Originally posted by joe beyser
A bow and arrow will defeat most body armor.

Only with armor piercing arrows (bodkins):

YouTube

Originally posted by AThousandYoung
Only with armor piercing arrows (bodkins):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IM7Bz2vXtY

Interesting thing about the video is that like bullets the right arrow tip for the right job is important. The cheapest Walmart broadhead mimmicked the bodkins and penetrated the most.