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AguilaAguila IQ AmmunitionIQ Ammunition

““The First Intelligent BulletThe First Intelligent Bullet””

AguilaAguila IQ AmmunitionIQ Ammunition

Manufactured in Mexico by Manufactured in Mexico by IndustriasIndustrias TecnosTecnos, , S.A. de C.V. (S.A. de C.V. (www.itecnos.com.mxwww.itecnos.com.mx))Distributed by Centurion Ordinance, Inc. Distributed by Centurion Ordinance, Inc. located in Helotes, Texas located in Helotes, Texas ((www.aguilaammo.comwww.aguilaammo.com))Currently Manufactures IQ Ammunition in Currently Manufactures IQ Ammunition in 9mm Luger and .40 S&W9mm Luger and .40 S&WRecently Discontinued Recently Discontinued AguilaAguila IQ .45 ACP IQ .45 ACP

AguilaAguila IQ AmmunitionIQ AmmunitionThis new line of ammunition is loaded with the first This new line of ammunition is loaded with the first intelligent bullet, intelligent bullet, made of an alloymade of an alloy (no lead) with a low (no lead) with a low specific weight. This feature allows light bullets like specific weight. This feature allows light bullets like these to have a size similar to those projectiles made these to have a size similar to those projectiles made from lead.from lead.We call them intelligent bullets because We call them intelligent bullets because they recognize they recognize the hardness of the targetthe hardness of the target at the moment the projectile at the moment the projectile hits it, and in nanoseconds the projectile configures hits it, and in nanoseconds the projectile configures accordingly. Thus, if the target is very hard, the accordingly. Thus, if the target is very hard, the IQIQbullet will have superior penetration while maintaining bullet will have superior penetration while maintaining its weight and size. If the target is ballistic gelatin, it willits weight and size. If the target is ballistic gelatin, it willnot not overpenetrateoverpenetrate, transferring all the energy into the, transferring all the energy into thesoft target, and breaking apart into three or four sharp soft target, and breaking apart into three or four sharp fragmentsfragments, each creating independent wound channels., each creating independent wound channels.

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AguilaAguila IQ .45 ACPIQ .45 ACP

Manufacturer Specifications

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5 inches5 inches12.7 12.7 cmscmsTest Barrel Length:Test Barrel Length:297 ft297 ft--lblb41 kg41 kg--mm--100 yd:100 yd:546 ft546 ft--lblb75 kg75 kg--mm--Muzzle:Muzzle:

Energy:Energy:1068 ft/sec1068 ft/sec325 m/sec325 m/sec--100 yd:100 yd:1450 ft/sec1450 ft/sec442 m/sec 442 m/sec --Muzzle:Muzzle:

Velocity: Velocity: 7.58 grams7.58 grams117 grains 117 grains Bullet Weight:Bullet Weight:

2.52.5Primer:Primer:


NonNon--Lead Lead BulletBulletNickel Plated Nickel Plated Brass Cartridge Brass Cartridge CasingCasingBrass PrimerBrass Primer


Deep StraightDeep Straight--Walled Hollow Walled Hollow Cavity ~0.225 inches (0.6 cm) in Cavity ~0.225 inches (0.6 cm) in Diameter and ~0.5 inch (1.3 cm) Diameter and ~0.5 inch (1.3 cm) Deep Deep Three Vertically Oriented Three Vertically Oriented Serrations or Scores are Evenly Serrations or Scores are Evenly Distributed Around the Bullet to Distributed Around the Bullet to Facilitate Fragmentation. Facilitate Fragmentation.

Ballistic GelatinBallistic Gelatin

Penetration ResultsPenetration Results

Bullet Fragments into three Bullet Fragments into three (3) to Four (4) Components (3) to Four (4) Components when Penetrating Soft when Penetrating Soft Objects.Objects.

Bullet Remains Intact when Bullet Remains Intact when Contacting Hard Surfaces.Contacting Hard Surfaces.

Penetration Ranging from 7 Penetration Ranging from 7 to 12 inches (17.8 to 12 inches (17.8 -- 30.5 cm).30.5 cm).

