If you've ever wondered what happens when you fire a gun under water, a Norwegian physicist has the answer - on video.

To demonstrate the difference between air and water resistance, Andreas Wahl set up a video camera, a rifle and pull cord. And you have to admit, the video looks pretty frightening, despite the scientist's striking resemblance to Superman's Clark Kent.

You'll have to watch the video to find out how it ends.

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Inventor Lonnie Johnson stands with his Super Soaker water guns at JTEC Energy on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Atlanta. Johnson, a former NASA engineer, is currently working on a new energy technology through his company’s JTEC device that turns thermal heat into usable energy. (Natrice Miller/AJC)