Do-It-Yourself Body Armor: Myth or Truth?
Do-It-Yourself Body Armor: Myth or Truth?

Summary/Abstract: The global security environment changes. Violence levels are rising. A large number of individuals search for cost effective solutions for personal protection. The article presents the crafting process, mathematical expectations for penetration depth and the results of field testing of non-manufactured ballistic plates made using widely available materials. The research indicates that creating a functioning body armor is possible, but the protection level of such Do-It-Yourself (DIY) ballistic plates is limited.

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