CECAA850 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 If this stuff works as advertised, it could revolutionize body armor. Stuff like this doesn't come along often. I wish I knew who would market it so I could buy shares. http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2017/02/23/this-foam-stops-bullets-cold-and-pulverizes-them-to-dust.html If this thread turns into a gun rights argument I'll disintegrate it faster than the bullet in the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 We can only hope that it works in military tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 I still haven't wrapped my head on exactly how it works. I understand how they make it but not what it does when something hits it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 One thing leads to another. Just imagine the weapons to defeat it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 12 minutes ago, oldtimer said: One thing leads to another. Just imagine the weapons to defeat it. Yes, but that could be years away. Imagine how much money can be saved just by the reduced weight of armor. I say it's a worthy breakthrough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Absolutely. No argument about that. The applications other than warfare are the real game changers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 5 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: Yes, but that could be years away. As for that, I doubt it. It could lead to expanded use and development of chemical and other weapons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 19 minutes ago, oldtimer said: As for that, I doubt it. It could lead to expanded use and development of chemical and other weapons. Just have to stay ahead of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 8 hours ago, oldtimer said: Absolutely. No argument about that. The applications other than warfare are the real game changers. It will be interesting to see who won't be able to buy this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 How bout a safe insulated with that stuff? Bullets, heat, and radiation, this foam can do it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 My records safe is "fireproof," but I might be able to shoot through it. Eventually. After a VERY long time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I would have to shoot it to believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 So in other words you are not willing to strap on body armor made of this and let one of Forum members have target practice? On you?! (Nor would I) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Uh, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 i saw a guy on tv catch a bullet with his teeth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 That doesn't look real. The video quality is 240p or 360p at best, not broadcast quality. Fox broadcasts in HD, not low def. I don't believe the video is real, and I sure don't believe that foam is real. It defies the laws of physics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, wvu80 said: I don't believe the video is real, and I sure don't believe that foam is real. It defies the laws of physics. So do bumble bees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 1 minute ago, CECAA850 said: 9 minutes ago, wvu80 said: It defies the laws of physics. So do bumble bees. Great retort! Bumble bees fly because they believe they can. It's the power of positive thinking. So, are you putting on that foam flak jacket and taking the first bullet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 They will probably come up with some subsonic armament they doesn't create as much kinetics that secretes a polymer diluting acid. Fwiw,I wonder if the foam material is flammable and would turn into some napalm on steroids bodysuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 The real danger is breathing all that bullet dust. They've got to come up with a system to save vest wearers from all that bullet dust. +++ Am I the only one who read down below the video where the word "Advertisement" was printed in grey letters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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