Nails In a Shotgun Shell!

Published on August 21, 2018
Duration: 8:03

This video tests the 'Piranha' brand shotgun shell, which is advertised as being packed with steel nails. The instructor, using a Benelli Supernova 12 gauge, expresses initial skepticism about its effectiveness for home defense due to perceived lightweight and small projectiles. Testing includes shooting at steel targets, a watermelon, and ballistic gel. While the shell produces significant recoil and dramatically destroys the watermelon, the ballistic gel test reveals very poor penetration (around 3 inches) and a wide spread of nails and small shot. The instructor concludes that despite its unique and visually intimidating nature, the Piranha shell is not a suitable option for home defense due to its lack of penetration.

Quick Summary

The Piranha shotgun shell, packed with steel nails, was tested for home defense viability. While it produced significant recoil and dramatically destroyed a watermelon, ballistic gel tests showed poor penetration of only about 3 inches. The instructor concluded it is not a suitable home defense round due to its lack of stopping power.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Piranha Shell
  2. 00:58Firearm and Setup
  3. 01:45Steel Target Test
  4. 02:53Watermelon Test
  5. 04:04Ballistic Gel Test Setup
  6. 05:05Ballistic Gel Test Results
  7. 06:04Gel Block Analysis
  8. 07:11Conclusion: Home Defense Viability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Piranha shotgun shell?

The Piranha is a unique 12-gauge shotgun shell advertised as being packed with steel nails. It's designed to create a wide spread of projectiles, aiming for a significant impact on the target.

How does the Piranha shell perform in ballistic gel tests?

In ballistic gel tests, the Piranha shell demonstrated very limited penetration, reaching only about 3 inches into the gel block. It dispersed numerous small nails and shot pellets.

Is the Piranha shotgun shell suitable for home defense?

Based on testing, the Piranha shell is not considered suitable for home defense. Its extremely poor penetration means it would likely fail to stop a threat effectively, despite its visual intimidation and dramatic watermelon destruction.

What firearm was used to test the Piranha shell?

The Piranha shotgun shell was tested using a Benelli Supernova 12-gauge shotgun. This firearm was chosen for its reliability and common use in shotgun demonstrations.

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