This is how the Texas penal code defines Armor-peircing ammo:
"Armor-piercing ammunition" means handgun ammunition that is designed
primarily for the purpose of penetrating metal or body armor and to be used principally in
pistols and revolvers.
They never mention anything about rifle ammunition :biggrinjester:One can only assume (I know what you get when that word is broken down) that the legislature knows most concealed body armor is useless against rifle fire
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- Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: "Cop killer" bullets, body armor, myths vs. truths.
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- Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:28 am
- Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
- Topic: "Cop killer" bullets, body armor, myths vs. truths.
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Re: "Cop killer" bullets, body armor, myths vs. truths.
The one I wear (IIIA):
(.44 Magnum; Submachine Gun 9mm). This armor protects against .44 Magnum, Semi Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) bullets with nominal masses of 15.55 g (240 gr.) impacting at a velocity of 426 m/s (1,400 ft/s) or less and against 9mm full-metal jacketed bullets with nominal masses of 8.0 g (124 gr.) impacting at a velocity of 426 m/s (1,400 ft/s) or less. It also provides protection against most handgun threats as well as the Level I, IIA, and II threats. Level IIIA body armor provides the highest level of protection currently available from concealable body armor and is generally suitable for routine wear in many situations. However, departments located in hot, humid climates may need to evaluate the use of Level IIIA armor carefully.
(.44 Magnum; Submachine Gun 9mm). This armor protects against .44 Magnum, Semi Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) bullets with nominal masses of 15.55 g (240 gr.) impacting at a velocity of 426 m/s (1,400 ft/s) or less and against 9mm full-metal jacketed bullets with nominal masses of 8.0 g (124 gr.) impacting at a velocity of 426 m/s (1,400 ft/s) or less. It also provides protection against most handgun threats as well as the Level I, IIA, and II threats. Level IIIA body armor provides the highest level of protection currently available from concealable body armor and is generally suitable for routine wear in many situations. However, departments located in hot, humid climates may need to evaluate the use of Level IIIA armor carefully.