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Homicide FatalityHomicide Fatality

Resulting from Resulting from AguilaAguila IQ .45 ACP IQ .45 ACP AmmunitionAmmunition

AguilaAguila IQ HomicideIQ Homicide

April 2005 first Reported Homicide in South April 2005 first Reported Homicide in South Texas from Texas from AguilaAguila IQ .45 ACP Ammunition.IQ .45 ACP Ammunition.RunRun--away 14 Year Old, 171 lbs. (77.56 kg), away 14 Year Old, 171 lbs. (77.56 kg), Adolescent Negroid Male.Adolescent Negroid Male.Found Dead in a Drainage Ditch by a Passerby.Found Dead in a Drainage Ditch by a Passerby.Investigated by the Bexar County SheriffInvestigated by the Bexar County Sheriff’’s s Office.Office.

AguilaAguila IQ HomicideIQ Homicide

The gunshot wound was located on the right cheek, The gunshot wound was located on the right cheek, and was a punchedand was a punched--out 1.4 x 1.0 cm ovoid defect with a out 1.4 x 1.0 cm ovoid defect with a thin dark circumferential abrasion. thin dark circumferential abrasion. The bullet passed right to left, between the left angle of The bullet passed right to left, between the left angle of the mandible and the mastoid process. the mandible and the mastoid process. A fragment of a large caliber silver colored metal A fragment of a large caliber silver colored metal projectile, including the projectile base, was recovered. projectile, including the projectile base, was recovered. Two other fragments were recovered, one from the Two other fragments were recovered, one from the region of the right mandible fracture and another from region of the right mandible fracture and another from subcutaneous tissue overlying the left mandible, distal subcutaneous tissue overlying the left mandible, distal to the base fragment.to the base fragment.

Fragmentation PatternFragmentation Pattern

Fragmentation Results from Fragmentation Results from AguilaAguila IQ IQ .45 ACP Upon Penetrating Soft Tissue.45 ACP Upon Penetrating Soft Tissue

Fragment #1Fragment #1



Cranial XCranial X--RaysRays

AguilaAguila IQ FragmentsIQ Fragments

Three Fragments Removed at AutopsyThree Fragments Removed at Autopsy


Fragments Separated along Scorned Areas of BulletFragments Separated along Scorned Areas of BulletFunctioned as Designed by ManufacturerFunctioned as Designed by Manufacturer

Alleged Weapon Alleged Weapon

The Firearm Allegedly used to The Firearm Allegedly used to Discharge the Fatal ShotDischarge the Fatal Shot

HiHi--Point .45 AutoPoint .45 Auto

HiHi--Point .45 AutoPoint .45 Auto

Weapon and Weapon and AguilaAguila IQ .45 ACP Partially Used Box of IQ .45 ACP Partially Used Box of Ammunition Recovered from Suspects Attic.Ammunition Recovered from Suspects Attic.

Weapon and Box of Ammunition Found Soaking in Sodium Weapon and Box of Ammunition Found Soaking in Sodium Hypochlorite, Hypochlorite, NaOClNaOCl -- (Bleach).(Bleach).

Ammunition Was Unusable But Firearm Was Functional Ammunition Was Unusable But Firearm Was Functional Although Seriously Corroded from Bleach.Although Seriously Corroded from Bleach.

Distance Distance DeterminationDetermination

Range Test Fires to Approximate Range Test Fires to Approximate MuzzleMuzzle--toto--Target DistanceTarget Distance

Haskell Model JS .45 AutoHaskell Model JS .45 Auto

Original Weapon (HiOriginal Weapon (Hi--Point) Point) was Returned to Submitting was Returned to Submitting Agency.Agency.Additional Forensic Tests Additional Forensic Tests were Conducted with a were Conducted with a Similar Firearm Type from Similar Firearm Type from the Firearm Reference the Firearm Reference Collection.Collection.

