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Re:Inside America’s Growing Bulletproof Clothing Industry by kurthr on Saturday December 16, 2017 @11:13PM (#15944054)
Depending on the (edit handgun) caliber it could bring you to the ground even with adrenaline flowing. You will end up with large bruises for sure. If there is a rifle involved >.22 caliber, then you will likely face penetration unless you have a trauma plate. Body extremities really can't be effectively protected.
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Re:Inside America’s Growing Bulletproof Clothing Industry by nuclearchicken on Saturday December 16, 2017 @11:47PM (#15944169)
3A Body Armor vs. 5.56 Nato and 7.62 x 39 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JwlzR5nPFw

3A Body Armor vs.12ga. Buckshot and Slugs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qSVOZfp3R4

3A Body Armor vs. Pistol Caliber Carbines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia1k1Zg4l2A

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Re:Inside America’s Growing Bulletproof Clothing Industry by lwhalen on Sunday December 17, 2017 @04:11AM (#15944935)
https://www.theboxotruth.com/the-box-o-truth-1-the-original-...

Handguns are handguns. Rifles are rifles.

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Re:Inside America’s Growing Bulletproof Clothing Industry by kurthr on Monday December 18, 2017 @12:28PM (#15953359)
Yes, caliber and grains matter too (in addition to barrel). A rim fire .22 is so different from a .223, that it's comparing them is almost useless (but not quite). Just look at the cartridge and it becomes very clear... http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011/05/03/guest-post-22-...
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Re:Inside America’s Growing Bulletproof Clothing Industry by Wingman4l7 on Sunday December 17, 2017 @07:09AM (#15945436)
Might break a rib too, no? I've seen a video of tests on clay dummies so they can see the depth of damage from the impact behind the vest.
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