How to shoot an intruder with bullet proof vest

[tiko]

I do not know how often the intruders/attackers wear bullet proof vest, I guess not many! But people always say that you better shoot to the largest area in the body = the chest. If they intentionly break in your house wearing bullet proof vest, but you just don't know, then you could not stop them! Please share your opinions.

[bohoki]

balls and head

[cgseanp1]

If you shoot him in the chest and he doesn't go down, then aim for the head?

[hoozaru]

when you see a vest, put down the pistol/shotgun and pick up a rifle. If you love your neighbors, try not to miss.

[Librarian]

Failure drill.

2 to the center of mass, evaluate: stopped or down? If NO, 1 to the head.

The 'evaluate' step is very short.

[tombinghamthegreat]

I would normally use my RAA saiga....so body armor should not be an issue with the 2 in the chest and one in the head rule. If they are smart enough to wear level 3 or 4 body armor odds are they will have friends

[Springfield45]

As G. Gordon Liddy says "Aim for the groin they were body armor".

[ck867]

Failure drill.

2 to the center of mass, evaluate: stopped or down? If NO, 1 to the head.

The 'evaluate' step is very short.

yeah...also keep in mind that evening wearing a vest that may prevent penetration, it will still most likely knock him down. Plus there is a ton of pain from it so it's not like your shot will be useless

[savageevo]

00 buck to the head should do the trick if not in the groin area. You know there are two very large arteries that run on both sides. I am sure 1 of 9 should also do the trick if not he will not make any woman or man happy anymore.

[NSR500]

2 COM & 1 Head shot is easy with a shotgun using 00 Buck.

[Ironchef]

One of the most wanted in Contra Costa County is a guy who packs a silver .45 handgun and wears body armor and robs homes. His MO is to case briefly enough to watch you leave...or arrive before entering and stealing/invading. He's done many dozens of burglaries. I was doing a ride along in Oakley when the CCC SO's J-Team attempted a pounce on a reported hide out.

So yeah, for this purpose alone, I will fire UNTIL the intruder is down going for upper thoracic and head if given the chance. I'm not anticipating any real aiming moments.

[jumbopanda]

Use one of these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNFsUvh078I

[Rivers]

I'm thinking that a 12 gauge slug might be effectve. Probably a bit messy too.

[kicker72]

+1 on the failure drill.

[savageevo]

Yeah, that 7.62 x 54 round is real insane. Im pretty sure that round will knock anybody with any type of body armor to the ground and then some.