How much skittles does it take to stop a bullet?

Published on June 20, 2019
Duration: 13:25

This video from Edwin Sarkissian, an established firearms content creator, explores the ballistic penetration capabilities of Skittles as a bullet backstop. Utilizing a 9mm FN 509, a .50 AE Desert Eagle L5, and a .30-06 Springfield 1903, the experiment demonstrates that even high-powered rounds are stopped by a relatively small amount of candy, offering unique insights into projectile energy dissipation.

Quick Summary

In a ballistic test, 50 pounds of Skittles were used as a backstop to stop bullets from a 9mm FN 509, a .50 AE Desert Eagle L5, and a .30-06 Springfield 1903. All rounds were successfully stopped, with the 9mm penetrating 6-7 inches and the larger caliber rounds expanding or deforming significantly.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Setup
  2. 02:339mm Ballistic Test
  3. 06:03.50 AE Ballistic Test
  4. 08:22.30-06 Rifle Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Skittles stop a bullet?

Yes, in a controlled experiment, 50 pounds of Skittles proved capable of stopping bullets from a 9mm pistol, a .50 AE Desert Eagle, and a .30-06 rifle, demonstrating significant ballistic energy dissipation.

How deep did a 9mm bullet penetrate Skittles?

A 9mm round fired from an FN 509 penetrated approximately 6 to 7 inches into a backstop made of 50 pounds of Skittles before coming to a complete stop.

What happened to a .50 AE hollow point bullet in Skittles?

The .50 AE hollow point round fired from a Desert Eagle L5 expanded significantly upon hitting the Skittles and was stopped within the first bag of candy, showcasing its energy transfer.

Did a .30-06 rifle round penetrate the Skittles?

No, a .30-06 round fired from a Springfield 1903 rifle was stopped by the Skittles backstop, although the high-velocity projectile was heavily deformed upon impact.

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