simonrichter
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Depending on the type of fiber used, ballistic vests will sooner or later degrade over the years and / or when exposed to moisture and sunlight.
Is a vest thus considered unsafe for service completely useless or will it still stop at least less powerful threats than originally designed for? E.g., how likely is it a say 15 or 20yrs old IIIA vest would stop a .32acp or even .380acp round?
Is a vest thus considered unsafe for service completely useless or will it still stop at least less powerful threats than originally designed for? E.g., how likely is it a say 15 or 20yrs old IIIA vest would stop a .32acp or even .380acp round?