is Licorice BulletProof ?

Published on July 23, 2021
Duration: 13:04

This video tests the bullet-stopping capabilities of Red Vines licorice against various calibers. A single bucket of licorice stops a .22 LR, while three buckets are needed for 9mm and 7.62x39mm rounds. More powerful rounds like the .50 AE and .308 Win are stopped by the fourth and third buckets respectively, with the .50 BMG requiring five buckets. The experiment highlights the surprising effectiveness of dense, pliable materials in projectile mitigation.

Quick Summary

Red Vines licorice demonstrated surprising bullet-stopping capabilities. A single bucket stopped .22 LR rounds, while three buckets were needed for 9mm and 7.62x39mm. The .50 AE and .308 Win were stopped by the fourth and third buckets respectively, with the .50 BMG requiring five buckets.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & .22 LR Test
  2. 01:34Sponsor Message
  3. 02:059mm Test with HK SP5K
  4. 04:57.50 AE Test with Desert Eagle
  5. 06:187.62x39mm Test with AK-47
  6. 07:43.308 Win Test with Desert Tech MDRx
  7. 09:32.50 BMG Test with Serbu BFG-50A

Frequently Asked Questions

How many buckets of licorice does it take to stop a .22 LR bullet?

According to the experiment, a single bucket of Red Vines licorice, approximately 8 inches thick, was sufficient to stop a .22 LR projectile fired from a Glock 44.

Can licorice stop a 9mm bullet?

Yes, licorice can stop a 9mm bullet. The test showed that three buckets of Red Vines licorice were needed to effectively stop 9mm rounds fired from an HK SP5K.

What caliber handgun round did the licorice stop?

The licorice successfully stopped several handgun calibers, including .22 LR, 9mm, and the powerful .50 AE from a Desert Eagle, which was stopped within four buckets.

Does licorice stop rifle rounds?

The experiment tested rifle rounds like 7.62x39mm and .308 Win, both of which were stopped by three buckets of licorice. The .50 BMG round required five buckets.

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