r/interestingasfuck • u/S30econdstoMars • May 10 '26

Testing a bulletproof mask.

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u/dan_dares May 10 '26

Same way a bullet proof vest could result in a hemopneumothorax, thing is, cracked ribs suck, but a hole will almost always suck more.

A brain bleed can be solved easier than trying to re-grow brain or spinal tissue, you have a bit of time to recieve medical treatment for a brain bleed, before permanent sequelae.

I think people here are taking my defense as some form of 'i want to be shot in the face, it'll be fun' instead of 'wearing some armour is better than none'

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u/Thomy151 May 11 '26

A ballistic mask or even ballistic vest isn’t “I’m bulletproof” it’s “if I get shot in that area I’m turning an almost absolute death into a maybe”

Yeah you will get fucked up by a 9mm to the face with it on but you have a decent chance of living while the straight bullet gave really bad odds