Meaning of vest buster | Babel Free

Definitions

A handgun or cartridge that can fully penetrate a contemporary bulletproof vest.

Examples

“Yet, according to data published by the company, the gun press, and the federal government, it appears that the .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum is plainly capable of defeating the highest level of police body armor worn in all but SWAT-type situations. It is a vest buster.”

“Joby nodded, “I'll wait,” and offered his support—two live rounds of 9mm Black Talon ammunition. “Vest busters,” in case the cops harassed him.”

“for, among other things, improving regulations to combat “straw purchases,” better regulating how weapons that are particularly attractive to criminal groups (such as “vest-buster” […]”

“A related design and marketing innovation has been the sale to civilians of “vest busters,” handguns specifically designed to penetrate body armor.”

“After the vest-buster big boomers came out and appeared on the scene in Seattle, Jax bought the forty-four.”

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