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Bullet Proof
To be bulletproof is to embody a bulletproofing technology. Bullet proof or bulletproof may also refer to: Films and television * Bullet Proof (1920 film), ''Bullet Proof'' (1920 film), starring Harry Carey * Bulletproof (1988 film), ''Bulletproof'' (1988 film), directed by Steve Carver and starring Gary Busey * Bulletproof (1996 film), ''Bulletproof'' (1996 film), directed by Ernest R. Dickerson and starring Adam Sandler and Damon Wayans * Bulletproof (2020 film), ''Bulletproof'' (2020 film), a documentary film * Bullet Proof (2022 film), ''Bullet Proof'' (2022 film), starring Vinnie Jones * Bulletproof (TV series), ''Bulletproof'' (TV series), a 2018 British television drama series, created by and starring Noel Clarke and Ashley Walters Music Albums * Bulletproof (soundtrack), ''Bulletproof'' (soundtrack), a 2005 soundtrack album by rapper 50 Cent from the game ''50 Cent: Bulletproof'' * Bulletproof (Julian Austin album), ''Bulletproof'' (Julian Austin album), 2002 * Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulletproofing
Bulletproofing is the process of making an object capable of stopping a bullet or similar high velocity projectiles (e.g. shrapnel). The term bullet resistance is often preferred because few, if any, practical materials provide complete protection against all types of bullets, or multiple hits in the same location, or simply sufficient kinetic (movement) energy to overcome it. Origins In 1887, George E. Goodfellow, of Tombstone, Arizona, documented three cases where bullets had failed to penetrate silk articles of clothing. He described the shooting death of Charlie Storms by gambler Luke Short. Although Storms was shot in the heart, "not a drop of blood" exited the wound. Goodfellow found that, though the bullet did indeed kill Storms, it failed to pass through a silk handkerchief. The handkerchief essentially caught the bullet, but not sufficiently to stop the bullet penetrating Storms. Another example was the killing of Billy Grounds by Assistant City Marshal Billy Breakenr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
