how many JAWBREAKERS does it take to stop a bullet?

Published on July 28, 2016
Duration: 6:54

This video from Edwin Sarkissian, an established firearms content creator, tests the stopping power of jawbreakers against 9mm ammunition. Using a Glock 19, he demonstrates how both 115-grain FMJ and 135-grain Hornady Hollow Point rounds interact with 2.5-inch diameter jawbreakers. The experiment highlights the surprising hardness of the candy and the terminal ballistics of different bullet types.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test, a 9mm 115-grain FMJ bullet was stopped by a single 2.5-inch jawbreaker. A 9mm 135-grain Hornady Hollow Point penetrated two jawbreakers and was stopped by the third, demonstrating significant expansion. Jawbreakers proved extremely hard, even denting an aluminum baseball bat.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:34First Test: 9mm FMJ
  3. 01:44Second Test: 9mm Hollow Point
  4. 02:34Bullet Recovery
  5. 02:54Durability Test: Baseball Bat
  6. 05:15Final Results and Bat Damage

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a 9mm bullet hits a jawbreaker?

A 9mm 115-grain FMJ bullet was stopped by the first jawbreaker, shattering it. A 9mm 135-grain Hornady Hollow Point penetrated two jawbreakers and was stopped by the third, showing significant expansion and energy transfer.

Can jawbreakers stop bullets?

Yes, jawbreakers can stop 9mm bullets, though the number required depends on the ammunition type. A single jawbreaker stopped an FMJ round, while three were needed for a Hollow Point round in this experiment.

What is the difference between FMJ and Hollow Point 9mm ammunition?

FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) is designed for penetration, while Hollow Point (HP) is designed to expand upon impact, creating a larger wound channel and transferring more energy. This was demonstrated in the test where the HP expanded more.

How hard are jawbreakers?

Jawbreakers are surprisingly hard. In the video, a 2.5-inch jawbreaker was hard enough to significantly dent a Worth aluminum baseball bat when struck with it, indicating extreme density and hardness.

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