Category Archives: Ballistics

Back face Deformation: Whats it is and what it is Not

Back face deformation occurs when a bullet strikes the outer surface of body armor, causing the armor to flex and deform on the side facing the wearer’s body. This deformation results in blunt force to the wearer,

Understanding Ballistic Threat Levels

Back face deformation occurs when a bullet strikes the outer surface of body armor, causing the armor to flex and deform on the side facing the wearer’s body.