12 gauge flare for self defense, movie myth exposed

In their latest video, Jeff and friends from TAOFLEDERMAUS take a look at the flare gun movie myth.

Basically, could you use a flare gun as a last-ditch line of defense if all other ammunition was gone?

To test this myth, Nick will be firing a 12 gauge flare at a block of ballistics gel.

Will the flare just bounce off, or does it have enough force to give the bad guy a really bad day?

Find out with the video below.