Are Bouncy Balls Lethal?

Published on March 17, 2026
Duration: 1:11

This video from Civilian Tactical demonstrates a ballistic test of a shotgun shell loaded with three bouncy balls. The test includes impacts on water jugs, a paper target for spread analysis, and a ballistic gelatin head to evaluate penetration and damage. The instructor, exhibiting experienced authority, highlights the surprising destructive potential and fragmentation observed.

Quick Summary

A bouncy ball shotgun shell test revealed significant destructive potential, capable of ripping water jugs and shredding milk jugs. On paper targets at 10 yards, the spread was inconsistent, with some balls shattering. Ballistic gelatin tests showed quarter-sized chunk removal and penetration to the first knuckle.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introducing Bouncy Ball Shotgun Shell
  2. 00:10Water Jug Impact Test
  3. 00:28Paper Target Spread Test
  4. 00:41Ballistic Gel Head Test
  5. 01:03Warning and Ammo Source

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of damage can a bouncy ball shotgun shell cause?

A bouncy ball shotgun shell can cause significant damage, evidenced by ripping the bottom off a water jug and shredding a milk jug. In ballistic gelatin, it can create quarter-sized chunks and penetrate to the first knuckle.

How does a bouncy ball shotgun shell perform on a paper target?

When tested on a paper target at about 10 yards, some bouncy balls from the shell held together while others shattered into pieces, indicating variable spread and accuracy.

Where can one obtain exotic ammunition like bouncy ball shotgun shells?

Exotic ammunition, such as the bouncy ball shotgun shells tested in this video, can be sourced from specialized retailers. This particular ammunition was obtained from Hickory Flat Boars.

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