Q&A for How to Fire a Rubber Band

Re-read the instructions in the article. Aim carefully, and make sure you don't let the rubber band get out of your range.

Yes, but there would be less power, as hair ties typically are smaller and have less possible tension.

No, you could use something similar. However, rubber bands work the best.

It depends on your school and what your teacher allows. Most likely you would get in trouble for doing this though.

If you use a regular pencil, the lead shouldn't break.

No, it does not. It just has to be a curved object.

Of course you can cry.

Stretching it farther will make more kinetic energy, meaning more power, and more pain for the person you're firing at.

It's different for everyone, but probably at least a dozen times.

No, it is not.

Using a rubber band, how? Are you supposed to think of various ways a rubber band could be used usefully in school? Make a list!

Reread the article. It works best if you stretch the rubber band really far, but be careful not to break it.

No, you cannot. The bigger the band, the less tension; hence, it would not go as far.

Though it may differ from person to person, the neck is very painful. Likewise the back of the upper arm.

You should probably reread the info, or try a different method. There are tutorials on YouTube you can watch.

Because the rubber clings to the skin due to friction. When this happens, it can sometimes cause you to miss.

These are commonly called hornets or wads.

No, it is not safe to eat rubber bands. First, you don't know what it is made of, since the materials vary nowadays. Second, it could get caught up in your throat, esophagus, stomach or intestines (if not digested fully) and cause internal problems. If you swallow one accidentally, see a doctor or emergency medical service.

Yes, for guns but if you want to fire rifles or little paper bullets, then use thinner ones.

No, all should work as long as they are stretchy and can be pulled back. You might also want to use a rubber band that is not too stretchy but stretchy enough so it can be used this will make it so there is more power in the shot.

It's very hard to do so. Rubber bands may interfere with each other and reduce the overall speed of the salvo. Whether it is rapid fire or grape-shot, there are many variables to think about. It will be possible with practice, so it isn't impossible.