09/06/2026
9mm for a chipmunk sounds ridiculous. And honestly, it probably is.
Part 2 of the Chipmunk Invasion, where I’m using different calibers and ammo in the EDgun Leshiy 2 from EDgun West to explore what actually makes the most sense for humane pest control.
This round we’re starting big: 9mm EDgun Leshiy 2 vs. chipmunk.
The narration in this clip gets into the reason behind the series. Chipmunks may be small and admittedly pretty damn cute, but once a population establishes itself around a home, their burrowing can cause real damage. In my case, we’re talking thousands of dollars.
It also explains why I choose a precision ai**un over poison. With the right setup, I can identify the specific pest, wait for the right opportunity, and prioritize an immediate, humane outcome. Poison can take considerably longer, and you have far less control over where the animal goes afterward or what else could potentially encounter it.
Then there’s safety.
With something as powerful as a 9mm Leshiy 2, the chipmunk is absolutely not your backstop. A solid, known backstop and complete awareness of what’s behind and beyond the target are mandatory. That’s true with every ai**un, but the consequences only increase as we move up in power.
As for the actual result? The 9mm certainly answers the effectiveness question.
But that’s not really what we’re trying to learn.
We’re looking for the sweet spot between accuracy, sufficient terminal performance, safety, and an immediate humane outcome.
So after Part 2, where do you stand: is 9mm legitimate pest control, or complete overkill for a chipmunk?