That depends on the level that the vest is rated for. For example, a NIJ levvel IIa vest will stop some types of bullets. A NIJ level II will stop even more types of bullets. A NIJ level IIIa will stop still more types of bullets.
NIJ levels are I, IIa, II, IIIa, III, IV, and Special.
If you are a felon, you can not possess a bullet proof vest.
This depends on the particular caliber, weight, velocity, and construction of the bullet and the "Threat Level" of the body armor. No vest is bullet proof -- the preferred term is body armor.Generally speaking hollow points are much lesslikely to penetrate body armor which will stop non-hollowpoints bullets of the same caliber, weight, and velocity.
I don't believe bullet proof vest were available during that time................
If you're hit in the area covered by the vest, yes, it will protect you. If you take a punch to the face or any other unprotected area, however, the vest will do nothing for you.
death. A bullet proof vest will not stop an RPG or do anything to reduce it's effect
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Casimir Zeglen invented the bullet proof vest in the 1800's. More details can be found in the related link below.
there ain't no law bout bullet proof vests in Kentucky!
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Bullet proof vest