Can a bulletproof vest stop an AK-47?
Normally a NIJ Level IIIA bullet proof vest in combination with Level IV hard armor panels can stop AK-47 rounds including armor piercing. Level IV hard armor panels can be purchased by officers and are not restricted to military personel. A car door is not efficient against an AK-47.
Why M4 is better than AK?
The M4 is more accurate, easier to customize to needed mission, better sealed design making it less susceptible to the ingress of dirt and gunk, better sights, easier magazine swaps. etc. The only advantage the AK platform has is if you don’t take care of it or clean it, it’s more likely to work.
Can body armor save you from getting shot by a bullet?
Getting shot with a .45 caliber bullet resembles getting hit with a 90 MPH baseball. In other words, body armor might save your life, but it won’t save you from injury . Your character might wind up looking like this guy:
What is the best type of armor to stop a bullet?
Unlike steel armor, ceramic prevents spalling, instead of absorbing the bullet into the armor, relying on the back face to stop the projectile. Polyethylene is the third – and lightest – option. Level III polyethylene plates are ultra-lightweight and can stop rifle bullets up to and including 7.62mm/.308 caliber.
What happens if you wear a body armor vest everyday?
When a vest is worn each day, it loses the protective capability quicker than one that sits on a shelf. It doesn’t matter how short or long the body armor is worn, the vest should be carefully looked over for any signs of damage – creases, tears, smells and burns.
How much weight can you gain from wearing body armor?
It’s important that body armor wearers don’t gain more than 10 percent body weight. If a person gains more than five to 10 percent of their body weight – after being fitted for a vest – they need a new one. If a person loses weight, they also may require being fitted for a new vest.