Videos tagged with NIJ Level 3

This video features Shortshot Tony, a tactical gear influencer, demonstrating the benefits of lightweight polyethylene armor plates. He highlights their significantly lower weight compared to ceramic or steel plates, their multi-hit Level 3 protection, and a unique buoyancy feature. The video also includes a brief showcase of the Tekto F3 Charlie folding knife.

This video discusses HR 3247, a bill aiming to ban the purchase, ownership, or possession of 'enhanced body armor' by civilians. The bill defines enhanced body armor as having ballistic resistance exceeding NIJ Level 3. The speaker highlights the bill's 'sneaky' approach, potential for public misinterpretation, and the problematic exceptions, particularly the exclusion of veterans. The video encourages proactive body armor acquisition due to potential future restrictions.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features an expert-level test of a Level 4 ballistic shield against extreme elephant gun calibers. The host, Scott, demonstrates the shield's capabilities against various handguns and powerful rifle cartridges, including the 700 Nitro Express and .577 Tyrannosaur, ultimately showing its limits against sustained fire from a .30-06 HCAR. The content highlights the impressive stopping power of modern ballistic protection and the immense energy of large-caliber firearms.

This video compares AR500 steel and ceramic composite ballistic plates. Steel plates (NIJ Level 3) are durable and handle multiple hits but are heavy and pose a spalling risk. Ceramic plates (NIJ Level 4) are lighter and stop higher velocity rounds but are fragile and vulnerable to repeated impacts in the same area. The choice depends on threat profile and weight needs.