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vest buster

noun

Definitions

  1. A handgun or cartridge that can fully penetrate a contemporary bulletproof vest.

    • Joby nodded, “I'll wait,” and offered his support—two live rounds of 9mm Black Talon ammunition. “Vest busters,” in case the cops harassed him.
    • for, among other things, improving regulations to combat “straw purchases,” better regulating how weapons that are particularly attractive to criminal groups (such as “vest-buster” […]

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