These are a bunch of steampunk insects made out of old ammunition and pocket-watch parts by Tom Hardwidge. As you can see, they’re pretty good looking. Unless you hate steampunk stuff, in which case they’re probably pretty bad looking. Whatever side of the fence you yell over, they’re definitely not insects you’d want to beat with a shoe too hard. Get it? Because they might detonate! crawl in an orifice while you sleep and lay eggs. Kidding — KIDDING, only spiders do that. Sweet dreams, jerk! Hit the jump for a bunch more, and the link to even MORE.

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Brass Blasters: Steampunk Bullet Insects

Note: Video possibly NSFW depending on how your employer feels about a couple f-bombs. Audio is naturally low though so I say go for it. This is a video of some crazy Ruskie (whose accent alone makes the video worth a watch) demonstrating the effects different caliber bullets have on water-filled milk jugs. He does a 9mm , 38-special, .357, .45 and 12-gauge shotgun (just for the hell of it). After watching, I’ve decided I definitely don’t want to get hit with anything bigger than a 38. Shoot me all day with a 9mm, that’s fine, but I’m not taking a .357 even in the buttcheeks. Shit, or a flu-shot for that matter. Now you can call me old fashioned, but I’d like to leave this world with as many holes in my ass as I came in with: two-and-a-half (one doesn’t actually go anywhere). Hit the jump for more fun than a vodka bottle.

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Ruskie Shooting Water-Filled Milk Jugs Point-Blank With Guns Of Varying Calibers

Note: No matter how many times you try clicking the picture, nothing’s going to happen. Hit the jump to watch the video. “GW, that has got the be the most boring-ass screencap of all time”. OH COME ON, IT LOOKS LIKE HOTH ! “Yeah well your face looks like a Wampa “. Ouch, you are being really mean to me today. And I like it. I don’t know if you knew this about me, but I’m a masochist. It’s true, I can’t even get off anymore unless I’ve been shot . OH SHIT — a wild tie-in appeared! Apparently, Mythbusters is going to film a segment to test the incredible case of the spinning bullet on ice. Many people are discussing if this is possible or not. After watching it repeatedly and reading the arguments, I believe it. Some people say that this is impossible. How can a .40 caliber bullet stop on the ice like that, losing all its forward momentum and still keep spinning? I don’t know the what the physics are, but the video is pretty clear and I don’t see any way of faking that, which is probably why Mythbusters is going to put it to the test. I watched the video in question several times, and it looks legit. Then, because I’m such an intrepid reporter, I searched Youtube for other people trying it, whose attempts also seemed legit. But that’s not important, what’s important is how many people are gonna shoot themselves trying it. I suspect in the tens. Hit it for the WTFery.

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Can Shooting A Bullet Into Ice Cause It To Stop And Spin Like A Top? SPOILER: Yes

Free booze : want. Bullet earphones : do not want. These Teknines Nine Millimeter Earphones from MUNITO look like bullets but they are in fact earphones. The copper alloy cases are gold plated and the cords are covered in Kevlar, and yes you will look like a pathetic wannabe gangster if you go out and spend the $250 it costs to get a pair. $250?! Are you out of your gotdamn mind?! I’ll tell you what — you bring me twos shotgun shells and I’ll make you some real earbuds . Plus every pair comes with a free story! One about you and I getting a little farm together and livin’ off the fat of the land. Plus raising rabbits! (That’s when I blow your brains out) Teknines: 9mm Earphones Let You Pay Lots of Money to Look Like a Fool [uberreview]

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You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me: Bullet Earbuds

The U.S. Special Forces is all set to test the new XM-25 Individual Airburst ‘Smart Gun’ this summer . And you all know what that means : I actually have no idea what that means. The gun fires a 25-millimeter “smart round” that can be detonated at pre-programmed distance, spreading shrapnel in all directions. It uses a rangefinder to figure out how far away a target is, and the operator can manually adjust when the bullet detonates to suit different situations, allowing a soldier to attack entrenched targets around corners and in buildings more effectively. Geez, I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end of that thing (or a big ol’ johnson). Granted it’s still no match for my laser blaster. Just sayin’, one time I did bring a two-handed great sword to a knife fight.I cut some asshole’s legs off with a single swing. It’s cool, I’m getting used to the wheelchair. Hit the jump for a video demonstration of the PEWs in action.

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Bang Bangs: Military To Test New ‘Smart Gun’

I don’t know about you, but I shoot to kill. Especially when it comes to protecting my castle (rent-controlled apartment). So I’m gonna have to pass on the Koosh bullets . AND seconds. Really, I’m stuffed. Lightfield has been selling these projectiles to law enforcement agencies and wildlife officials for years. Each round is filled with a soft projectile that resembles a koosh ball. They look like toys, because they’re made by a Chinese toy factory. The best thing about them is that they aren’t likely to kill someone even if they are fired at point blank range. They’re so soft that they’re almost incapable of penetrating the body. Eh. I’m a little hesitant to shoot toys at an intruder only to have them return fire with adult bullets. No, I think I’ll be sticking to my laser blaster, thank you very much. And I’m not just saying that because I accidentally glued it to my arm training for the robot wars, but that’s exactly what happened. A closeup of the projectiles after the jump.

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Home Protection: Kooshball Shotgun Shells

I haven’t decided if the new XM-25 will be a useful weapon against the robotic uprising yet, but I’m leaning towards *pew pew* . Hook me up government , I pay my damn taxes. Well, I did last year anyways. The system is clever enough to detonate its exploding 25mm bullets within 3 feet of their targets, picking off unfortunate foes with uncanny accuracy, even when they’re hiding behind obstacles. After calculating the target’s distance with a laser rangefinder, this lethal weapon sends a radio signal to a chip inside the bullet. That brilliant projectile can precisely measure the distance it’s traveled, exploding at precisely the right distance for maximum killage. Oh shit yeah I need one of these. Maximum killage, that’s what I’m talking about. You here that, Skynet — MAXIMUM KILLAGE. I will ride into battle atop my trusty tyrannosaur steed and pew pew your shit all up. Then, my mount will dine on all the dead Terminators while I reach around him for a job well done. XM-25 rifle shoots tiny laser-targeted smart bombs [dvice]

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XM-25 Shoots Laser Guided Exploding Bullets

David Hambling : Special Forces also funded the development of another technology by Polyshok Inc., known as the Impact Reactive Projectile. The firm says this 12-gauge ammunition solid slug acts as a liquid. Unlike other projectiles, it will not over penetrate and go through walls. It pretty much stops where it hits - and causes gigantic injuries in the process.

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Knock Knock: Liquid Metal Breeching Rounds