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<blockquote data-quote="Random Bystander" data-source="post: 7146773" data-attributes="member: 6702095"><p>That is true, and also why I was careful to note that bulletproof does not mean "immune to bullets". The word "bulletproof" comes from early gunpowder warfare; the "bullet proof" *was the dent left in the armour after it had been shot once in testing. Since a second bullet was unlikely to hit in the same spot, and since tempered steel, which was widespread at that point, bent or broke rather than shattering, this did not **generally compromise the integrity of the armour.</p><p></p><p>As a final note, the test shot would be taken at a significant distance; the ball shot by a 17th-century musket exited the barrel at supersonic speeds, but after ***about fifty yards, dropped to sub-sonic speeds. Thus, within fifty yards, your best chance was most likely luck, speed, irregular movement, and use of cover, as able.</p><p></p><p>For a modern note, it is my understanding that bulletproof vests come in ratings from I to VI (in Roman numerals); with ratings of IV and above being open to only military purchase in the US. Each rating designates that the vest will stop at least one bullet of a certain calibre and kinetic energy.</p><p></p><p>So, to conclude, given that ordinary humans have survived a single bullet; and indeed, quite a few more; ordinary humans qualify for a certain degree of bulletproof over some areas of our bodies.</p><p></p><p>* Disputed; evidence is inconsistent; may have been regional and/or varied over time.</p><p>** Obviously, this would weaken the armour a little, and is possibly the reason why the evidence seems to vary by time and region.</p><p>*** Sources seem consistent on this.</p><p></p><p>All data AFAIK, and from internet research. Better data welcomed. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Edit: Edited for spelling and grammar.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Random Bystander, post: 7146773, member: 6702095"] That is true, and also why I was careful to note that bulletproof does not mean "immune to bullets". The word "bulletproof" comes from early gunpowder warfare; the "bullet proof" *was the dent left in the armour after it had been shot once in testing. Since a second bullet was unlikely to hit in the same spot, and since tempered steel, which was widespread at that point, bent or broke rather than shattering, this did not **generally compromise the integrity of the armour. As a final note, the test shot would be taken at a significant distance; the ball shot by a 17th-century musket exited the barrel at supersonic speeds, but after ***about fifty yards, dropped to sub-sonic speeds. Thus, within fifty yards, your best chance was most likely luck, speed, irregular movement, and use of cover, as able. For a modern note, it is my understanding that bulletproof vests come in ratings from I to VI (in Roman numerals); with ratings of IV and above being open to only military purchase in the US. Each rating designates that the vest will stop at least one bullet of a certain calibre and kinetic energy. So, to conclude, given that ordinary humans have survived a single bullet; and indeed, quite a few more; ordinary humans qualify for a certain degree of bulletproof over some areas of our bodies. * Disputed; evidence is inconsistent; may have been regional and/or varied over time. ** Obviously, this would weaken the armour a little, and is possibly the reason why the evidence seems to vary by time and region. *** Sources seem consistent on this. All data AFAIK, and from internet research. Better data welcomed. :) Edit: Edited for spelling and grammar. [/QUOTE]
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