The results of such tests are "statistically standardized" and "normalized," now, so at least ballistic gelatin gives us a way to compare handguns and calibers against some sort of scientific benchmark. Variables that Affect Handgun Stopping Power Listed herein are some some key variables, many of them surprising, that affect a handgun's power to stop a human assailant. When considering a handgun, a caliber, and a shooting scenario, we must ask the following questions. The answers to these questions represent variables that affect handgun stopping power. 13 www.BulletproofDefenseDVD.com 1. How big is the attacker? 2. How much does he weigh? 3. How much fat is he carrying? 4. How is he dressed? 5. Is it winter? Is he wearing a heavy coat with "layering" to maintain warmth? Is he wearing a leather jacket? 6. Are you shooting at him frontally or trans-torso? 7. Is he partially behind any cover, such as a kitchen counter, a car, etc.? 8. He he ever been shot before? Any of these factors could make the difference between your bullets stopping your attacker immediately... or failing to stop him before he kills you. Now let's take a look at why.
Report - Stopping Power
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