Videos tagged with Soft Armor

This video demonstrates a ballistic test of a SecDefense USA Level IIIA Bulletproof Mask using a watermelon as a target. The mask is tested against various calibers, including .22LR, 9mm, .357 Magnum, and 5.56 NATO. While it stops handgun rounds, the 5.56 NATO rifle round penetrates as expected for Level IIIA soft armor. The testing is conducted in a casual, experimental, and informative tone by an enthusiast reviewer.

Clint Morgan, a former Marine, provides an expert assessment of the RTS Tactical RICO Vest, highlighting its exceptional comfort, even surpassing issued Eagle Industries gear. He details its Level IIIA HG2 integrated soft armor, QD release system, and side-zipper plate insertion, while also discussing its loadout capabilities and potential drawbacks in donning speed for rapid deployment scenarios. The review emphasizes the vest's ergonomic design for rifle shouldering and its suitability for overt protection needs.

This video features an expert-level ballistic test comparing 1776 USA's lead-free 9mm ammunition against traditional FMJ rounds. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, conducts multiple penetration tests, including cinderblocks, car doors, and body armor, highlighting the superior barrier penetration of the lead-free bonded steel projectiles. The tests also confirm the reliability of the lead-free rounds in cycling a Girsan Influencer X 1911 pistol.

This video tests the durability of a cheap Amazon Level 3A body armor plate against repeated 9mm impacts, comparing it to a soft Level 3A vest. The hard plate, surprisingly, withstood 75 rounds before failure, while the soft vest also showed signs of significant degradation after the same number of impacts. The test highlights the limitations and potential failure points of budget body armor.

This video conducts a rigorous ballistic test on affordable body armor panels, likely sourced from Temu. The instructor fires various handgun calibers, including .380 ACP, 9mm, .45 ACP, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 5.7x28mm, and .454 Casull, at both soft and hard armor plates. The tests demonstrate the armor's ability to stop multiple rounds from lower-powered handguns, with some deformation but no penetration on hard armor. However, higher-powered rounds like the .454 Casull cause significant deformation and penetration on soft armor, highlighting the limitations of the tested material.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of knives against a ballistic vest. It demonstrates that even with a hard armor plate, a knife can penetrate to a limited degree, with the Tecto Hanv knife penetrating about 1/4 inch and the A3 Delta knife penetrating deeper. The video suggests that for stab resistance, hard armor is preferable.

This video reviews the Safe Life Defense Hyperline, an ultra-concealable body armor system. The presenter, a former Green Beret, details its NIJ Certified 3A rating, capable of stopping up to a .44 Magnum. The review includes extensive ballistic testing against 9mm, .44 Magnum, buckshot, slugs, and FN 5.7 rounds, demonstrating its effectiveness and blunt force mitigation. The armor is noted for its thinness (0.19 inches) and flexibility after a break-in period, making it suitable for covert operations and concerned citizens.

Spiritus Systems is now stocking Slate Solutions Cummerbund Insert Sets, offering soft armor solutions designed to integrate with their plate carriers. These inserts are available in four sizes (5x7, 5x9, 5x11, 5x14) and require a corresponding Spiritus Systems side armor bag and cap for mounting. They can be used as standalone soft armor or paired with hard plates like the Hesco 4101 LV for enhanced threat protection.

This YouTube video, titled 'Testing Process of Body Armor | HESCO Manufacturing,' focuses on the manufacturing and testing procedures for body armor produced by HESCO. While the specific type of armor or any firearms used in testing are not detailed in the provided description, the core content revolves around the rigorous evaluation of protective gear, likely for tactical or law enforcement applications. The video aims to showcase the quality and reliability of HESCO's body armor through their internal testing processes.

This comprehensive guide from Adam at Spiritus Systems breaks down the essentials of choosing and setting up body armor. It covers critical aspects like proper sizing for plates and carriers, understanding NIJ threat levels and special threat ratings, differentiating between SAPI and Shooters cuts, and the materials and costs involved. The video also details Adam's personal plate carrier configuration, offering practical insights for users.

This video contrasts the performance of ballistic nylon, historically used in World War II, with modern body armor materials like Kevlar. It highlights that ballistic nylon, even in a 4lb panel, is insufficient for modern ballistic protection, requiring significantly more layers and thickness to approach Level IIIA standards. The speaker emphasizes the advancements in technology, urging viewers to be grateful for Kevlar's superior protection.

This video demonstrates a ballistic panel's performance against a 9mm round. A panel with 54 layers of ballistic material was tested, but it failed to stop the 9mm projectile, showing penetration. The presenter notes that a thicker panel (70 layers total) was previously shown to stop the round, highlighting the importance of sufficient layering for effective ballistic protection.