$25 Temu Body Armor VS Crossbow Bolt

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 durability of a $25 Temu body armor vest against a 75-pound crossbow bolt. While the armor stopped the bolt, it penetrated approximately two-thirds of the way through, indicating it is not arrow-proof despite being rated for 9mm and .223 rounds. The test highlights the limitations of budget body armor against different types of threats.

This video tests budget Level IV body armor plates purchased from Temu. The testing involves multiple calibers, including 9mm, .22LR, 5.56mm (ball and green tip AP), and .458 SOCOM. The presenter evaluates the plates based on penetration, structural integrity, and backface deformation, ultimately concluding that while compromised, the budget plates offer a viable option for emergency preparedness on a budget.

This guide details the testing of a budget-priced body armor plate, evaluating its performance against various calibers from .22 LR up to 6.5 Creedmoor. The Civilian Tactical host, an established tactical gear reviewer, demonstrates the plate's capabilities and limitations, highlighting significant backface deformation even when rounds are stopped. The testing involves multiple firearms including Volquartsen, Zastava, Glock, and CMMG models.

This guide details the experimental testing of custom-loaded 12-gauge shotgun shells containing crossbow bolts, conducted by Civilian Tactical. The tests assess accuracy, energy transfer, and lethality, concluding that while highly inaccurate, these projectiles are extremely lethal. The host emphasizes safety and warns against home replication.

This video from Civilian Tactical tests the ballistic resistance of a Spanish Comb (Morion) helmet. The host, demonstrating high expertise in ballistic testing, shows how the helmet's design effectively deflects smaller calibers like .22 LR and .380 Auto, but is penetrated by rifle rounds. The test highlights the historical armor's limitations against modern firearms.

This video presents a humorous skit emphasizing the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It visually demonstrates a handgun malfunction and uses a relatable, albeit exaggerated, scenario with a spent casing to highlight the potential dangers of inadequate eye safety. The creator, experienced in firearm handling and tactical gear, reinforces this essential safety message.

This video features a 'bulletproof' test where a tree is used as a ballistic medium to test various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high-level firearms expertise, shows that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG can be significantly stopped by a dense tree, with none of the tested rounds achieving a complete pass-through. The test highlights the surprising terminal ballistics of different ammunition types against natural barriers.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the concept of using a human body, simulated with ballistic gel, as a suppressor. The host fires a Derya Arms .22 rifle directly against a ballistic gel head and block, noting the shot sounded 'dead silent.' The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head and into the gel block.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a Belgian M1 steel helmet, evaluating its resistance against various calibers from birdshot to .223. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, shows that the helmet is not bulletproof against common handgun and rifle rounds like 9mm and .223. The host's energetic and demonstration-oriented style, coupled with expertise in tactical gear, provides a clear assessment of the helmet's limitations.