How much paper does it take to stop a minigun ?

Published on December 19, 2018
Duration: 6:48

This video demonstrates an experimental test to determine how much paper is required to stop rounds from an M134 Minigun. High-authority firearms entertainer Edwin Sarkissian, with clear expertise in handling specialized firearms and understanding terminal ballistics, shows that approximately 2000 sheets of Georgia-Pacific paper were sufficient to halt 7.62x51mm NATO rounds. The experiment highlights paper's surprising effectiveness as a projectile barrier under specific conditions.

Quick Summary

In an experimental test, approximately 2000 sheets of Georgia-Pacific paper were sufficient to stop 7.62x51mm NATO rounds fired from an M134 Minigun. This demonstrates paper's surprising effectiveness as a ballistic barrier when stacked in significant quantities.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Setup and Hypothesis
  2. 01:01Target Placement
  3. 01:33First Shooting Attempt
  4. 02:53Second Shooting Attempt
  5. 03:30Results and Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearm was used to test the paper's stopping power?

An M134-style Minigun, an electrically driven rotary machine gun capable of firing 2,000 to 6,000 rounds per minute, was used for the test. The caliber was 7.62x51mm NATO.

How many sheets of paper were needed to stop the minigun rounds?

Approximately 2000 sheets of Georgia-Pacific paper were found to be sufficient to stop the 7.62x51mm rounds fired from the minigun in this experiment.

What was the setup for the ballistic test?

A large stack of Georgia-Pacific paper was placed on top of a Browning ProSteel safe in a desert shooting range. The minigun was mounted on a tripod for stability during firing.

What were the key findings of the paper stopping power test?

The test revealed that paper, when stacked in sufficient quantity (around 2000 sheets), can effectively stop high-powered rifle rounds like the 7.62x51mm NATO fired from a minigun.

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