Test FiresTest Fires

At the Medical ExaminerAt the Medical Examiner’’s Request, Distance s Request, Distance Determination Test Fires were Performed to Determination Test Fires were Performed to Approximate the Approximate the MuzzelMuzzel--toto--Target Distance.Target Distance.Test Fires were Conducted at 3 inches (7.6 cm), Test Fires were Conducted at 3 inches (7.6 cm), 6 inches (15.2 cm) and 1 foot (30.5 cm).6 inches (15.2 cm) and 1 foot (30.5 cm).Since this was a Gross Approximation, the Since this was a Gross Approximation, the Target Material used Consisted of White Cotton Target Material used Consisted of White Cotton Swatches.Swatches.

Medical ExaminerMedical Examiner’’s s ConclusionConclusion

Cause of Death Determination After Cause of Death Determination After Examination of Laboratory FindingsExamination of Laboratory Findings

ME ConclusionsME Conclusions

The Test Fire Results for 3 inches (7.6 cm), 6 The Test Fire Results for 3 inches (7.6 cm), 6 inches (15.2 cm) and 1 foot (30.5 cm) were inches (15.2 cm) and 1 foot (30.5 cm) were Presented to the Medical Examiner to Review.Presented to the Medical Examiner to Review.It was Determined that the MuzzleIt was Determined that the Muzzle--toto--Target Target Distance was 3 inches (7.6 cm).Distance was 3 inches (7.6 cm).Cause of death was Certified as a Gunshot Cause of death was Certified as a Gunshot Wound of the Face, with the Manner of Death Wound of the Face, with the Manner of Death as Homicide.as Homicide.

Distance DeterminationDistance Determination

Three (3) inchesThree (3) inches

Treated with Sodium Treated with Sodium

RhodizonateRhodizonate, C, C66NaNa22OO66

Vaporous Lead Residue(Purple)

Antimony Residue(Orange)

AguilaAguila IQ .45 ACP PropertiesIQ .45 ACP Properties

Classification of GunpowderClassification of GunpowderBullet CompositionBullet CompositionPrimer Gunshot Residue (PPrimer Gunshot Residue (P--GSR), GSR), Characterization and Elemental AnalysisCharacterization and Elemental AnalysisVelocity TestsVelocity Tests

GunpowderGunpowder

Classification of Classification of AguilaAguila IQ .45 ACP IQ .45 ACP PowderPowder

Gunpowder Gunpowder

Regular and Irregular Flattened DiskRegular and Irregular Flattened Disk

Forged BulletForged Bullet

Stamped on Bottom Inside Hollow Stamped on Bottom Inside Hollow CavityCavity

Stamped Inside Bullet CavityStamped Inside Bullet Cavity

Bullet CompositionBullet Composition

Elemental Analysis of Elemental Analysis of AguilaAguila IQ .45 ACP Bullet IQ .45 ACP Bullet By Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) & By Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) & Energy Dispersive XEnergy Dispersive X--Ray Analysis (EDX)Ray Analysis (EDX)

SEM/EDXSEM/EDX

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)JEOL 5800JEOL 5800

Energy Dispersive XEnergy Dispersive X--Ray Detector (EDX)Ray Detector (EDX)129 Resolution 129 Resolution SiLiSiLi Detector Detector

Oxford ISIS Software Version 3.35Oxford ISIS Software Version 3.351024 Channels, 20 1024 Channels, 20 KeVKeV RangeRange


Inside Bottom

Primary Composition:-Zinc and Aluminum

Trace Amounts:-Copper and Silicon


Outer Upper Rim

Primary Composition:-Zinc, Aluminum and Chlorine

Trace Amounts:-Copper, Potassium, Silicon, Calcium and Phosphorous

Zinc MetalZinc Metal

Physical and Chemical PropertiesPhysical and Chemical Properties

Zinc MetalZinc Metal

General Properties of ZincGeneral Properties of Zinc

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Used to coat other metal (galvanizing) to protect them Used to coat other metal (galvanizing) to protect them from rusting. Also used in alloys such as brass, bronze, from rusting. Also used in alloys such as brass, bronze, nickel. Also in solder, cosmetics and pigments. nickel. Also in solder, cosmetics and pigments.

