Videos tagged with DIY Body Armor

This video demonstrates a low-cost DIY method for creating rudimentary body armor using common materials: duct tape, a fiberglass welding blanket, and two ceramic tiles. The constructed armor was tested against 9mm, .223 Remington, and 5.56x45mm green tip ammunition. While it stopped 9mm and .223 rounds, it failed to stop the 5.56 green tip rounds, showing two clean exits.

This video demonstrates a low-cost method for creating rudimentary body armor using common household materials: duct tape, a fiberglass welding blanket, and ceramic tiles. While not a substitute for certified ballistic protection, the creator tests its effectiveness against 9mm, .223, and 5.56 green tip ammunition, suggesting potential applications for shielding walls or non-critical areas.

This video tests the ballistic protection of a 5lb gym plate against various calibers, from .22 LR up to .308 Winchester. The results show that while the gym plate can withstand smaller calibers with minimal damage, it is significantly penetrated by rifle rounds and even larger handgun rounds like the .44 Magnum and 9mm, demonstrating it is not a viable substitute for certified body armor. The testing highlights the plate's surprising resilience to handgun fire but its complete failure against rifle threats.

This guide details the construction of a DIY body armor plate using readily available materials like ceramic tiles, a fiberglass welding blanket, and duct tape, costing approximately $23. The video demonstrates its performance against 9mm and .223 FMJ rounds, noting it stopped both but was penetrated by 5.56 Green Tip (M855). While not recommended for personal protection, it's presented as a viable option for reinforcing walls or other non-wearable applications. The instructor's expertise is evident in the practical demonstration and comparison to commercial armor plates.

This video demonstrates a DIY approach to creating improvised body armor using readily available materials. The presenter tests the effectiveness of ceramic tiles layered on a fiberglass welding blanket against rifle rounds, specifically a 5.56x45mm projectile from a Sentry Arms BFT 556. The test indicates that this homemade armor was capable of stopping the 5.56 round.

This video tests a $35 Amazon weighted workout plate as a makeshift body armor solution. The plate, weighing 7.75 lbs, was subjected to various handgun and rifle calibers. While it successfully stopped numerous handgun rounds and even some rifle calibers like the .45-70 Government, it was penetrated by 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm rounds. The instructor notes its limitations, including potential backface deformation and the presence of exercise-specific holes, but acknowledges its surprising effectiveness for its low cost.

This video demonstrates a DIY approach to creating rudimentary body armor using common office supplies and ceramic plates. The Civilian Tactical host conducts informal ballistics tests with .22 LR, 9mm FMJ, and 7.62x39mm rounds, showcasing the effectiveness of the layered paper and ceramic against different calibers. While presented informally, the tests offer a practical, albeit basic, look at projectile stopping power.

This video demonstrates the construction of DIY body armor using readily available materials like porcelain tiles and fiberglass. Two primary designs are explored: a solid tile plate and a 'dragon scale' tile plate. The process involves cutting and layering tiles, bonding them with Liquid Nails, and reinforcing with fiberglass resin. The constructed plates are then subjected to ballistic testing with 9mm, .357 Magnum, and 5.56x45mm rounds to evaluate their effectiveness, with results indicating varying levels of protection.

This video title, "$100 Flex Seal BODY ARMOR???", and description, which includes hashtags like #guns, #ammo, and #shotguns, suggests a review or experiment testing the ballistic resistance of body armor made with Flex Seal. The content likely focuses on DIY or budget-friendly personal protective equipment related to firearms, potentially comparing it to traditional body armor or testing its effectiveness against common ammunition. The price point indicates a focus on affordable solutions or a challenge to see if a low-cost material can offer protection.

This guide details the construction and testing of DIY body armor using common hardware store materials like a fiberglass welding blanket and ceramic tiles, secured with duct tape. The video demonstrates its effectiveness against 9mm handgun rounds and 5.56x45mm rifle rounds, comparing its thickness to Level 4 armor. The host, an enthusiast content creator, emphasizes proper range safety during testing.

This video details a budget challenge to create DIY body armor using various materials and budgets, followed by ballistics testing against different calibers. The experiment highlights the effectiveness of different materials and combinations in stopping projectiles, with the $100 pizza pan armor failing against a .50 caliber round, while a combined $0 and $100 armor setup proved effective.

This video demonstrates the critical importance of proper sewing techniques when constructing soft body armor using Kevlar. It highlights that loose layers will not perform as effectively as sewn layers. The process involves bundling five layers of material and sewing them together, often with a double stitch border, using an industrial-grade sewing machine. These sewn bundles are then used in variations for ballistic testing.