Bulletproof

News

The US Army Didn’t Bother Testing 5 Million Bulletproof Body Plates

7:40AM August 6, 2011 | Sam Biddle

When you’re in a warzone, it’s nice to take the slightest comfort in knowing that someone tested the armour you have strapped to your chest, crotch, and arms. But according to a new Pentagon report, the Army botched it hard. More »


Science

A Brief History Of Bulletproof

3:30AM March 9, 2011 | Rachel Swaby

Kevlar. The world is lousy with this stuff: from body armour to tires to shoelaces; from to suspension bridges to the Ove Glove. But when Kevlar was invented 45 years ago, it didn’t look like something that could save a life. It looked like a mistake. More »


Geek Out

Bank Robber Proves That ‘Bulletproof’ Doesn’t Mean ‘Axe-Proof’

1:40AM March 1, 2011 | Brian Barrett

Let’s say you really, really need to rob a bank, like in under four minutes. But there’s all this pesky bulletproof glass between you and the terrified tellers! If you can relate, take a tip from this industrious Chinese bank robber, who understands that “bulletproof” glass doesn’t mean you can’t axe the bejeezus out of it. More »


Gadgets

How Can A Watch This Complex Be Bulletproof?

8:00AM January 13, 2011 | Sam Biddle

I have no idea how something so delicate looking can resist the force of a gunshot – or so watchmaker Devon claims – but I’m not asking any questions. This lithium polymer-powered, steel-built, computer-manufactured timepiece is tough as hell. More »


Bulletproof Clipboard: For When Secret Santa Goes Very Wrong

10:00AM December 17, 2010 | Brian Barrett

I don’t know what your office Christmas party is like (I would if you invited me!), but around here a bulletproof clipboard would have made caroling with coworkers a whole lot less terrifying. More »


Bulletproof Custard: Liquid Armour That Can Stop Bullets

2:30AM July 11, 2010 | Casey Chan

When it comes to bulletproof material, I think of strong, dense objects like concrete and really thick glass. I’ve never ever thought of liquids. But British scientists have, and they say liquid armour is better than ordinary Kevlar. More »


Cars

You, Too, Can Own A Bulletproof Luxury Sub

11:20AM April 14, 2010 | Brian Barrett

Aspiring Bond villains take note: there’s only one of these Nautilus VAS luxury submersibles on the market today, so if you don’t act fast you risk losing out on a $US2.7 million submersible joyride like few others. More »


Science

Armoured T-Shirts May Stop Bullets One Day

12:15AM April 7, 2010 | Jesus Diaz

They are not ready to replace Kevlar yet, but scientists are working on armoured cotton t-shirts that are light and flexible but acquire the properties of boron carbide, the third hardest materials on the planet, according to researcher Xiaodong Li: More »


Thodio A-Box Bulletproof Speakers Are Perfect For Your Bunker

12:40PM March 5, 2010 | Brian Barrett

Back in 2007, Thodio made the lovingly hand-crafted iBox speakers. But you know what? That was then. In today’s rough and tumble world, your iPod needs speakers wrought with freakin kevlar. Welcome, survivalists, to the Thodio A-Box. More »


Mobile

BlackBerry Stops A Bullet And Saves A Relationship

1:20PM February 12, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

Anthony Holtvogt was careless enough to accidentally fire his gun in a restaurant, but thankfully his girlfriend must’ve bought her BlackBerry from Superman. It’s the only explanation I’ve got for the fact that the phone stopped a bullet. More »