How Bulletproof Is A Jawbreaker?

Published on January 23, 2026
Duration: 1:51

This video from Civilian Tactical, featuring a high-authority firearms content creator, tests the 'bulletproof' capabilities of a giant jawbreaker against various calibers. The experiment progresses from birdshot to .22 LR, .380 Auto, 9mm, 7.62x39, and finally 6.5 Creedmoor, demonstrating how larger rifle calibers completely obliterate the candy, while pistol rounds cause significant damage but not full penetration.

Quick Summary

High-velocity rifle rounds like 7.62x39 and 6.5 Creedmoor completely obliterate large jawbreakers, while pistol rounds such as .380 Auto and 9mm cause significant damage and shattering but not full penetration. The .22 LR creates a dent and removes the outer layer.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Birdshot Test
  2. 00:11Caliber Lineup
  3. 00:23.22 LR Test
  4. 00:43.380 Auto Test
  5. 01:029mm Test
  6. 01:187.62x39 AK Test
  7. 01:356.5 Creedmoor Test and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were used to test the jawbreaker's bulletproof capabilities?

The test included birdshot from a shotgun, followed by .22 LR, .380 Auto, 9mm, 7.62x39 from an AK-style rifle, and 6.5 Creedmoor. The host demonstrated the effects of each caliber on the candy.

Which firearm rounds completely destroyed the jawbreaker?

The high-velocity rifle rounds, specifically the 7.62x39 fired from a Century Arms VSKA and the 6.5 Creedmoor, completely obliterated the jawbreaker, turning it into small sugar fragments.

Did pistol rounds penetrate the giant jawbreaker?

Pistol rounds like .380 Auto and 9mm caused significant damage, shattering and shearing off large portions of the jawbreaker, but did not achieve full penetration through the entire mass.

What was the outcome of the .22 LR test on the jawbreaker?

The .22 LR round fired from a Volquartsen VT2 created a substantial dent and removed the outer colored layer of the jawbreaker, but it did not penetrate the candy's core.

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