Uses:Uses:

Found in the minerals zinc Found in the minerals zinc blendeblende ((sphaleritesphalerite) () (ZnSZnS), ), calamine, franklinite, calamine, franklinite, smithsonitesmithsonite (ZnCO3), (ZnCO3), willemitewillemite, , and and zincitezincite ((ZnOZnO).).

Sources:Sources:

Germany Germany Location:Location:

17461746Year:Year:

Andreas Andreas MarggrafMarggrafDiscovered by:Discovered by:

Hard, brittle, shiny bluishHard, brittle, shiny bluish--white transition metal. white transition metal. Description:Description:

German: German: zinzin (German for tin). (German for tin). Name origin:Name origin:

Zinc MetalZinc MetalPhysical and Chemical Properties of ZincPhysical and Chemical Properties of Zinc

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Includes Includes native goldnative gold, , native coppernative copper, , native aluminumnative aluminum and other rare and other rare native metalsnative metals

Ass. Minerals:Ass. Minerals:

Brittle at room temperature (malleable/ductile when heated to 10Brittle at room temperature (malleable/ductile when heated to 1000o o C)C)Characteristics: Characteristics:

6.9 6.9 -- 7.2 (heavy even for a metallic mineral)7.2 (heavy even for a metallic mineral)Specific Gravity: Specific Gravity:

MohsMohs 2.5; 2.5; BrinellBrinell 412 412 MN/m2MN/m2Hardness:Hardness:

perfect in one direction (basal)perfect in one direction (basal)Cleavage:Cleavage:

hexagonal; 6/m 2/m hexagonal; 6/m 2/m 2/m2/mCrystal System:Crystal System:

Specimens are opaqueSpecimens are opaqueTransparency: Transparency:

MetallicMetallicLuster: Luster:

White to bright blue grayWhite to bright blue grayColor:Color:

0.166 10^6/cm ohm 0.166 10^6/cm ohm Electrical Electrical Conductivity:Conductivity:

419.58419.58°°CCMelt:Melt:

Transition MetalTransition MetalGroup: Group:

30Zn

65.409(4)

30Zn

65.409(4)

Primer Gunshot Primer Gunshot Residue (PResidue (P--GSR)GSR)

Elemental Analysis of Elemental Analysis of AguilaAguila IQ .45 ACP Bullet IQ .45 ACP Bullet By Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) & By Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) & Energy Dispersive XEnergy Dispersive X--Ray Analysis (EDX)Ray Analysis (EDX)

SEM/EDXSEM/EDX

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)JEOL 6480JEOL 6480

Energy Dispersive XEnergy Dispersive X--Ray Detector (EDX)Ray Detector (EDX)129 Resolution 129 Resolution SiLiSiLi Detector Detector

Oxford ISIS Software Version 3.35Oxford ISIS Software Version 3.351024 Channels, 20 1024 Channels, 20 KeVKeV RangeRange

Automated SEM/EDX Automated SEM/EDX

Setup and CalibrationSetup and Calibration

EDX CalibrationEDX Calibration

Backscatter CalibrationBackscatter Calibration

RhodiumCobalt

Backscatter ConfirmationBackscatter Confirmation

Gold (Au)

Microscope SetupMicroscope Setup

Operator: Michael V. MartinezClient: noneJob: AGUILA STUDYRes: Fine Label: (19 May 06 13:22:44)Microscope conditions

Stage Position:X = 27.8685 mmY = -17.7161 mmZ = 10.153 mm

Magnification: 330 XAccelerating voltage: 20 kVWorking distance: 10 mmBeam current: 1E-09 A

PP--GSR CompositionGSR Composition

Right Hand After Four (4) Shots

Primary Composition:-Lead, Barium, Antimony, Zinc, Nickel, Copper, Silicon and Aluminum



Primary Composition:-Lead, Barium, Antimony, Zinc and Aluminum



Primary Composition:-Lead, Barium, Antimony, Zinc, Silicon and Aluminum



Primary Composition:-Lead, Zinc Silicon and Aluminum

Trace Composition-Antimony

Primer FactsPrimer Facts

Approximate Primer to Gunpowder Approximate Primer to Gunpowder Percentage Percentage


Based on CCI manufacturer information pertaining to percentage of gunpowder (propellant vs. dry primer mix). With respect to Magnum type small arms ammunition, approximately 36 mg of primer is used in the primer cap. This primer cap is typically used for ball type powder or large volume gunpowder small arms ammunition.

