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07-07-06, 02:27 AM #1
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The Question Thread
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I'm starting with a stupid question, expecting a stupid answer, but that's not a requirement of this thread. I've seen this work well on other forums, interested in trying it here.
My question:
Why is it that they are called "bulletproof" vests, when they are really only bullet resistant?
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07-07-06, 05:38 AM #2
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Originally Posted by Memphis
The reason that they are called bulletproof is really quite simple. It all has to do with the human pyche of the police officer. You see by calling something bulletproof it makes us feel like superman, you know invincible. But if the term "resistant" is used quite frankly, we would be more apt to hesitantion at our job. Also it is a nice marketing ploy to sell more vests. I for one feel more comfortable wearing a vest called bulletproof, rather than bullet resistant, so therefore it is a quite a marketing ploy to get more money out of officers and departments that are already strapped for cash......
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07-07-06, 06:20 AM #3
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07-07-06, 09:34 AM #4
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They take work (the trucks) home. Originally Posted by Trojan 42
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07-07-06, 09:40 AM #5
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Defense Intelligence Agency, the intelligence branch of the US military, based at Bolling Air Force Base. Been thereWhat's the DIA?
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07-07-06, 09:53 AM #6
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Go to Sears and get a fridge box and find any corner. Cheap and a full experiance. Originally Posted by Virginian
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07-07-06, 09:58 AM #7
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07-07-06, 11:34 AM #9
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07-07-06, 12:46 PM #11
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Yes, they block out glare.
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07-07-06, 12:49 PM #12
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Yes, if you turn them on before you reach 670,616,629.384 miles per hour
If you shoot a gun out the back of a speeding car, does the bullet move more slowly than if you shot it towards the front?
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07-07-06, 12:58 PM #13
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Nope... a speeding bullet is a speeding bullet is a speeding bullet... I think. Originally Posted by Virginian
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07-07-06, 02:32 PM #14
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It grows on the tree like that.
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07-07-06, 03:03 PM #15
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It fell off the jello tree like that!
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07-07-06, 10:28 PM #17
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Uh, what's green and small and smells like pork?
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BECAUSE HE IS A SHE.
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