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"My turn next!" Testing bulletproof vests, 1923 (media.kbin.social)
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[–] FartsWithAnAccent@kbin.social 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

They absolutely tested this beforehand lol, this was just showmanship to get departments to buy the vests. There are still companies that demonstrate like this actually (both with wearable armor and vehicle armor).