Videos tagged with Hesco Armor

This guide details the setup of the T.REX AC0 Plate Carrier, as demonstrated by Lucas Botkin from T.REX ARMS. It covers the attachment of essential components like magazine placards, dangler pouches, ballistic plates, communication devices, and medical kits. The process emphasizes efficient cable routing and logical equipment placement for a functional and low-profile loadout.

This video provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing and testing processes for composite body armor, specifically focusing on Hesco plates. It details the multi-step production from raw materials to finished product, including the use of polyethylene and ceramic components. The video also extensively covers NIJ certification standards, ballistic testing methodologies, and the importance of rigorous quality control to ensure reliable protection.

This video details the rigorous testing procedures for Hesco body armor plates, conducted in a NIJ-certified laboratory. It showcases critical tests like drop tests, backface deformation measurement using calipers on clay, and live-fire ballistic impact evaluations. The process emphasizes precise ammunition preparation with tools like a Lyman reloading press to ensure consistent and reliable test results, highlighting the high standards required for body armor certification.

Braxton, a former paratrooper and DARC instructor, provides an in-depth breakdown of his personal tactical kit. He details his helmet setup with advanced NVGs and accessories, his primary Geissele URGI rifle with specific optics and laser, and a modified Remington Tac-14 breaching shotgun. The presentation covers his Spiritus Systems plate carrier, armor, and various pouches and retention methods, emphasizing practical application and high-quality gear selection.

This video debunks common misconceptions about NIJ body armor certification, explaining that while NIJ sets standards, certification doesn't guarantee ongoing quality. The speaker emphasizes that NIJ does not certify ballistic helmets and highlights the limitations of the certification process, including the potential for manufacturers to deviate from original standards and the issues with fit tests. The video suggests that extensive independent YouTube testing may offer a more reliable indicator of armor quality and consistency over time than NIJ certification alone.

This video from the 1911 Syndicate provides a science-based torture test of Hesco body armor, specifically reviewing the Hesco L210 and 3810 plates. The L210 is presented as a special threat plate with a focus on its thinness and shooter's cut, designed to handle light armor-piercing threats. The 3810, in a SAPI cut, is described as a lightweight option suitable for range use and capable of stopping pistol rounds and some rifle rounds. The video also briefly introduces the 1911 Syndicate's background in real estate serving the military/LE/shooting/hunting communities and their role as content producers.