This video demonstrates the limitations of Level 3 body armor against specific ammunition types. While Level 3 plates successfully stopped .308 rounds, they were penetrated by M855 5.56 Green Tip ammunition. The presenter, identifying as a gun store employee rather than a professional tester, highlights that specialized plates like 'Special Threat' or 'Level 3 Plus' are necessary for protection against such rounds.
This video demonstrates the performance of Level 3 body armor against common rifle rounds. It tests 5.56x45mm FMJ, 7.62x39mm FMJ, and 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) rounds. The armor shows significant backface deformation with the 7.62x39mm and 308 rounds, indicating substantial force transfer, though it successfully stops all tested rounds.
This video details a custom Henry X Model lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Government, featuring aftermarket enhancements from Ranger Point Precision. The core of the video is a ballistic test comparing the rifle's performance against Paladin Armor Systems Level 3 body armor plates at 10 yards, demonstrating the plate's ability to stop multiple .45-70 rounds.
This YouTube Shorts video, titled "44 mag vs Level 3 Poly Plate - What will win???", features a test comparing the penetration capabilities of a .44 Magnum round against a Level III rated body armor plate. The description highlights the Predator Armor Level III lightweight plate, made from UHMWPE, weighing 3.5 lbs and measuring 0.8" thick. It meets NIJ Level III standards, capable of stopping 7.62x51 (M80 Ball) and 5.56 (M193) rounds. The plate is designed for comfort and mobility with a multicurve form and is manufactured in the USA. The video aims to educate viewers on the performance of this body armor against a powerful handgun caliber.
This video from Shot Show 2019 showcases new body armor products from Spartan Armor Systems. Key items include Level 3 rated plates weighing 3.2 lbs each with a urethane coating, Level 4 multi-hit plates, and various plate carriers like the Sentinel Gen 2, Legion, and Leonardo models, highlighting features such as adjustable sizing, removable cummerbunds, and compatibility with different soft armor panels.
This video demonstrates a high-energy ballistics test where AR500 Armor Level III plates are subjected to impacts from a 37mm Parrott Rifle cannon. The expert instructors from Iraqveteran8888, Chad and Eric, use a chronograph to measure projectile velocity and analyze the armor's performance against both a solid 1.5lb lead projectile and a canister round of 00 buckshot. The results highlight the extreme energy transfer and the armor's ability to stop projectiles, while also emphasizing the survivability implications of such impacts.
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