In the Name of Physics

[BloodStripe]

Physicist Shoots Himself With A Gun Underwater For Science

I'd be curious to see the difference between calibers and grain.

 

[DocIllinois]

I would be very surprised if Mr. Wahl and any advising physicists hadn't previously worked out that the bullet wasn't going to touch him, but cool nonetheless, IMO.

 

[Ooh-Rah]

Anyone want to take wagers on how long before some stupid teenagers or drunk moron tries this at home in their pool? You wait, there will be a shooter too, and he'll get likely get charged with some type of manslaughter.

I can see this one coming a mile away.

 

[Avenger hammer]

What about the weapon outside the water and the person in the water?

 

[Ooh-Rah]

What about the weapon outside the water and the person in the water?

I was wondering the same thing. As I watched this I kept thinking about the opening scene of "Private Ryan".

 

[Raptor]

I like the comment that says "An RPG would make this interesting" lol

 

[DocIllinois]

Anyone want to take wagers on how long before some stupid teenagers or drunk moron tries this at home in their pool? You wait, there will be a shooter too, and he'll get likely get charged with some type of manslaughter.

I can see this one coming a mile away.

Perhaps these gonzo techniques are what's now necessary to raise the basic scientific awareness of the lay public. Stuff like this may not cut it any more:

 

[BuckysBadger24]

Or at least necessary to trim the I.Q. fat down. Either way it's a pretty cool video. No matter how "controlled" it was, I give the guy credit for doing it. I'd be keeping my head above water too.

 

[Avenger hammer]

Reminds me of this from a little bit ago.

 

[BrassOverBolt]

I was wondering the same thing. As I watched this I kept thinking about the opening scene of "Private Ryan".

It may not be the exact caliber but a similar test nonetheless.

 

[BloodStripe]

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Titanium penetration testing.

 

[sah2117]

Is there some sort of advantage in using a human instead of a target?

 

[BloodStripe]

Is there some sort of advantage in using a human instead of a target?

I'm sure there was first a test shooting underwater at a target or something similar. But showing that doesn't captivate an audience quite the same as "risking" your life in the name of science.

 

[Florida173]

Is there some sort of advantage in using a human instead of a target?

Adds a bit of sensationalism to the mix to make you watch it