Nail World Records

Shea C. shot a large nail between two clay targets from 10 yards away. He used a Springfield XDM .40 cal handgun. NOTE: Shooting records are dangerous and should only be attempted with proper training. Please exercise caution when attempting shooting records.

This record was set as part of Toyota Prius Records, a two-day event streamed live on the Internet. In a 48-hour period, URDB officials adjudicated 200 Prius-related world records. This was the most records ever documented in a 48-hour window, a world record in and of itself. The event took place in Los Angeles, California on March 30th and 31st, 2011. See all the records set at the event here.

Giles Sharpe broke a five-inch nail in half using his bare hands in 5.31 seconds.

Montystar A. broke a large nail in half in one minute, 50.28 seconds using only his teeth. WARNING: This record can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional. We will not accept submissions from minors.

Giles Sharpe broke a six-inch nail in half using his bare hands in 3.13 seconds.

Montystar A. broke a nail in half in 7.46 seconds using only his teeth. WARNING: This record can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional. We will not accept submissions from minors.

Doug McManaman hammered five 2 1/2" nails into a 2x4 board in 19.92 seconds. NOTE: Please use caution if you attempt this record and have adult supervision on-hand.

Brad Byers was rrun over by a 1,000-pound electric quad bike while laying on a bed of nails. He set the record while auditioning at a talent show at Radio City Music Hall, New York City. WARNING: This record can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional stunt man. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

During a World Record Night event in members of Union MBC Youth popped 72 balloons using nails at once.

Ryan Brubeck has a pile of finger and toenail clippings measuring 15.20 centimeters in height.

Dinesh Shivnath Upadhyaya displays the tremendous depth of his nostril by inserting a four inch nail all the way inside his nose. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Madd Gyver threw a nail into a target 143 inches away and drove the nail in the target by throwing a hammer. WARNING: This record can be dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 or trained as a professional stunt professional. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Suresh G. balanced a circular wooden stick on a two-inch iron nail held in his hand for two minutes, 2.17 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a sword on his thumbnail for two minutes, 1.06 seconds. WARNING: This record can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Darryl Learie performed a two-thumb plank on two nails. He remained balanced in position for 28.10 seconds. NOTE: This record can be dangerous. Please use caution when making an attempt.

Darryl Learie performed a two-thumb plank on two nails while holding a burning candles in each hand. He remained balanced in position for 3.70 seconds. NOTE: This record can be dangerous. Please use caution when making an attempt.