Testing Bulletproof Vest, 1923

All images from the Library of Congress

3 comments to Testing Bulletproof Vest, 1923

  • jvon

    Yeah, screw that. I’m guessing they used a light powder load at least judging by the fact that guy isn’t doubled over in pain.

  • Neil Roberts

    He was lucky the first two times. The guy in the second picture looks like he’s going for a head shot next.

  • John Simpson

    Also nice is the film footage of the woman holding up a sheet of bullet-proof glass in front of her face while her husband shoots a gun directly at her head.

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