Earlier publications using high speed video retarding force analysis have
quantified the energy loss during penetration and also the expected probability of
incapacitation given a hit, P(I/H), for various loads [2, 4-5]. However, the
reasonableness of that analysis depends on the penetration depths and retarding forces
in Clear Ballistics Gel®being comparable with calibrated 10% ballistic gelatin.
The
significant differences between Clear Ballistics Gel®and calibrated 10% ballistic
gelatin would render such estimates and comparisons misleading.
As a result of the significant differences between Clear Ballistics Gel®and
calibrated 10% ballistic gelatin, it is recommended that results from testing in Clear
Ballistics Gel® not be used for testing and selecting of loads for duty use, self-
defense, or hunting applications. Results from testing in Clear Ballistics Gel® might
be used to identify promising candidates for further testing in calibrated 10% ballistic
gelatin, which remains the best available standard for wound ballistics testing