How to Shoot Paper Bullets from a Rubber Band (Hornets)

Last Updated: March 3, 2022

Ever want to shoot really powerful paper ammunition from a rubber band? Well, possibly not, but even otherwise it is a pretty interesting thing to do when bored.

Steps

1
Cut a long strip of paper from an A4 sheet lengthways, it should be 2 inches wide.
2
Hold it vertically and then fold up in tiny sections of about a centimeter each time.

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3
Keep folding up until you're at the top.
4
At the top it should look like a 2 inch long, 1cm thick chunky piece of paper, then fold that in half lengthways.
5
Take the rubber band and place on thumb and index finger.
6
Place your "bullet" or paper hornet on the rubber band so it looks like this.

Community Q&A

Question

How can I modify this to make it fly straight?

Community Answer

Take your aim properly, and try firing it from different angles.
Question

What is another method for making bullets?

Community Answer

You can make a bullet out of a paper clip, by stretching it out and then folding it in half.
Question

How do I get my paper bullets to shoot straight?

Community Answer

Take your aim properly, and try firing it from different angles. If that doesn't work, then they're just going to go the way they want to as they're not well weighted.

Warnings

Be prepared for many welts or bruises if you plan to have a paper bullet war with your friends.

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If you are having a paper bullet war with your friends, use printer paper instead of cardstock, it can leave welts.

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Even if you aim it next to somebody, the ricochet may be so strong it could hit them as well as a nearby wall.

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Be careful because your rubber band might snap. (In case this happens get more rubber bands)

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