9mm vs. Compound Bow against body armor #archery #bowhunting #outdoors #yeeyee

Published on April 18, 2024
Duration: 0:48

A 70-pound compound bow with a broadhead arrow fully penetrated Level 3A soft body armor, passing through the mannequin. In contrast, a 9mm Glock round was stopped by the same armor, causing a significant bulge but no penetration. This test highlights how different projectiles interact with soft body armor, with the bow bypassing it while the handgun was arrested.

Quick Summary

In a test comparing a 70lb compound bow and a 9mm Glock against Level 3A body armor, the bow's arrow achieved full penetration. The 9mm round, however, was stopped by the armor, showing a bulge but no penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Bow vs 9mm vs Body Armor
  2. 00:08Compound Bow Test: Arrow Penetration
  3. 00:309mm Glock Test: Armor Stop
  4. 00:40Comparison Results: Arrow Hole vs 9mm Impact

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when a compound bow was fired at Level 3A body armor?

A 70-pound compound bow with a broadhead arrow was fired at Level 3A soft body armor. The arrow achieved full penetration, passing completely through the armor and the ballistic mannequin.

Did a 9mm handgun penetrate Level 3A body armor in the test?

No, the 9mm Glock round fired at the Level 3A soft body armor was successfully stopped. The armor showed a significant bulge where the round impacted but did not allow for penetration.

How does a compound bow compare to a 9mm against soft body armor?

The test showed a significant difference: a compound bow arrow fully penetrated Level 3A soft body armor, while a 9mm handgun round was stopped by the same armor.

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