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	Bulletproof Vest Partnership BVP FAQs > Answers Description: Below is the question and answer you have chosen to view. If you are satisfied with the answer to this question you may use the left hand menu to navigate elsewhere on the site. Related questions have been provided at the bottom of the page if you did not find the answer you are looking for. If you still need more information, feel free to use the '' link below to ask us directly. Is ballistic-resistant armor also stab/puncture resistant (or vice versa)? Simple Answer: Not necessarily. More Detailed Answer: The materials technology that makes body armor ballistically resistant does not necessarily make it stab or puncture resistant (and vice versa). The IACP/DuPont KEVLAR Survivors Club. has documented a number of incidents over the years where ballistic resistant armor has provided some protection against attacks from a variety of sharp edged and other weapons. However, one should not presume that a ballistic resistant vest will protect against non-ballistic threats, or that a stab resistant vest provides ballistic protection. Armor that complies with NIJ Standards will clearly identify the types and level of threats that they are designed to protect against. Other Related Questions How does ballistic-resistant body armor work? What type and threat level of armor should I wear? What types of ballistic resistant materials are used to make body armor?
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