Gamer's Asus TUF monitor blocks bullet fired through wall during Call of Duty session

A Redditor by the name of /u/antisocialnae describes their Asus TUF VG258QM 280Hz gaming monitor as "the best $280 [they] ever spent" after it blocked a bullet that passed through the wall of their home, nearly striking them directly as they were playing some "late-night Call of Duty." Asus has responded to the post with a promise to investigate, though no confirmation of a replacement monitor just yet.

It probably doesn't need explaining that the only reason the plastic-and-plastic monitor was able to stop a bullet is that it had already passed through the exterior wall of the home, and that monitors are generally not ideal for sheltering from gunfire.

But even still, it's a wonderful tale, especially given the TUF branding of the display. TUF technically stands for "The Ultimate Force", but most TUF gear is actually subjected to U.S. …