Body Armor that stopped a 50 BMG

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Body Armor that stopped a 50 BMG

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It actually stopped an AP 50 BMG round....

https://youtu.be/cxyJRGxWN0k

I'd think the hit would still likely be lethal though. That is ALOT of energy, and I think internal organs would shear and hemorrhage.
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Re: Body Armor that stopped a 50 BMG

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blunt impact trauma.... :shock:
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Yup DRT!
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Re: Body Armor that stopped a 50 BMG

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Your riding a motorcycle on a nice sunny day going about 55mph on a country road......suddenly on a bend You didn't see your over the ditch and smack a big tree with Your chest... :shock: .. same result............................... :( :( :( .
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and the manufacturer cant supply a salesman for the demo, I'm a wee bit skeptical.
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At least they could have an open casket,
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I'll take your word for it, since I bet nobody is dumb enough to test it out! Maybe they could use it to wrap vehicles though?
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