Why does it hurt when you get shot through a bullet proof vest

Answer (1 of 14): Think of the pain like being hit with a hammer.The amount of pain will depend on the type of vest armor you are using. We will call the 2 types either soft(flexible) or hard. The soft type(kevlar being one type), will have a more focused area of deflection caused by the stri

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