History
The first bullet proof armor was invented in 1897 by Korea and the Japan, it was made
of 30 layers of silk, which in that day could stop a black powder bullet it was nicknamed “soft
armor.” But then when firearms became more powerful it became useless. So a priest from
Chicago made it better by weaving 1.6mm steel plate between four layers of silk, he proved it
was “bullet proof” by having a man shoot at his chest from 10 paces (25 feet) away with a 44.
Caliber handgun, when it hit him he said he only felt a tap. So the inventor tried to make a life
off of his new vest. But sadly it never came true, because the military found that that the vest
was too hot to wear and was too expensive to make because of the amount of
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(Lammle, 2010)
Over many years it has evolved from silk and steel and then to ballistic armor which was
used during the Vietnam war, it was used mostly for shrapnel from an explosive but against a
gun it wasn’t very effective. Next was Kevlar it is the most recant and mostly used material
today, it is used by the military and police. But today scientists are working on new materials
for bullet proof armor, the first idea Is by mixing spider silk with goat DNA, it is called Biosteel. It
brings the fibers together to form a super strong yet light armor. The second idea is to coat
Kevlar in non-toxic nano-particles of silica to create a flexible but protective vest to stop bullets,
knives, and sharp shrapnel from grenades or explosives. (Lammle, 2010)
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January 23, 2017
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How it works
An example of a type of armor is Kevlar its material is made of a super strong plastic
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(Caitlin, 2016)
The vest stops the force of the bullet from hitting you and going into you, it will disperse
the bullets energy across the entire Kevlar panel. If this didn’t happen the bullet would hit you
and cause serious damage to the area you were shot in. So that is the reason they make the
entire vest in one piece, so it can take that force of energy from the bullet and make It spread
throughout the vest. (company, 2016)
How effective is it?
Kevlar is what soldiers use today, they can stop some handgun bullets. Such as a 9mm
which has a smaller amount of kinetic energy and a lower velocity, but with a higher caliber
handgun such as a .44 magnum, it has more weight to the bullet which means a larger amount
of kinetic energy and a higher velocity, so you would need up to 30 layers of Kevlar. (Allred,
2015)
How would I improve it?
The improvements I would make would be to make a material that was made of a
strong medal that stops bullets, then I would mix it with a flexible compound to make the
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Period 3
January 23, 2017
since then vest are now required to be worn by all riders at all times no matter what age in order to lessen injuries from the bulls hitting them. the vests are made of a special kevlar material and have a leather outer coating to make it blend in with the riders outfit for while he is on the bull .The vest, invented by PBR Livestock Director and former bull rider Cody Lambert, is worn by the PBR athletes for protection. It serves two primary purposes: it absorbs shock and dissipates the blow to the body, while protecting the torso from threatening punctures caused by direct contact with the bull's hooves and horns. ( professional bull riders,
helmet with rounded surfaces to deflect blows. A removable or hinged visor was fitted to make breathing easier, and padding was riveted for additional comfort” (Hilliam 20). By the middle of the fourteenth century, the chainmail was basically abandoned and plate armor was much more desired. It had “glancing surfaces” and it protected knights from arrows far better than the mail (Hilliam 32). But over time, knights seek more extensive armor and simultaneously, bigger horses were needed in order to carry the weight and bigger lances made from tree trunks (Hilliam 17).
“This variation has a design of a smaller breach that fired a cartridge of 76.2x585R, allowing a breach that will automatically open after the firing of each cartridge” (Ordnance, T. O, 1920). This was an innovative concept that allows the firing of multiple rounds at a greater rate to help with the adjustment needed when firing at an aircraft traveling at a high velocity, attitude, and altitude. “The muzzle velocity of this weapon firing a 15-pound shell, with either shrapnel or explosive charge, is 2,400 feet per second” (Ordnance, T.O, 1920). The maximum
Since this burgonet is created out of one sheet of steel, it allows the entire helmet to have a unified, highly polished look. This further contributes to the elegant and simple shape of the overall helmet.
Kevlar is a strong plastic that can resist bullets, knives and harmful chemicals and was invented by accident. Since it was invented, it has been used in many different kinds of protective gear. This plastic has absolutely changed the way we go about warfare, and we even use reinforce material such as car and bike tires.
When the constitution was written the most advanced gun only shot one bolt at a time, and took 30 seconds to reload (Murphy). Now in the 21th century guns have “high-capacity magazines were used in at least 50% of the 62 mass shootings between 1982 and 2012. When high-capacity magazines were used in mass shootings, the death rate rose 63% and the injury rate rose 156%. David H. Chipman...stated that a high-capacity magazine ‘turns a killer into a killing machine.’ Some gang members use high-capacity magazines, such as 30 rounds or even 90 rounds, to compensate for lack of accuracy and maximize the chance to harm” (“Background of the Issue - Gun
fiber and Kevlar for military applications. “But the frame and design of the InvinciBull helmet
Humans throughout recorded history have used various types of materials as a body armor to protect themselves from injury in combat and other dangerous situations. The first protective clothing and shields were made from animal skins. Eventually, metal was also used as body armor, what we now refer to as the suit of armor associated with the knights of Middle Ages. (“Bellis,Marry”). During the middle ages, an Italian named Filippo Negroli was known to be knowledgable in fashioning steel. His skills were commissioned by the Duke of Ubino. Together, they have marked the production of the very first kinds of bulletproof clothing. However, the vest’s, heaviness and restriction to movements made their especially designed body armor became a problem rather than an advantage during the war. Together with the minds of other people who
The material used
Firearms are often featured on the news due to poor use as well as featured in popular culture’s television crime dramas, but have you stopped to ponder about where these devices came from, the different types, the trajectory patterns that are created their bullets and how they work? The following paragraphs are designed to address all of the following questions.
handgun. The Luger fired a 7-round clip of 9mm ammunition. It is estimated that 1.5
Modernized shells were packed with lyddite, which is a type of acid making the shells highly explosive, and were first used by the British army in the start of the war. One of the most notable shells were called Bursting Shells. These highly explosive a hells produced a forceful burst when they were detonated by a fuse that let out sharp metals and splinters that were aimed to kill the enemy. Fuses were connected to the shells in order to control the detonation of the burst it carried. Another group of shells were called Star Shells.
I found a video that shows an example of early firearms piercing through plate armor.
In a Army Research Lab in North of Baltimore scientist are try to make the next evolution of warfare innovation. They are probably going to use liquids to make there be less injuries and it will soften the empact. They also want to prevent the whiping of their heads when it hits surface. They think that the equipment will do the same jobs as they
Made of Safariland’s thermo-formed plastic (SafariLaminate), the holsters retain their shape even after the gun is drawn, facilitating safe and quick draw and reholstering.