Pumpkin SILENCER? Yes. (Impressive result) #gun #civtac #fullautofriday #demolitionranch #demoranch

Published on November 1, 2022
Duration: 1:00

This video explores an unconventional experiment: using pumpkins as makeshift silencers for firearms. The Civilian Tactical host tests various calibers, from .22 LR to 12 gauge, with different sized pumpkins. While a 9mm handgun showed surprising quietness with a medium pumpkin, larger calibers like .308 and 12 gauge proved too destructive for the pumpkin to offer any suppression, highlighting the limitations of such improvised methods.

Quick Summary

In an experiment by Civilian Tactical, a 9mm handgun fired through a medium-sized pumpkin produced surprisingly quiet results for a few shots. However, larger calibers like .308 and 12 gauge completely destroyed the pumpkin, offering no suppression. It's not a practical or reliable silencer.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Experiment Introduction
  2. 00:13.22 Caliber Test
  3. 00:209mm Handgun Test
  4. 00:37.308 Rifle Test
  5. 00:4412 Gauge Shotgun Test

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a pumpkin be used as a firearm silencer?

In an experiment by Civilian Tactical, a 9mm handgun fired through a medium-sized pumpkin produced surprisingly quiet results for a few shots. However, larger calibers like .308 and 12 gauge completely destroyed the pumpkin, offering no suppression. It's not a practical or reliable silencer.

What happened when a 9mm was fired through a pumpkin?

When a Springfield Hellcat Pro 9mm handgun was fired through a medium-sized pumpkin, the sound was surprisingly muffled for a few shots. The experiment did note that pumpkin residue got inside the firearm, requiring cleaning.

Are pumpkins effective sound suppressors for firearms?

Generally, no. While a .22 rifle and a 9mm handgun showed some limited sound reduction with small to medium pumpkins, larger calibers like .308 and 12 gauge completely obliterated the pumpkins. This experiment highlights that pumpkins are not a viable or effective sound suppression method for firearms.

What calibers were tested in the pumpkin silencer experiment?

The experiment tested several calibers: .22 LR rifle, 9mm handgun (Springfield Hellcat Pro), .308 rifle, and 12 gauge shotgun slug. The results varied significantly based on the power of the caliber and the size of the pumpkin used.

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