Ep 7. Bullet Baloney

In the seventh episode of MythBusters' fifteenth season, titled "Bullet Baloney," the team takes on a series of myths related to firearms and bullets. First up, they tackle the question of whether or not a person can dodge a bullet. Using high-speed cameras and a professional marksman, they test whether it's possible for a person to evade gunfire by moving out of the way at the last second.

Next, the MythBusters investigate whether a bullet fired straight up into the air can cause injury or damage when it comes back down to earth. They set up a controlled experiment using a variety of materials, including ballistic gel and pig carcasses, to see how much damage a falling bullet can cause. They also explore the phenomenon known as "celebratory gunfire" and determine whether it's ever safe to fire a gun into the air in celebration.

After these tests, the team moves on to a more unusual myth: can a sandwich made out of ballistic gelatin, or "ballistic gel baloney," stop a bullet? To find out, they create a sandwich filled with various materials (including cheese, lettuce, and onions) and shoot it with a variety of firearms at different ranges. The ultimate goal? To see whether someone could potentially use a sandwich as body armor in a life-or-death situation.

Finally, the MythBusters investigate a classic Hollywood trope: can a person use a frying pan as a shield to deflect a bullet? Using a variety of pans made out of cast iron, stainless steel, and aluminum, they see how well different types of cookware hold up against bullets fired by a range of firearms.

Throughout the episode, the MythBusters use their trademark mix of ingenuity and humor to test each myth to its limits. As always, the team is dedicated to finding out the truth behind each myth, no matter how seemingly outlandish. By the end of the episode, viewers will have gained a new understanding of how firearms and bullets work, as well as a newfound appreciation for the power of a well-made sandwich.