This video details a DIY project to create homemade soft body armor using materials sourced from a hardware store. The creators discuss the construction process and plan to test the armor against NIJ Standards, including evaluating pass-throughs and back face deformation using ballistic clay. A link to their website for commercially available armor is also provided.
This is Part 2 of a DIY body armor project, focusing on testing homemade soft armor made from fiberglass welding blankets. The video aims to determine how many layers are needed to stop a 9mm and a .44 Magnum round, referencing NIJ Standards for Level IIIA. While the DIY armor successfully stopped both calibers, the video concludes it is not very practical. The description also promotes Predator Armor's professional-grade body armor.
This video explores the creation of homemade soft body armor using materials readily available at a local hardware store. The creators detail the construction process and plan to test the armor's effectiveness against NIJ Standards, including assessment of pass-throughs and back-face deformation using a ballistic clay box. The description also promotes their website for non-homemade armor options offering good value and protection. The primary focus is on DIY body armor and its subsequent testing.
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