Behavior of the Pistol Ammunition Projectiles in Ballistic Gellatine

Abstract

Following paper describes behaviour of different calibres and types of pistol ammunition bullets in ballistic gelatine, as a form of imitating their influence on human body. Tests includes comparison of widely available pistol ammunition in calibres 7,62x25 mm (FMJ steel jacket and PS – mild steel core), 9x19 mm (ACTION 4, FMJ, AP – brass monoblock) and newer small calibre pistol ammunition 4,6x30 mm (ACTION, FMJ DM-21) and 5,7x28 mm (SS195LF, SS197SR, SS190 duty round). During tests ballistic gelatine was protected by ballistic vest (protection level K2 according to Polish standard PN-V- 87000:2011) and different sets of aramide composite. Behaviour of bullet in ballistic gel was captured with use of Phantom v7.3 high speed camera. Bullet penetration depth and temporal cavity size were assessed with use of TEMA Motion software.