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AlexandreDavigne: fix typo in link

2006-11-22T13:26:51Z

fix typo in link

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	In some [[recreation group]]s, the [[combat]] [[laws\|rules]] specify that certain pieces of [[armour]] are not vulnerable to certain [[weapon]]s. For instance, in the [[SCA]], [[plate armour]] is sometimes treated as [[arrow]]-'''proof''', so a [[fighter]] wearing such armour is not "[[kill]]ed" or "injured" if the armour is hit by an arrow. However, other weapons (e.g. [[sword]]s, [[cannonball]]s) are still effective. Depending on the group, these rules may be the norm, [[custom\|customary]] or one-offs for that particular [[war]].		In some [[recreation group]]s, the [[combat]] [[laws\|rules]] specify that certain pieces of [[armour]] are not vulnerable to certain [[weapon]]s. For instance, in the [[SCA]], [[plate armour]] is sometimes treated as [[arrow]]-'''proof''', so a [[fighter]] wearing such armour is not "[[kill]]ed" or "injured" if the armour is hit by an arrow. However, other weapons (e.g. [[sword]]s, [[cannonball]]s) are still effective. Depending on the group, these rules may be the norm, [[custom\|customary]] or one-offs for that particular [[war]].

	Late-[[period]] and [[~~rennaisance~~]] armour was sometimes "proof" against [[firearm\|pistol-balls]]. This was achieved by firing a pistol at the armour at close range which left a deep dent, but did not penetrate. Such "bullet-proofed" armour was highly prized.		Late-[[period]] and [[renaissance]] armour was sometimes "proof" against [[firearm\|pistol-balls]]. This was achieved by firing a pistol at the armour at close range which left a deep dent, but did not penetrate. Such "bullet-proofed" armour was highly prized.

	As with many things nowadays and also during the past, these proofing marks could be, and were often, faked. Using [[chisel]]s to make the mark is known as well as the common practise of using less gunpowder in the [[firearm\|pistol]] than would normally have been used.		As with many things nowadays and also during the past, these proofing marks could be, and were often, faked. Using [[chisel]]s to make the mark is known as well as the common practise of using less gunpowder in the [[firearm\|pistol]] than would normally have been used.

User 144 at 06:57, 4 May 2006

2006-05-04T06:57:25Z

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	Late-[[period]] and [[rennaisance]] armour was sometimes "proof" against [[firearm\|pistol-balls]]. This was achieved by firing a pistol at the armour at close range which left a deep dent, but did not penetrate. Such "bullet-proofed" armour was highly prized.		Late-[[period]] and [[rennaisance]] armour was sometimes "proof" against [[firearm\|pistol-balls]]. This was achieved by firing a pistol at the armour at close range which left a deep dent, but did not penetrate. Such "bullet-proofed" armour was highly prized.

			As with many things nowadays and also during the past, these proofing marks could be, and were often, faked. Using [[chisel]]s to make the mark is known as well as the common practise of using less gunpowder in the [[firearm\|pistol]] than would normally have been used.

	[[category:armour]] [[category:SCAism]]		[[category:armour]] [[category:SCAism]]

Paul Matisz: category, bulletproof info

2006-05-04T03:31:27Z

category, bulletproof info

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	In some [[recreation group]]s, the [[combat]] [[laws\|rules]] specify that certain pieces of [[armour]] are not vulnerable to certain [[weapon]]s. For instance, in the [[SCA]], [[plate armour]] is sometimes treated as [[arrow]]-'''proof''', so a [[fighter]] wearing such armour is not "[[kill]]ed" or "injured" if the armour is hit by an arrow. However, other weapons (e.g. [[sword]]s, [[cannonball]]s) are still effective. Depending on the group, these rules may be the norm, [[custom\|customary]] or one-offs for that particular [[war]].		In some [[recreation group]]s, the [[combat]] [[laws\|rules]] specify that certain pieces of [[armour]] are not vulnerable to certain [[weapon]]s. For instance, in the [[SCA]], [[plate armour]] is sometimes treated as [[arrow]]-'''proof''', so a [[fighter]] wearing such armour is not "[[kill]]ed" or "injured" if the armour is hit by an arrow. However, other weapons (e.g. [[sword]]s, [[cannonball]]s) are still effective. Depending on the group, these rules may be the norm, [[custom\|customary]] or one-offs for that particular [[war]].

			Late-[[period]] and [[rennaisance]] armour was sometimes "proof" against [[firearm\|pistol-balls]]. This was achieved by firing a pistol at the armour at close range which left a deep dent, but did not penetrate. Such "bullet-proofed" armour was highly prized.

			[[category:armour]] [[category:SCAism]]

Cian: not sure what categories are applicable? combat? armour? SCAism?

2006-05-04T00:29:35Z

not sure what categories are applicable? combat? armour? SCAism?

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In some [[recreation group]]s, the [[combat]] [[laws|rules]] specify that certain pieces of [[armour]] are not vulnerable to certain [[weapon]]s. For instance, in the [[SCA]], [[plate armour]] is sometimes treated as [[arrow]]-'''proof''', so a [[fighter]] wearing such armour is not "[[kill]]ed" or "injured" if the armour is hit by an arrow. However, other weapons (e.g. [[sword]]s, [[cannonball]]s) are still effective. Depending on the group, these rules may be the norm, [[custom|customary]] or one-offs for that particular [[war]].