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Beyond the Block
Beyond the Block: The Best Uses for Ballistic Dummy Lab Products If you’ve spent any time in the corner of YouTube where things go boom, thwack, or slice, you’ve likely seen a...
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New Insights from the Ballistic Dummy Lab: The Animal Collection
New Insights from the Ballistic Dummy Lab: The Animal Collection We're excited to pull back the curtain on one of the most intriguing and highly requested product lines from the Ballistic Dummy...
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Ballistic Gel Aliens Invade Ballistic Dummy Lab!
They're Here: Ballistic Gel Aliens Invade Ballistic Dummy Lab! At Ballistic Dummy Lab (BDL), we've always prided ourselves on pushing the boundaries of what a ballistic dummy can be. We don't just...
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Perma-Gel :Tried and True
Over the Years, there have been several papers and articles published about Perma-Gel, primarily in the context of its use as a soft tissue simulant for ballistics testing. The research often focuses...
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Why Ballistic Dummies as Targets are Vital
When evaluating self-defense ammunition, it's crucial to test rounds against targets that accurately simulate a human body. While paper targets are useful for measuring accuracy, they fail to provide any information about...
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Why Ballistic Dummies are Essential
The Science of Simulation: Why Ballistic Dummies are Essential and How Ballistic Dummy Lab Leads the Way Ballistic dummies are far more than just targets; they are a critical tool for science,...
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