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Armor Piercing Rounds

Armor Piercing Rounds: 308 Winchester?

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Ammo/Self Defense

Gun owners often wonder about the penetration capabilities of the .308 Winchester (AKA the 7.62×51 NATO) round. Is .308 armor-piercing? The answer to this question requires a journey of discovery. First, we’ll discuss which .308 armor-piercing rounds are available. Second, we’ll discuss whether armor-piercing .308 rounds (AP) are legal for civilians. Finally, we’ll do some […]

a graphic depicting the history of body armor

History & Evolution Of Body Armor

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History

Naturally, many people would think of body armor as some new technology. Perhaps recently invented to protect modern-day men and women in both the armed services and law enforcement. The truth is, however, that body armor has evolved alongside weapons for thousands of years, reflecting humanity’s natural instinct to survive conflict. As firearms reshaped warfare, […]