Although I have never been shot (and hope I never do get shot), there is definitely a risk of blunt force trauma injuries even if the bullet doesn’t penetrate the vest. Below are a couple good articles, but I think this quote pretty much sums it up well:
“The perception of invulnerability can be deceiving. Wounds incurred to the wearer of body armor will be predicated on the level of vest versus the caliber and velocity of the bullet and where the bullet strikes. Resultant torso injuries can include blunt force trauma to internal organs that could produce lacerations and rupturing; vertebral disc injuries at the point of contact on the vest; potential for spinal shock; blunt force trauma to musculoskeletal tissue; and perforations of the skin.”
https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork...the-unexpected
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18606346/
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