This video features an energetic and inquisitive host from Civilian Tactical, demonstrating high expertise in firearm handling and ballistics. The host tests a Chinese ballistic face shield, allegedly rated up to .44 Magnum, against a variety of handgun calibers. The shield successfully stops rounds from birdshot up to .357 Magnum and 5.7x28mm, but ultimately fails against a .460 S&W Magnum round.
This video tests the ballistic resistance of a thick, 3/4-inch ballistic polycarbonate face shield against various calibers, including .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, .223/5.56, 12 gauge slug, and .450 Bushmaster. The shield successfully stopped the .22 LR, 9mm, and .45 ACP rounds, showing significant deformation but no full penetration. However, it failed to stop the .44 Magnum, .223/5.56, 12 gauge slug, and .450 Bushmaster, with projectiles passing through the shield.
This video from Polenar Tactical demonstrates the effectiveness of a ballistic face shield sourced from AliExpress. Mounted on a tactical helmet and tested against live rounds on an indoor range, the shield showed significant resistance, with bullets embedding in the material without penetration. The test highlights the potential of such gear for personal protection in tactical scenarios.
This guide details the testing of an allegedly NIJ Level IIIA ballistic face shield purchased from AliExpress. The video demonstrates its effectiveness against various calibers, including 12-gauge, .22 LR, .32 ACP, 9mm, and 7.62x25mm. While the shield performed well ballistically for its price, the mounting system was found to be flimsy. The testing was conducted by Polenar Tactical, known for their objective gear reviews.
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