Q&A for How to Make a Paper Gun That Shoots

When you press the trigger, the back end pushes the tube with the rubber band so it slides forward really fast, firing the bullet.

Cut a strip of paper, rolling it so it is thick enough to slide in the barrel. Cut off one tip so the bullet has a flat bottom.

Put half on the first notch and half on the second notch. But first make sure your band is long enough.

If you watch the video, you will see the barrel is roughly double the length of the 8 cm stick. Keep the other half until you need it or just discard or make small paper bullets out of it.

It is very strong and dries well, better than normal glue. Also, a glue gun helps apply the glue more precisely.

Just normal liquid glue from a bottle will work. Glue sticks don't work as well because they don't get a coating as generous as liquid does. Make sure the glue is dry before you attempt to use it, though. Elmer's school glue would probably work best, or Gorilla Glue for something you want to last.

When you press the trigger, the back end pushes the tube with the rubber band so it slides forward really fast, firing the bullet.

An arts and crafts store. Even Walmart or Target carry them in their crafts sections.

Double check your measurements and follow the directions precisely to make sure it works.

Not very effectively, but normal liquid glue from a bottle will work. Glue sticks don't work as well because they don't get a coating as generous as liquid does. Make sure the glue is dry before you attempt to use it, though. Elmer's school glue would probably work best, or Gorilla Glue.

No.

About 20 to 25 feet. It is comparable to shooting a rubber band.

As much as you want and need! Use size A4 paper or any other size depending on your gun's size.

Try adding sights to the barrel of the gun. You can do this by cutting trapezoids out of paper and gluing them to the barrel. This should make your shot more adjusted. If that doesn't work then try double checking your measurements and follow the directions precisely to make sure it works.

You can use either, but super glue will probably adhere better, making your gun likely to last longer.

Use bigger paper. Preferably poster paper or a unwanted blueprint. Then fold it like you would with the method 2 to make a bigger version of it.

Make sure you've followed the steps precisely. Once you've done that, the only way you can know for sure if it will shoot accurately is to try it!

It is flying at about 10 mph because it uses a lot of pressure to fire a good distance.

No, it will not shoot further or faster because of the laws of physics, energy and matter. You do not need more rubber bands, just spend time improving your own agility and accuracy instead.

Yes, you may. It might not shoot that far depending on how heavy the bullet is.

Try making it again. Check the measurements and do it again. You might want to look at the video.