Videos tagged with Level 3A Body Armor

This video tests the effectiveness of a medieval handgonne and its projectiles against modern body armor. The handgonne, a crude firearm from the 1400s-1500s, fired wooden bolts with iron tips. Tests included shooting ballistics gel and both soft (Level 3A) and hard (Level 4 ceramic) body armor. The medieval projectiles proved surprisingly effective against soft armor, penetrating both sides, while the lead ball did not penetrate. Against hard armor, the projectiles caused surface damage but did not penetrate.

This video clarifies the distinctions between Level 3A and Level 3+ body armor. Level 3A is an official NIJ standard focused on handgun protection, stopping rounds up to .44 Magnum and .357 SIG, and is typically soft, lightweight, and flexible. Level 3+ is not an official NIJ standard but refers to Level 3 plates that offer enhanced protection beyond the standard 7.62x51mm requirement, with specific additional round protection varying by manufacturer.

This video demonstrates the stab-resistant capabilities of Safe Life Defense Level 3A body armor. Reviewer Johnny Q, a tactical gear influencer, uses a ballistic head model and a folding knife to test the armor's effectiveness against stabbing threats. The results show the armor successfully prevented penetration, validating its protection against knife attacks. The video also provides a discount code for viewers.

This video demonstrates a comparative test of a 9mm Glock and a 70lb draw weight compound bow against Level 3A body armor. The 9mm round was stopped by the armor, while the broadhead-tipped arrow from the compound bow fully penetrated the vest and mannequin. The host, identified as an outdoor enthusiast with familiarity in armor ratings and safe firearm handling, provides an energetic and experimental analysis of the results.

This video explains the NIJ (National Institute of Justice) standards for body armor, focusing on what Level 3A protection entails. It aims to educate consumers about the different NIJ levels, including Level IIA, Level II, Level IIIA, Level III, and Level IV, as well as the commonly found Level III+. The description encourages viewers to check out Predator Armor's body armor lineup and emphasizes the importance of understanding these standards to make informed purchasing decisions for personal needs.

This video tests the effectiveness of Level 3A soft body armor against various handgun and rifle calibers. The armor successfully stopped multiple 22 LR, 9mm, and 45 ACP rounds, demonstrating significant blunt force trauma but no penetration. However, it failed to stop an AK-47 round, which penetrated completely. A specialized high-velocity 9mm round also penetrated the armor.

This video details a rigorous test of a Safe Vest Level 3A body armor panel using a DP-12 12 gauge shotgun. The instructor progresses from birdshot and buckshot to various powerful shotgun slugs, including a 'spicy slug' and a solid steel slug, to assess the vest's stopping power. The testing demonstrates the vest's ability to withstand multiple impacts from high-energy shotgun rounds, though significant deformation and fabric damage are observed with the most potent ammunition.

This review covers the RTS Tactical Bulletproof Pillow, a product designed for home defense against small arms fire. The pillow features a removable Level 3A ballistic insert, with an optional 3A+ upgrade. Testing demonstrated its effectiveness against 9mm, .45 ACP, and .44 Magnum rounds, though it did not stop .223/5.56mm as expected, aligning with its stated ratings.

This video demonstrates a point-blank 9mm ballistic test on a Level 3A body armor vest using ballistic clay to measure backface deformation. The test, conducted by 704 Tactical, highlights that while the vest stopped the round, the significant indentation in the clay indicates a potentially lethal impact to internal organs in a real-world scenario. The expert reviewer emphasizes the importance of understanding backface deformation beyond just round penetration.

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Level 3A body armor vest from SafeVest against various handgun and shotgun calibers, including some high-velocity rounds. The instructor demonstrates the vest's ability to stop standard rounds like 9mm, 40 S&W, 357 SIG, 10mm, and 44 Magnum. It also tests specialized ammunition like 'Devastator' 9mm rounds and 12 gauge slugs, with surprising results against 22 TCM and 10mm extreme penetrators. The testing methodology involves shooting the vest at close range and observing for pass-throughs and deformation.

This video tests the penetration power of a Bear compound bow, set at a 62-pound draw weight, against various targets. The bow, a beginner's model, demonstrates significant power, penetrating multiple water jugs and sporting clays. It also shows impressive, though not complete, penetration on a car door but fails to penetrate level 3A body armor. The experiment highlights the effectiveness of water for stopping projectiles and the surprising resilience of car windows.