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hkboy:

The Fort Hood killer was using an FN Five Seven handgun (or 5-7),
IIRC this is a 20+ 1 capacity pistol.

The ammo's size is 5.7 x 28mm.

There are different levels of ammo which this gun will shoot.

Some is available to civilians, while the hotter loads are restricted to LEO/Military.

By the way, the killer purchased his gun at Guns Galore in Killeen, Texas.

SIA

PeteCamp & seamustx:

Thank you for your links gentlemen. Very informative.

SIA

The term "cop killer" bullets has been bandied about in the press
for many years.

Which bullet or style is supposed to be a "cop killer" bullet, designed to
penetrate LEO's vests?

I believe a forum member in a recent post made some kind of statement
that any bullet made since 1890 could be considered a cop killer, and could
defeat body armor.

If this was the case, then body armor would seem to serve no purpose.
IMHO LEO's body armor must be good at stopping most rounds, since many
LEO's have been saved by their vests.

Here's another thing I saw somewhere that seems to be an urban legend:
that .22's, being small, can get through a bullet proof vest better than a more
substantial round.

Then there's the issue of pistol vs. long gun rounds.

The floor is open for comments.

SIA