Primer to Gunpowder Percentage Primer to Gunpowder Percentage Calculations:

1 grain = 64.799 milligrams

- For .45 caliber 230 grain cartridge casing, about 7 grains of propellant is used. 7 grains = 453.593 mg of propellant

36 mg / 453.593 mg = 0.07936 or 7.936% total primer volume.- For a 44 magnum 240 grain cartridge casing, with approximately 24 grains of gunpowder.

36 mg / 1,555.176 mg = 0.02314 or 2.31% total primer volume.-For a 9 mm 124 grain cartridge casing with about 6 grains of gunpowder using the typical dry primer weighing at 34 mg. The calculations would be:

34 mg / 388.80 mg = 0.08744 or 8.74% total primer volume.*Note that for 9mm ammunition, the gunpowder may vary from 10 to 4 grains.-For a 357 magnum with 12 grains of gunpowder,

36 mg / 777.588 mg = 0.0463 or 4.629% total primer volume.


Its safe to estimate that the percentage of primer vs. gunpowder for small arms, (handguns), would approximately be no more than 10% and no less than 2% according to manufacturer standards. An average of 6%.

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Classification of PClassification of P--GSRGSR

Unique, Characteristic or Consistent Unique, Characteristic or Consistent with Pwith P--GSR?GSR?

Primer Gunshot ResiduePrimer Gunshot Residue

The most accurate method of identifying GSR is by its elemental The most accurate method of identifying GSR is by its elemental content. The following composition has been observed only in parcontent. The following composition has been observed only in particles ticles which are characteristic of GSR:which are characteristic of GSR:

8.2.28.2.2 Other elements which may occur include silicon, Other elements which may occur include silicon, calcium, aluminum, copper, iron, sulfur, phosphorus, calcium, aluminum, copper, iron, sulfur, phosphorus, zinc zinc (only if the amount of copper is higher than the (only if the amount of copper is higher than the amount of zinc)amount of zinc), nickel in conjunction with copper and , nickel in conjunction with copper and zinc, potassium and chlorine. zinc, potassium and chlorine.

Designation: E 1588–95 (Reapproved 2001) ENGLISH

Standard Guide for Gunshot Residue Analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy/ Energy—Dispersive Spectroscopy

Primer Gunshot ResiduePrimer Gunshot Residue

8.2.3 Particles with a composition characteristic of GSR will ha8.2.3 Particles with a composition characteristic of GSR will have the ve the following elemental profile:following elemental profile:

8.2.3.28.2.3.2 Particles with a composition described in section Particles with a composition described in section 8.2.3.1 may also contain one or more of only the following 8.2.3.1 may also contain one or more of only the following other elements: silicon, calcium, aluminum, copper, iron other elements: silicon, calcium, aluminum, copper, iron (trace), sulfur (trace), phosphorus, (trace), sulfur (trace), phosphorus, zinczinc, nickel (in , nickel (in conjunction with copper and zinc), potassium, chlorine, tin, conjunction with copper and zinc), potassium, chlorine, tin, and zirconium. and zirconium.

