Thin bullet proof shield can stop a .44 Magnum

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Taking inspiration from the Japanese art of paper folding, a team of researchers have developed a lightweight shield that can stop bullets in their tracks.

The ballistic barrier is made up of twelve layers of Kevlar fibre and weighs only slightly more than a large suitcase, but it can completely stop projectiles from most common handguns.

The barrier was created by engineers at Brigham Young University (BYU), a private research university Utah.

It can be folded compactly when not in use, making it easier to transport and deploy.

When expanded — which takes only five seconds — it can provide cover for officers and stop bullets from several types of handguns.

In testing, the barrier successfully stopped bullets from smaller 9 mm pistols, all the way up to .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gear/a25278/lightweight-origami-inspired-shield/

 

[RejZoR]

It should offer a port hole so cops can shoot back without even having to expose themselves.

Also, this works so well because it's not rigid and pressed against surface, like armor is when worn on the body. The fact this thing will most likely wobble and move for a tiny bit on every hit, means the panels need to absorb a lot less force than when it doesn't budge even for a millimeter or when it's pressed against a surface (body) and entire bullet force is dispersed into the surface instead of being lost on impact.