Shooting AK-47 straight up

Published on November 5, 2021
Duration: 12:28

This video tests the myth of shooting an AK-47 straight up, with participants firing full magazines vertically on a salt flat. They also demonstrate the X Products Can Cannon launching golf balls and conclude with explosive propane tank targets. The experiment highlights safety considerations like wearing ballistic helmets during vertical firing.

Quick Summary

Shooting an AK-47 straight up on a salt flat did not result in visible rounds landing nearby. The video also features the X Products Can Cannon launching golf balls and concludes with explosive propane tank targets.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: AK-47 Vertical Shooting Myth
  2. 01:32Shooting AK-47 Straight Up
  3. 05:37Shooting into Water Targets
  4. 07:34X Products Can Cannon Demo
  5. 09:25Propane Tank Explosions Finale

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when you shoot an AK-47 straight up?

During a test on a salt flat, shooting an AK-47 vertically with full magazines did not result in any visible rounds landing near the participants. Safety precautions like ballistic helmets were used.

What is the X Products Can Cannon?

The X Products Can Cannon is a device that uses an AR-15 lower receiver and .223 blanks to launch projectiles like soda cans or golf balls, demonstrated here launching a golf ball vertically.

How can you make shooting targets more visible?

Instead of shooting into the air, the group switched to shooting into a shallow body of water on the salt flats to achieve more visible impact confirmations.

What safety gear is recommended for vertical shooting?

When conducting experimental shooting like firing an AK-47 straight up, it is recommended to wear appropriate safety gear, including ballistic helmets, as demonstrated in the video.

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