why are body armor vests so small?

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Always seems like there are big parts of the chest not covered by the Kevlar. I get that there maybe aren’t organs up by your shoulders, but, seems like it makes it easier for bullets to come in from the side. Why not just have more coverage?

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The best way to survive a gunshot is to not get hit. Covering more of someone reduces their manoeuvrability, meaning they can move as quickly so they’re an easier target. It’s a balancing act between covering their vital organs so that any hits are more likely to be survivable, and allowing them to get out of the situation.

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