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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
by kurthr 9y ago
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.
- nuclearchicken 9y ago3A Body Armor vs. 5.56 Nato and 7.62 x 39 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JwlzR5nPFw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JwlzR5nPFw 3A Body Armor vs.12ga. Buckshot and Slugs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qSVOZfp3R4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qSVOZfp3R4 3A Body Armor vs. Pistol Caliber Carbines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia1k1Zg4l2A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia1k1Zg4l2A
- lwhalen 9y agohttps://www.theboxotruth.com/the-box-o-truth-1-the-original-box-o-truth/ https://www.theboxotruth.com/the-box-o-truth-1-the-original-... Handguns are handguns. Rifles are rifles.
- kurthr 9y agoYes, 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-lr-vs-223-rem/ http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2011/05/03/guest-post-22-...
- Wingman4l7 9y agoMight 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.