

When the 1 lb lead ball from the punt gun struck the 5,000-gallon swimming pool, it created a massive water explosion. The projectile sliced through the water and the pool liner, demonstrating immense kinetic energy transfer.

What other tests were performed with the punt gun?

Before the pool test, the punt gun was used to destroy a metal trash can filled with water. One test used #8 birdshot, completely shredding the container, while another fired 130 .223 Remington bullets as a single projectile, causing significant damage.

How was the swimming pool filled for the test?

The 5,000-gallon swimming pool was filled using a 40-50 year old fire truck. The water was noted to be brown due to rust from the truck's steel tank, indicating potential contamination from the filling process.

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