Blunt Force Trauma & Hard Armor

Today on Kentucky Ballistics we see how much energy is transferred through hard body armor when it is shot by a rifle or shotgun. The armor used in today’s video is ceramic body armor and it is very old. We set up a block of clay behind the armor and then shoot it. The clay is a great way to show the potential for blunt force trauma. I hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching! Ammunition used in today’s video. Federal American Eagle 5.56 x 45mm 55 Grain Full Metal Jacket Muzzle Velocity – 3240 f