Designation: E 1588–95 (Reapproved 2001) ENGLISH

TASK GROUP WORKING DRAFT

E 1588-95(2001) Standard Guide for Gunshot Residue Analysis by Scanning Electron Microscopy/ Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectrometry

Velocity Velocity AguilaAguila IQ .45 IQ .45 ACPACP

Speed of SoundSpeed of SoundTT20 is 293.15 K (= 2020 is 293.15 K (= 20 °°C = 68C = 68 °°F), giving a value of 343.4 mF), giving a value of 343.4 m··ss--1 1

(= (= 1126.6 ft/s1126.6 ft/s = 1236 km= 1236 km··hh--1 = 768.2 mph = 667.1 1 = 768.2 mph = 667.1 knotsknots))

Physical Characteristic ComparisonPhysical Characteristic Comparison

Breaks into 3 & 4 pieces

Breaks into 3 or 4 piecesSoft object strike

Remained intact, nose folded

Remains intactHard object strike

1414 FPS (avg)/1445 max *

1450 FPSVelocity

11 grainsNot givenPowder charge

Nickel/brass lg. pistolNickel/brass lg. pistolCase/Primer

ZincZinc alloyBullet Composition

116.5 grains117 grainsBullet weight

CIL Evaluation DataManufacturer’s Listed Data

* Eights (8) Shots Test Fired through Chronograph

General Manufacturer ComparisonGeneral Manufacturer Comparison

5461450117IQAguila

4121060165HydroshockFederal

5341140185Golden Saber +PRemington

5871350145Blue #12Glaser

4111003185Super-X SilvertipWinchester

660176096Defender +PMagsafe

422975200BlazerCCI

4531050185Gold DotSpeer

Energy ft/lbsVelocity ft/secWeight grainsBrandManufacturer

Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) .45 Auto

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The Good, Bad and the UglyThe Good, Bad and the Ugly

Claims to Claims to AguilaAguila’’ss IQ Ammunition IQ Ammunition Penetrating PowerPenetrating Power

AguilaAguila IQ ReportsIQ Reports

Michigan State Police Issued a Warning that Michigan State Police Issued a Warning that AguilaAguila IQ Ammunition will Penetrate BulletIQ Ammunition will Penetrate Bullet--Resistant VestsResistant VestsWise County SheriffWise County Sheriff’’s Office (Texas) Issued an s Office (Texas) Issued an Alert December 2002Alert December 2002OFFICER SAFETY BULLETIN 03OFFICER SAFETY BULLETIN 03--001 New 001 New Body Armor Piercing Ammunition. U.S. Body Armor Piercing Ammunition. U.S. Customs El Paso I.C.A.T. on December 3, 2002 Customs El Paso I.C.A.T. on December 3, 2002

AguilaAguila IQ Media ReportsIQ Media Reports

COPS' TERROR AS GANGSTERS GETCOPS' TERROR AS GANGSTERS GETDEADLY IQ BULLETSDEADLY IQ BULLETS(Daily Mirror) (Daily Mirror) -- Britain's most ruthless gangsters are Britain's most ruthless gangsters are

carrying guns loaded with new "carrying guns loaded with new "super intelligent bulletssuper intelligent bullets" " that have devastating effects.that have devastating effects.The ultraThe ultra--powerful ammo easily rips through bodypowerful ammo easily rips through body--armourarmour making our cops' bulletmaking our cops' bullet--proof vests useless. But proof vests useless. But the slugs are dubbed "IQ" bullets because they can the slugs are dubbed "IQ" bullets because they can recognize the density of targets on the moment of recognize the density of targets on the moment of impact.impact.Police throughout Britain have been warned that Police throughout Britain have been warned that gangsters, including gangsters, including YardiesYardies and Eastern European and Eastern European Mafioso, are arming themselves with the IQ bullets.Mafioso, are arming themselves with the IQ bullets.

Body Armor StudyBody Armor Study

Attempts to Validate the Penetrating Attempts to Validate the Penetrating Capability of Capability of AguilaAguila IQ AmmunitionIQ Ammunition

Bullet Resistant Vest StudyBullet Resistant Vest Study

ObjectiveObjectiveDetermine if the Determine if the AguilaAguila IQ .45 ACP IQ .45 ACP Ammunition is Capable of Penetrating Body Ammunition is Capable of Penetrating Body Armor.Armor.Test Shots were Fired into a Law Enforcement Test Shots were Fired into a Law Enforcement Certified BulletCertified Bullet--Resistant Vest.Resistant Vest.

