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Old 07-13-2006, 19:02   #189
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Originally Posted by NG_M4_Shooter
RE: the non-bullet stopping nature of houses

There are 'bullet proof' wall board panels you can buy in varying thicknesses and degrees of protection. They use UL and NIJ ratings and some of them have been 'R' value tested. Some of the brand names are armorcore, and secureall. I have no idea what they cost - I just wanted to point out that they are available. Woulda posted the link, but its commercial in nature so...
See this rather long video: Basic Urban Skills Training - Ballistic Penetration Tests

Marine Corps penetration tests of cinder block, brick, plywood/stud/plaster board and interior walls by M9, Shotgun w/ bird and buck shot, AK47, M-16, M249, M40A1, M240g, M2, M82, M203, M67 frag, M44 30mm chain gun.

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