Videos tagged with NIJ RF2

This video reviews the Guard Dog Level 3+ Personal Ballistic Shield, detailing its construction materials (aluminum oxide and UHMWPE) and NIJ RF2 rating. The presenter verifies its dimensions and tests its actual weight, finding it lighter than advertised. The shield is noted for its waterproof polyurea coating and its utility in providing enhanced safety during shooting activities.

This video details a comprehensive ballistic testing of the Premier Body Armor Fortis Level III+ GT plate, a NIJ RF2 rated armor designed as a lightweight alternative to Level IV plates. The testing involves multiple rifle caliber threats at close range (25 feet) and extended distances (100 yards), evaluating penetration and back face deformation. The plate demonstrates impressive performance against common threats like 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm, while also showing its limitations against higher-level threats at longer ranges as expected.

This video demonstrates a practical test comparing steel and ceramic/composite body armor, focusing on the critical role of a spall liner. The presenter shoots both types of plates wrapped in shirts with various calibers to illustrate the fragmentation and spall generated by steel plates, highlighting how a spall liner mitigates these dangerous projectiles. The test reveals significant differences in how each armor type handles impact energy and material shedding.

This video provides an in-depth test of Premier Body Armor's FORTIS line of affordable body armor plates. The reviewer, Magic Prepper, tests three different plates (FORTIS 3+ RF1, FORTIS 3+ GT RF2, and Level 4 RF3) against various rifle calibers including M193, M855, and 308 M80. The testing focuses on penetration, backface deformation, and overall performance relative to NIJ standards and manufacturer claims, offering insights into the value proposition of budget-friendly ballistic protection.