Videos tagged with NIJ Level 3A

This video provides an expert review of Swiss surplus ballistic vests, rated NIJ Level 3A with anti-stab protection. The host, demonstrating high authority, details their technical specifications, including Finnish manufacturing and available male/female models. Live fire testing showcases their effectiveness against handgun and shotgun threats, while also confirming they are not rated for rifle rounds, even with the included hard plate insert. The vests are presented as suitable for Airsoft, LARP, or collection, with potential for concealment or integration into tactical setups.

This video tests the world's first bulletproof glove, designed like a catcher's mitt, against various firearm calibers. It successfully stops handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum and rifle rounds using ceramic puck inserts. However, an extreme .416 Rigby round proves too powerful, destroying the glove and dummy, highlighting the limits of even advanced protective gear.

This video provides a practical test of a Protection Group Denmark ballistic helmet rated for NIJ Level 3A. The host demonstrates its effectiveness against common handgun calibers including .380 Auto, 9mm, .45 ACP, and .38 Special, all of which were stopped. The helmet's limitations were shown when tested with a .460 S&W Magnum, which penetrated the helmet, confirming it performed as rated within its specified protection level.

This video tests the RTS Tactical Level 3A bulletproof pillow, demonstrating its dual functionality as a comfortable pillow and a ballistic shield. It successfully stops rounds from .22 Magnum up to .50 AE, including .44 Magnum, showcasing its effectiveness for personal and home defense scenarios. The pillow's design includes straps for use as a shield during tactical movements.

The DEVTAC RONIN is a Japanese-made ballistic helmet offering NIJ Level 3A protection, capable of stopping calibers up to .44 Magnum. It features a Kevlar construction, integrated ventilation fans to prevent fogging, and ANSI Z87+ rated lenses for 180-degree visibility. Currently utilized by Thai police, its design prioritizes officer safety in high-risk operations, though it is restricted to government agencies.

This ballistic test by Garand Thumb reveals that NIJ Level 3A rated ballistic masks, while stopping some projectiles, fail to adequately protect the wearer due to extreme backface deformation. Hits from a .44 Magnum caused fatal deformation, and rifle rounds completely penetrated. The conclusion is that these masks are largely ineffective and potentially dangerous, recommending helmets and proper training instead.

This video features a rigorous torture test of bulletproof clothing from 'Bulletproof Everyone,' with hosts Scott from Kentucky Ballistics and Matt from Demolition Ranch. They tested Level 2 and Level 3A soft armor integrated into everyday apparel against various handgun, magnum, shotgun, and rifle calibers, including a .50 BMG round. While the armor stopped many threats, significant blunt force trauma was observed, and it ultimately failed against the .50 BMG.

This video tests the RTS Tactical Level 3A ballistic shield against various handgun calibers, including its rated maximum of .44 Magnum. The shield successfully stops all handgun rounds, with minimal deformation. It also demonstrates its limitations by failing to stop rifle rounds like 7.62x39mm, as expected for its rating.

This video tests a $600 Masada Level 3A bulletproof suit jacket against various handgun and magnum calibers, all of which are stopped. However, extreme calibers like the .500 Magnum and 12 gauge slug cause significant backface deformation. As expected, rifle rounds like the 7.62x39mm easily penetrate the soft armor, highlighting its limitations.

This Forgotten Weapons video compares the armor penetration capabilities of the 5.45x18mm PSM and the 7.62x25mm Tokarev rounds against NIJ Level 3A soft body armor. While both calibers penetrate the vest, the 7.62x25mm Tokarev demonstrates significantly more energy transfer and physical damage to the armor and backing material compared to the cleaner penetration of the 5.45x18mm.