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I know that the FBI Standard for adequate self defense ammo 12-18" of penetration in properly prepared 10% ballistics gel. And from my research, the vast majority of JHP's fall into the 12-14.5" range. I also know that penetration in gel is not the same as in a body, being that I've read that just penetrating skin is equivalent to 2" in gel. So my question is, while I know that a JHP will adequately penetrate your average sized Joe, and hit vitals such as the lungs or heart, will they be able to sufficiently penetrate larger/the largest sized people as well? Such as obese people, powerlifters/bodybuilders, or just super large statured people (and yes, I realize the odds of being attacked by people of this type are slim to none, but that's not the point, I'm curious as to what the limits of JHP are)? What about when an arm is in the way, and the JHP might have to go through bone? Will a bullet that goes 12" in gel, and possibly only 10" in a body still suffice? Thank you. I will post links to pics of the types of people that I am curious about.
https://i0.wp.com/media.globalnews....1102591555791.jpg?w=1040&quality=70&strip=all
And sorry about this second one, only link I could find, and for whatever reason it's EXTREMELY long.
Edit: Second link had to be removed, but just Google "Thor Bjornsson Man y Pacquiao" on Google Images, and you'll see Thor in a green shirt. It's very important to do this as you'll see the type of people I'm talking about, instead of just imagining "A big person", then commenting. So please look at the pic. Thanks.
The guy in green is Thor Bjornsson, Worlds Strongest Man winner @ 6'9 and 415 pounds. Basically all muscle. The other guy is, well....
https://i0.wp.com/media.globalnews....1102591555791.jpg?w=1040&quality=70&strip=all
And sorry about this second one, only link I could find, and for whatever reason it's EXTREMELY long.
Edit: Second link had to be removed, but just Google "Thor Bjornsson Man y Pacquiao" on Google Images, and you'll see Thor in a green shirt. It's very important to do this as you'll see the type of people I'm talking about, instead of just imagining "A big person", then commenting. So please look at the pic. Thanks.
The guy in green is Thor Bjornsson, Worlds Strongest Man winner @ 6'9 and 415 pounds. Basically all muscle. The other guy is, well....
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