Toilet Paper vs. Bullets: How Much Does it Take?

Let's be honest, most 'tests' you see online are designed to generate clicks, not provide useful information. But sometimes, pure, unadulterated curiosity wins out. And that's exactly what's on display in the latest video from Yee Yee Life: How Many Rolls of Toilet Paper Does it Take to Stop a Bullet?

The premise is simple: line up rolls of toilet paper and see how many it takes to stop everything from a .22 to a .50 BMG. It's the kind of ridiculousness that makes you grin, and the results, surprisingly, are quite informative – if you're the type who enjoys quantifying the absurd. Parker and Zach deliver the usual blend of irreverent commentary and demonstrations, filmed, as always, on their private range in Texas.

The video starts predictably, with a .22 LR. Three rolls. Seriously? Then comes the .380 ACP, requiring a slightly more respectable six rolls. But it’s the 9mm Glock 19 that really gets interesting. They expected more penetration, and it delivered – seven rolls before the bullet stopped, with a bit of a showing on the eighth. The .45 ACP, known for its considerable energy transfer, surprisingly only took five rolls. It's a testament to the surprisingly effective stopping power of even a seemingly flimsy barrier, and a reminder that ballistic performance isn't always what you'd expect.

The highlight, of course, is the .50 BMG. We'll leave you to watch that for yourself, but suffice it to say, it’s a demonstration of raw power. The whole thing is entertaining, but the data points are genuinely interesting for anyone who’s ever pondered the physics of bullet penetration – or just wanted to see a .50 BMG punch a hole through a stack of toilet paper.

This kind of content thrives because it’s free from the usual constraints of the mainstream media. The Yee Yee crew isn’t beholden to corporate sponsors or political correctness. They’re just putting on a show and having a good time – and sharing it with a community that appreciates a bit of irreverence and a lot of firearms knowledge.

If you're looking for something different than the usual politically charged narratives surrounding firearms, this is it. This is the kind of content that will continue to find a home on Sovereign.ink and platforms that prioritize free speech and creator autonomy. It's a welcome alternative to the deplatforming and censorship we see elsewhere.

So, what's next? Plenty more shooting, no doubt. And if you want to get involved, there are plenty of ways to do so. Find a Range Master near you to hone your skills, list your custom build on the marketplace, create a creator profile to share your own content, or sign up for a long-range shooting class to push your marksmanship to the next level.