Videos tagged with NIJ Rating

This video provides a detailed overview of Level IV body armor plates from Predator Armor. It explains the NIJ rating requirements, focusing on the plate's ability to stop 30-06 armor-piercing rounds. The construction, including the ceramic strike face, Kevlar backer, and Cordura wrap, is discussed, along with the function of foam padding for protection and trauma mitigation. The video also touches on variations in materials and their impact on weight, thickness, and cost, highlighting Predator Armor's value proposition with a 10-year warranty.

This guide details a rigorous test of Premier Body Armor's Level 4 plates against a variety of threats, culminating in a confrontation with the colossal 700 Nitro Express. The demonstration, led by a high-level firearms content creator, showcases the plate's resilience against common rifle and shotgun rounds, and its ultimate, albeit destructive, stand against the world's largest elephant gun cartridge. It highlights the extreme forces involved in modern ballistic testing.

This video provides a practical, hands-on test of a Premier Body Armor Level IIIA backpack insert. Instructor Autumn demonstrates the insert's ability to stop various handgun rounds, including 9mm, .357 Magnum, and 10mm, as well as a 12-gauge slug. The testing highlights the effectiveness of the Kevlar panels and offers valuable data for consumers considering ballistic protection for everyday carry items.

This video provides a comprehensive test of Premier Body Armor's Fortis Level 3 steel body armor plate, including its proprietary steel construction and integrated Kevlar spall liner. The presenter demonstrates the plate's performance against various calibers (.223/5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester) at close range, emphasizing its ability to stop rounds and mitigate spalling. The video also highlights the effectiveness of the separate spall liner as an upgrade for existing steel plates.

This video details a torture test of Level IV armor, simulating threats from tactical rifles at close range. The armor was subjected to multiple hits from 62-grain M855 and 7.62x54R steel core ammunition. While some penetration occurred after repeated hits in the same area, the armor demonstrated significant resistance, stopping rounds that would otherwise be lethal.

This guide details the testing of AR500 Armor Level III steel plates, demonstrating their effectiveness against various handgun and rifle threats, including .30-06 AP and 5.56 M855. The video highlights the importance of the Line-X/Paxcon anti-spall coating and the 'shooter's cut' design. It concludes that while the armor provides significant protection, it is a supplement to, not a replacement for, tactical awareness and proper defensive strategy.