NCJ Number
93840
Date Published
1983
Length
123 pages
Annotation
This second volume of a two-volume report provides empirical data from tests of the effects of such bullet parameters as geometry, construction, mass, velocity, and manufacturer on penetration through tissue simulant, and the ultimate effect of these parameters on wound formation and relative stopping power.
Abstract
In addition to presenting experimental data, the experimental techniques are discussed, and the method is described for calculating a Relative Incapacitation Index (RII). Appendixes contain plots of average RII vs. velocity and plots of tissue simulant maximal temporary cavities, a numerical tabulation of tissue simulant cavity maximal dimensions, and an index to test bullets by manufacturer and bullet characteristics. For volume I, which discusses the evaluation, see NCJ-93839.