Videos tagged with NIJ Standard

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 provides a comprehensive test and review of the RMA Armament Gen2 1165 RF3 rated lightweight armor plate. The reviewer, with extensive experience in wearing armor, conducts rigorous ballistic testing against various calibers including 300 Win Mag, M80A1, M193, M855, 7.62x39, 10mm, and 9mm. The plate demonstrates impressive performance, stopping all tested rounds initially and showcasing its edge-to-edge protection, though it eventually fails after significant compromise.

This video clarifies the distinction between Level 3 and Level 3+ body armor, emphasizing that '3+' is not an official NIJ standard but indicates enhanced threat protection. Predator Armor's Level 3 plate stops six rounds of 7.62x51mm M80 at 2780 ft/s, while their Level 3+ plate is engineered for higher velocity threats like 5.56mm M193 and 855 rounds exceeding 3000 ft/s, and even 300 Win Mag to a good extent. The video stresses that 'plus' offerings vary significantly between manufacturers.

This video details the rigorous testing procedures for Hesco body armor plates, conducted in a NIJ-certified laboratory. It showcases critical tests like drop tests, backface deformation measurement using calipers on clay, and live-fire ballistic impact evaluations. The process emphasizes precise ammunition preparation with tools like a Lyman reloading press to ensure consistent and reliable test results, highlighting the high standards required for body armor certification.

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 provides an expert-level demonstration of which handgun rounds can defeat NIJ Level 3A body armor. The 1ShotTV host, with high authority and extensive experience, tests specialized ammunition like Liberty Civil Defense .357 Sig and Underwood 10mm Extreme Penetrator, alongside common calibers, using ballistic gel and cinder blocks. The results highlight how modern ammunition technology can overcome standard soft armor, with a .45-70 Government round showing extreme destructive power.

This video provides a first look at the PDW ZCaB-AW bag and Premier Body Armor's IIIA backpack insert. The presenter highlights Prometheus Design Works' approach to small-batch production and the rugged construction of their gear, including an insulated bag and water bottle. The core focus shifts to Premier Body Armor's Level IIIA backpack inserts, detailing their NIJ testing and compatibility with various backpacks, including specific fits for X-Block Design and Prometheus Design Works packs. The presenter demonstrates how the inserts can be integrated without significantly compromising backpack functionality.

This video provides an in-depth review and ballistic testing of LA Police Gear's Level III armor plates and carrier. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, demonstrates the plates' performance against various threats, including M855, .30-06 AP rounds, and buckshot, exceeding standard Level III expectations. The review also covers the features and value of the accompanying plate carrier.

This video details the testing of a Shot Stop Duritium Level III+ composite body armor plate. The presenter, Andrew, highlights the plate's performance against various threats, including M855, M193, and even M855A1, which it successfully stopped despite not being NIJ certified. The testing also included a 300 Blackout MATAGuide projectile, which was also defeated. The video emphasizes the significant performance gap between NIJ Level III and Level IV standards and the potential improvements with the upcoming NIJ standard update.

This video reviews and tests Shot Stop's Level 3A body armor panels, including a unique rigid, whiteboard-like panel and a more traditional flexible panel. The testing involves multiple calibers (.9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) fired at close range, demonstrating the armor's ability to stop rounds without penetration. The reviewer highlights Shot Stop's transparency in posting ballistic charts.