Fully functional homemade railgun built in the backyard

Fully functional homemade railgun built in the backyard

This mobile shoulder mounted electric gun is tested at 20,500 Joules and can fire any conductive projectile.

A pair of backyard weapon smiths have completed an unbelievable achievement, the homemade railgun. 

This mobile shoulder mounted electric gun is tested at 20,500 Joules and can fire any conductive projectile. Weighing 50 lbs, this personal railgun system is connected to a power supply system composed of fifty-six 480 J capacitors weighing 200 lbs.

Watch the video and see the future come to life for yourself.