Shot at!

[david1701]

Chobham effect is where the effective thickness of a plate increases by setting it at an angle to the projectile. Chobham armour was used on tanks, where no plate was set vertically. The article on Chobham armour you found on google probably demonstrated that a plate set at 45 degrees to the projectile was half as thick again as a perpendicular one, thus allowing for lighter armour to be used for the same effect, or increased the effectiveness for the same weight of armour.

So, if the pellet struck a 3 mm thick piece of skull at 45 degrees, the effective thickness of the skull would be greater than a perpendicular strike.

I'm with you, the article was more on the new sorts of materiel, but that makes perfect sense its all about impact v relative to the plane

 

[Cubist]

we assume that Cubester was not wearing the helmet during this test.

He's a second row forward. It may not have made much difference!

 

[MrHappyCyclist]

we assume that Cubester was not wearing the helmet during this test.

If (s)he was, then that forensic barbeque skewer will be very handy for keeping the helmet on if the buckle were to break.

 

[SlowerThanASluggishSloth]

Update: Disappointing, I'm afraid. I received a letter from the Police this morning, which stated: "At this stage there are no further lines of enquiry. However, we will review your report in the event of any further information received. In the mean time, we are closing this crime report in accordance with crime recording guidelines. If any circumstances change, we will inform you and reopen the investigation."

They also provided me with a form to list any further items stolen, plus some information on victim support and a hope that I would find the information in the enclosed leaflet useful. (There was no leaflet enclosed.)

To be honest, I didn't expect a lot, given the limited information I was able to give them.

(I have to say that, given that it was clearly a standard letter, the English was of a pretty poor standard.)

Disappointing doesn't begin to describe it! Have you been told exactly what 'enquiries', if any, were actually made?

Or, how about an e-mail to the news desk at the Bolton News outlining your experience with 'Attempted-Murder Case Dropped by Police' as the subject?

 

[Norm]

He's a second row forward. It may not have made much difference!

No helmet required then. as there is nothing vital up there to protect.

Small Norm plays 2nd row too.

 

[skudupnorth]

Disappointing doesn't begin to describe it! Have you been told exactly what 'enquiries', if any, were actually made?

Or, how about an e-mail to the news desk at the Bolton News outlining your experience with 'Attempted-Murder Case Dropped by Police' as the subject?

I was thinking the same,i'm sure the papers would love an article like that !

 

[Cubist]

If (s)he was, then that forensic barbeque skewer will be very handy for keeping the helmet on if the buckle were to break.

A sort of latter day hatpin,Punk stylee!

 

[Cubist]

I understand the frustration, but think of it from the investigating officer's point of view. Grumpycyclist looked round after realising he'd been shot, and didn't see anyone. The proliferation of air weapons, now better regulated at point of sale but still ten-a-penny out there in dickhead land, means that it would be near impossible to narrow it down to a location where he could have been shot from. Again, the chances are it could have been an air pistol from a moving car so the chances of this being detected are very, very slim. I am very glad he wasn't hurt, I really think he has had a very lucky escape, and it could have been much, much worse. We can't dwell on what might have happened, but we can be very glad he's still posting on here with what appears to be a sense of humour.

 

[MrHappyCyclist]

I understand the frustration, but think of it from the investigating officer's point of view. Grumpycyclist looked round after realising he'd been shot, and didn't see anyone. The proliferation of air weapons, now better regulated at point of sale but still ten-a-penny out there in dickhead land, means that it would be near impossible to narrow it down to a location where he could have been shot from. Again, the chances are it could have been an air pistol from a moving car so the chances of this being detected are very, very slim.

Yes, I think you are right. It would have been nice to be told what lines of investigation they have followed but, if their hopes of finding a CCTV came to naught, there is probably little else they can do.

I am very glad he wasn't hurt, I really think he has had a very lucky escape, and it could have been much, much worse. We can't dwell on what might have happened, but we can be very glad he's still posting on here with what appears to be a sense of humour.

Thank you for the good wishes. Sorry it only appears to be a sense of humour.

 

[Cubist]

Thank you for the good wishes. Sorry it only appears to be a sense of humour.

You might have been putting a brave face on it while we all made shite jokes at your expense!?!

 

[MrHappyCyclist]

You might have been putting a brave face on it while we all made shite jokes at your expense!?!

No worries. Everyone seems far more concerned than I have been, to be honest.

Although I could wonder why people think I've been very lucky; I don't think it's very lucky to be shot! (I know, I know; could've been much worse. )

 

[atomboy]

There's a hole in the shell of the helmet with an air-gun pellet

Eeeeek, holy sh*t. I'm gald you are ok.

There were 2 afwul events in my country.

1. A cyclist (or motorist) rode on a cycle path outside, and there was a wire between 2 trees, it hurt the guy's neck. He immediately died.

2. A friend told me a story, she almost took part a hike last winter. One of them suddenly laid down, and his leg was bleeding. His mates discovered an trap on the centre of hike route. The guy was lucky, now he is OK, but he lost a lot of blood.

These events are similar to your. How many mental patient are out of the crazyhosue. :/

 

[david k]

I was on my way home when I heard a loud crack from the side of my helmet. There's a hole in the shell of the helmet with an air-gun pellet embedded in the expanded polystyrene underneath! I've told the police, though I don't think there is much they can do; I couldn't see anyone nearby when I stopped to look.

thats scary, were did it happen

 

[MrHappyCyclist]

thats scary, were did it happen

Oops, sorry, didn't mean to reopen an ancient topic. See the referring topic for my reply.

 

[rowan 46]

It certainly is. I wonder whether it's better to take primary or secondary position when being shot at?

I think one of these 2 positions is best