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Nanuk · February 14, 2020, 08:57 PM

Stopping power- The nebulous term everyone loves to hate.

Sure it can be quantified, but first you have to define it.

I tend to look at in terms of How long does it take the BG to stop attacking be it from psychological or physical.

There are certain things that historically work pretty fast. The 12 gauge slug come to mind.

February 14, 2020, 08:57 PM	#28
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