Bullet Resistant VestBullet Resistant Vest

SafarilandSafariland Ballistics Ballistics Industries (SBI)Industries (SBI)Kevlar Vest Issued June Kevlar Vest Issued June 27, 1990 27, 1990 H. P. White H. P. White Laboratories, Inc. Laboratories, Inc. Certified by Test Fires.Certified by Test Fires.

12501250JSPJSP158158.357 .357 MagMag10901090FMJFMJ1241249mm9mm

Velocity (ft./sec)Velocity (ft./sec)DescriptionDescriptionProjectile Wt. (grains)Projectile Wt. (grains)CaliberCaliber

SBI VestSBI Vest

Range ShotsRange Shots

Test Shots with Test Shots with AguilaAguila IQ IQ .45 ACP.45 ACPWeapon used: Haskell Weapon used: Haskell Model JS .45 AutoModel JS .45 AutoObserved Results at 9 feet Observed Results at 9 feet (2.74 meters) and 3 feet (2.74 meters) and 3 feet (0.914 meters)(0.914 meters)Placed Artistic Clay Placed Artistic Clay Directly Behind VestDirectly Behind Vest

Body Armor StudyBody Armor Study

Back Side of Vest.Back Side of Vest.Caused Severe Buckling Caused Severe Buckling and Tearing.and Tearing.Projectile did not Projectile did not Penetrate at Three (3) Penetrate at Three (3) feet (0.914 meters).feet (0.914 meters).

Clay Impact at 3 feetClay Impact at 3 feet

Clay Thickness 1.60 inches (4.1 cm)Clay Thickness 1.60 inches (4.1 cm)Penetration Diameter 2.8 inches (7 cm)Penetration Diameter 2.8 inches (7 cm)

Penetration Depth Penetration Depth 1.61.6 inches inches (4(4 cmcm))

NonNon-- FragmentationFragmentationBullet at Three (3) feet (0.914 meters) after Striking Vest

Kevlar Fibers Bee’s Wax- Microscope Mounting Material

ConclusionsConclusions

AguilaAguila IQ .45 ACP was not able to Fully Penetrate the IQ .45 ACP was not able to Fully Penetrate the SBI BulletSBI Bullet--Resistant Vest at Nine (9) Feet (2.74 meters) Resistant Vest at Nine (9) Feet (2.74 meters) or at Three (3) feet (0.914 meters).or at Three (3) feet (0.914 meters).At Three (3) feet (0.914 meters), the Bullet Perforated At Three (3) feet (0.914 meters), the Bullet Perforated the Vest.the Vest.Bullet Remained Intact and Bullet Remained Intact and Did NotDid Not Fragment After Fragment After Striking Vest. Substantiating Manufactures Claim.Striking Vest. Substantiating Manufactures Claim.Based on this Study, the Velocity of the Bullet and Based on this Study, the Velocity of the Bullet and Penetration Depth was Determined to Cause Enough Penetration Depth was Determined to Cause Enough Severe Internal Injury from Impact to Result in Death Severe Internal Injury from Impact to Result in Death to the Wearer.to the Wearer.Further Tests are Warranted.Further Tests are Warranted.

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

This Presentation Could not be Possible without the Information,This Presentation Could not be Possible without the Information, and and Forensic Data Provided by:Forensic Data Provided by:

Randall FrostRandall Frost-- Deputy Chief Medical ExaminerDeputy Chief Medical ExaminerBexar County Medical ExaminerBexar County Medical Examiner’’s Offices Office

EdardEdard LoveLove-- Senior Forensic Firearm ExaminerSenior Forensic Firearm ExaminerBexar County Crime LaboratoryBexar County Crime Laboratory

Dale JusticeDale Justice-- Forensic Scientist, Firearms ExaminerForensic Scientist, Firearms ExaminerBexar County Crime LaboratoryBexar County Crime Laboratory

CrystiCrysti VaschonVaschon-- Forensic Scientist, Trace Evidence AnalystForensic Scientist, Trace Evidence AnalystBexar County Crime LaboratoryBexar County Crime Laboratory

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