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 provides a rigorous test of the RMA 1165 Level IV ballistic plate, evaluating its performance against various threats including handgun rounds, 5.56x45mm (M193 and M855), .30-06 ball, and M2 AP armor-piercing rounds. The testing demonstrates the plate's ability to stop multiple strikes, with a focus on backface deformation and overall integrity. The presenter, Chris from Regular Guy Training, highlights the plate's lightweight nature and its compliance with NIJ standards.

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 tests an OEM Chinese Level 4 ballistic plate sourced directly from a manufacturer. The plate, composed of alumina ceramic and high-density polyethylene with aramid fibers, was subjected to .223/5.56, 7.62x39, and .308 Winchester rounds. While it stopped all projectiles with minimal penetration, significant backface deformation was observed, particularly with the .308. The testing highlights the plate's construction and potential cost-saving measures like foam edging, which may reduce effective ceramic coverage.

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 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.