Videos tagged with Body Armor Testing

This video demonstrates a ballistic gel test comparing Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Soft Point (SP) ammunition against RMA Armament body armor. The test involves firing both ammunition types into ballistic gel placed behind the armor, with a water jug serving as a penetration indicator. The FMJ round impacted the ceramic plate, fragmenting, while the SP round's performance is observed for its potential to penetrate the armor and the water jug.

This video demonstrates the capabilities of the Pulsefire flamethrower on a watermelon and a Premier Body Armor plate. The demonstration highlights the intense flame output and then shows the effectiveness of the armor, which sustained significant surface charring but zero penetration. The host, from the '3 of 7 Project', exhibits expertise in handling such devices and assessing tactical gear performance.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics delves into the history and performance of Winchester's controversial Black Talon ammunition. Host Scott debunks myths about the ammunition being banned, explaining it was voluntarily withdrawn from the civilian market due to public pressure. Through extensive ballistic gel and body armor testing across various calibers, the video demonstrates the actual penetration and expansion capabilities of Black Talons, concluding they were not armor-piercing for handguns and were later rebranded as Ranger SXT.

This video tests the effectiveness of four different types of homemade body armor against a 5.56 rifle. All tested plates, including a 'Diamond Dust' plate, a wooden/leather plate, a 'Strike Face' block, and a water main pipe plate, were easily penetrated by the rounds. The results indicate that these DIY armor solutions offer no practical ballistic protection against common rifle calibers.

This video from Demolition Ranch, featuring Kevin Brittingham from Q, tests the effectiveness of homemade body armor against various calibers. It also delves into the technical aspects of Q's 'Boom Box' firearm, specifically its 1:3 twist rate designed for stabilizing heavy subsonic projectiles in 8.6 Blackout. The testing demonstrates that common homemade armor materials offer minimal protection against high-velocity rifle rounds.

This review dives into the Big Horn Armory 500 Auto Max, a custom AR-10 platform rifle chambered in the potent 500 Magnum cartridge. The video highlights the differences between the rimmed 500 S&W Magnum and the rimless 500 Auto Max for semi-auto feeding. Extensive testing includes reliability, barrier penetration through cinder blocks, body armor (Level III+ plates), and terminal performance in ballistic gel.

This video showcases the immense destructive power of the M-134 Minigun, firing 7.62x51mm rounds at extreme rates (3,000-6,000 RPM). It demonstrates the weapon's capability against various targets including vehicles, structures, and ballistic dummies, highlighting its effectiveness in high-volume engagements. The content emphasizes the visual spectacle of tracer rounds and the catastrophic effects of sustained fire.

This video from Demolition Ranch features an extreme test of Premier Body Armor's custom 9-layer plate against high-powered rifle rounds, including .50 BMG ball, API, and AP. While the plate successfully stops .50 BMG ball and AP rounds with significant deformation, a .50 cal SLAP round failed to chamber in the Serbu BFG-50A. The testing highlights the plate's impressive stopping power against threats that would easily defeat standard armor.

This video tests the 'Ball & Chain' shotgun round, specifically the Macho Gaucho from Firequest, against hyper-thin SafeLife body armor. The round consists of two lead balls connected by a wire. While it did not defeat the body armor, it demonstrated significant blunt force trauma potential. The test involved a water jug and a body armor plate as targets.

This video features a ballistic test comparing .300 Blackout and 5.7x28mm rounds against various homemade body armor samples. The testing, conducted by Matt Carriker of DemolitionRanch, demonstrates the effectiveness of different armor constructions against various ammunition types, including supersonic and subsonic .300 Blackout. The CMMG Dissent pistols in both calibers are showcased, highlighting their compact designs and different operating systems.

This video demonstrates the ballistic performance of M855 Green Tip ammunition against Predator Armor's Level 3 and Level 3 Plus body armor plates. The instructor clarifies that M855 is not classified as armor-piercing (AP) but possesses enhanced penetration due to its steel penetrator tip. A live-fire test confirms that both the Level 3 and Level 3 Plus plates successfully stop M855 rounds, with minimal back face deformation on the Level 3 Plus plate. The content highlights the distinction between official NIJ ratings and company-specific 'Level 3 Plus' designations.

This video from the VSO Gun Channel features an absurd soft body armor testing segment with Caliber Armor. As a follow-up to a previous installment, the focus is on rigorously testing the capabilities and limitations of soft body armor in various scenarios. The VSO Gun Channel emphasizes its role as an educational resource promoting responsible gun ownership and safety, operating as an independent testing and evaluation lab. They are committed to objective content, reserving creative rights and allowing for the publication of negative aspects relevant to product improvement. The description also clarifies their policy on standard capacity magazines and encourages inquiries for their consulting services.