Testing President Biden's 9mm "blow the lungs out the body" statement

Published on June 26, 2022
Duration: 15:12

This video debunks President Biden's claim that a 9mm bullet can 'blow the lungs out of the body' through rigorous ballistic testing. Using a realistic ballistic torso, the host demonstrates that even high-powered rifle and shotgun rounds do not cause lungs to exit the body, though significant internal damage occurs. The testing covers .22 LR, 9mm FMJ and hollow point, 5.56 NATO, .308, and 12 gauge shotgun rounds, highlighting the differences in terminal ballistics.

Quick Summary

President Biden's claim that a 9mm bullet can 'blow the lungs out of the body' is inaccurate. Ballistic testing shows that while 9mm rounds cause significant internal damage, the lungs remain inside the torso, as do the lungs even when hit by rifle or shotgun rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Biden's 9mm Claim
  2. 01:47Ballistic Torso Setup
  3. 05:57.22 LR Ballistic Test
  4. 06:419mm Ballistic Test (FMJ & HP)
  5. 09:52Rifle Caliber Test (5.56 & .308)
  6. 11:2512 Gauge Shotgun Test
  7. 14:12Conclusion: Debunking the Myth

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a 9mm bullet blow the lungs out of the body?

No, testing by Garand Thumb using realistic ballistic torsos shows that a 9mm bullet, even a hollow point, does not cause the lungs to be expelled from the body. While significant internal damage occurs, the lungs remain contained within the torso cavity.

What happens when a 9mm bullet hits a ballistic torso?

When a 9mm bullet hits a ballistic torso, it creates a wound cavity and causes internal damage. A hollow point round creates a larger cavity than an FMJ round, but in testing, the lungs remained inside the body.

Do rifle calibers like 5.56 or .308 make lungs exit the body?

No, even high-velocity rifle rounds such as 5.56 NATO and 7.62x51 NATO (.308) cause substantial internal cavitation and damage, but the lungs do not exit the body based on ballistic testing.

How does a 12 gauge slug affect internal organs in ballistic testing?

A 12 gauge slug causes catastrophic damage, essentially annihilating lung tissue upon impact in ballistic testing. However, despite the extreme destruction, the remains of the lung are still contained within the torso cavity.

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