How Lethal Is Candy ??? 🍭 (4 Gauge Candy Shotgun Shells)

Published on July 24, 2023
Duration: 14:34

This video from Kentucky Ballistics explores the surprising lethality of candy projectiles fired from a 4-gauge shotgun and a Can Cannon. Instructor Scott demonstrates how different candies, like Jolly Ranchers and Gummy Bears, can cause significant damage to a ballistic dummy, while others like Skittles and M&Ms have minimal impact. The experiment highlights the effects of mass, density, and projectile shape on terminal ballistics, concluding with a demonstration of the .577 T-Rex's destructive power.

Quick Summary

Kentucky Ballistics tests the lethality of candy fired from a 4-gauge shotgun and Can Cannon. Denser candies like Jolly Ranchers and Gummy Bears caused significant damage to a ballistic dummy, while lighter candies had minimal impact, demonstrating projectile performance differences.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Concept
  2. 01:26Sponsorship Segment
  3. 02:574 Gauge Skittles Test
  4. 03:504 Gauge Nerds Test
  5. 04:204 Gauge Tic Tacs Test
  6. 05:244 Gauge Smarties Test
  7. 05:534 Gauge Gummy Bears Test
  8. 07:304 Gauge Jolly Ranchers Test
  9. 08:104 Gauge Mentos Test
  10. 08:434 Gauge Mini M&Ms Test
  11. 09:23Can Cannon Tests
  12. 11:04577 T-Rex Final Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when you fire candy from a 4-gauge shotgun?

Firing candy from a 4-gauge shotgun can yield varied results. Lighter candies like Skittles may cause minimal damage, while denser or stickier candies like Jolly Ranchers or Gummy Bears can cause significant lacerations or create holes in ballistic targets.

Can a Can Cannon fire candy effectively?

Yes, a Can Cannon can fire candy effectively, especially when firing full packs. The concentrated mass of multiple candies fired together can cause blunt force trauma and even broken bones to ballistic dummies, demonstrating significant impact.

Which candy was most lethal when fired from a 4-gauge shotgun?

Among the tested candies, Jolly Ranchers proved to be the most damaging when fired from a 4-gauge shotgun, causing deep lacerations to the dummy's face that reached the bone. Gummy Bears also caused significant damage due to their density when heated.

What is the purpose of using a ballistic dummy in these tests?

Ballistic dummies, like the zombie torso used, are employed to simulate the effects of projectiles on human tissue. They allow for a visual and measurable assessment of penetration depth, wound channel creation, and overall terminal ballistics without risk to human life.

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