Synopsis

How does one halt a speeding projectile? From the earliest forms of body armor to the armored vehicles we know today, this is the story of humanity’s ongoing effort to outpace the bullet. Creating materials capable of reliably stopping gunfire traveling at speeds up to 3,000 feet per second presents an extraordinary challenge. We will explore lesser-known innovations – such as layered defenses concealed within walls – alongside visionary smart materials that appear to “learn” how to absorb impac