About this episode

This episode explores the definition and history of assault rifles, the physics of being shot, and various firearm technologies and historical anecdotes.

In the video today, we're looking at who invented the assault rifle, why do people drop when shot, can you make a gun that shoots around corners, how dangerous are rubber bullets and stun guns, the Canadian genius who attempted to launch satellites using an absolutely massive gun, a deep dive into the bullet proof vest and how they work, the story of the Tommy Gun, shooting guns in space, how to shoot two guns at once, how pilots shot through propellers in WWI, and the longest sniper shot. 0:00 What Actually Defines an ‘Assault Rifle’ and Who Invented Them? 18:14 Why Do People Suddenly Drop When Shot? 28:21 Can You Really Make a Gun Shoot Around Corners? 52:38 How Dangerous are Rubber Bullets and Stun Guns? 1:03:38 The Canadian Genius Who Attempted to Launch Satellites Using an Absolutely Ginormous Gun 1:17:48 A Deep Dive Into The Bullet Proof Vest and How They Work in Reality vs Hollywood Depictions 1:46:44 The Story of the Iconic ‘Tommy Gun’ 2:07:48 Has Anyone Ever Fired a Gun in Space, Space Cannons, and the Guns Designed for Astronauts? 2:26:34 Is There a Proper Way to Fire Two Guns at Once? 2:40:58 How Did WWI Pilots Shoot Through Their Aircraft Propeller? 2:54:26 The…

Topics covered

• assault rifles
• gun technology
• ballistics
• historical firearms
• military history
• safety equipment

Keywords

• assault rifle
• gun technology
• bullet proof vest
• Tommy Gun
• rubber bullets
• stun guns
• sniper shot
• WWI pilots

Mentioned in this episode

Products: assault rifle, rubber bullets, stun guns, bullet proof vest, Tommy Gun

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