How Lethal Is A Harpoon Gun ???

Published on April 10, 2023
Duration: 12:53

This video from Kentucky Ballistics tests the lethality of a vintage Greener Harpoon Gun, famously used in the movie Jaws. The host, Scott, uses .38 Special blanks to fire a one-pound harpoon at a Ballistic Dummy Labs zombie torso. The tests demonstrate significant penetration and damage, including a headshot that shatters the skull. The video also showcases custom harpoon variations and concludes the weapon is highly lethal, with its original purpose of securing targets also demonstrated.

Quick Summary

The Greener Harpoon Gun, famously featured in the movie Jaws, is tested for lethality using .38 Special blanks to fire a one-pound harpoon. Tests on a ballistic dummy torso show it can penetrate the rib cage and shatter the skull, proving its high lethality.

Chapters

  1. 00:30Intro: Greener Harpoon Gun & Jaws
  2. 01:24NRA Show Meet & Greet Announcement
  3. 02:51Initial Ballistics Test: Standard Harpoon
  4. 04:41Custom Harpoon Variations Test
  5. 08:21Lethality & Headshot Test
  6. 11:21Drag Test & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of ammunition does the Greener Harpoon Gun use?

The Greener Harpoon Gun, as demonstrated by Kentucky Ballistics, uses .38 Special blanks to propel its harpoon projectile. These blanks provide the necessary force without firing a conventional bullet.

How lethal is the Greener Harpoon Gun?

Based on tests with a ballistic dummy torso, the Greener Harpoon Gun is highly lethal. It demonstrated significant penetration, breaking the rib cage, and even shattering the skull with a headshot.

What is the projectile weight for the Greener Harpoon Gun?

The standard harpoon projectile fired from the Greener Harpoon Gun weighs approximately one pound. This substantial weight contributes to its significant impact and penetration capabilities.

Was the Greener Harpoon Gun used in the movie Jaws?

Yes, the Greener Harpoon Gun tested in the video is the same model that was famously used by the character Quint in the movie Jaws to hunt the shark.

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