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VirgilCaine · June 29, 2006, 06:13 PM

I attended, well actually was told to attend, a Personal Security Defense school that was hosted by the West Berlin Polizie. Everthing was 124gr+p 9mm (m9's,ppks,mp5's). It was a 6 week school if I recall.
These guys stressed head and groin shots for this very reason. Your situational/tactical awarness should indicate whether armor is present or not.

That 158gr +p SWLHP is a proven performer. A real craphouse mover. I'd have to think running into armor is low percentage, and having 5 or 6 Chicago loads has probably won more than lost.
Does anyone keep stats on that kinda thing?

June 29, 2006, 06:13 PM	#19
VirgilCaine Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 2004 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 419	I attended, well actually was told to attend, a Personal Security Defense school that was hosted by the West Berlin Polizie. Everthing was 124gr+p 9mm (m9's,ppks,mp5's). It was a 6 week school if I recall. These guys stressed head and groin shots for this very reason. Your situational/tactical awarness should indicate whether armor is present or not. That 158gr +p SWLHP is a proven performer. A real craphouse mover. I'd have to think running into armor is low percentage, and having 5 or 6 Chicago loads has probably won more than lost. Does anyone keep stats on that kinda thing? __________________ "Danger Itself Is The Best Remedy For Danger"