Ballistic face Shield from China

Published on October 31, 2022
Duration: 10:02

This review tests an allegedly NIJ Level IIIA ballistic face shield from AliExpress. While an impact-resistant shield failed against 9mm, the ballistic shield successfully stopped 12-gauge birdshot, .22 LR, .32 ACP, 9mm FMJ, Sellier & Bellot XRG, and even 7.62x25mm Tokarev rounds. Despite impressive ballistic performance for its price, the mounting system was found to be flimsy.

Quick Summary

An AliExpress ballistic face shield, claimed to be NIJ Level IIIA, was tested and successfully stopped 9mm FMJ, Sellier & Bellot XRG, and even 7.62x25mm Tokarev rounds. Despite impressive ballistic performance for its low price, the mounting system was found to be flimsy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: AliExpress Visors
  2. 00:51Impact Shield: Shotgun Test
  3. 02:04Impact Shield: .22 LR & 9mm Failure
  4. 04:16Ballistic Shield: Small Calibers Test
  5. 05:31Ballistic Shield: 9mm Test
  6. 07:22Ballistic Shield: 7.62x25mm Tokarev Test
  7. 08:30Final Assessment & Mounting Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What protection level is the AliExpress ballistic face shield claimed to have?

The ballistic face shield purchased from AliExpress is claimed to be rated NIJ Level IIIA. This standard typically protects against most handgun rounds and some lower-velocity rifle rounds.

Did the AliExpress ballistic face shield stop common handgun rounds like 9mm?

Yes, the ballistic face shield successfully stopped multiple 9mm FMJ and Sellier & Bellot XRG projectiles, even when impacts were close together, with no significant back-face deformation.

How did the AliExpress ballistic face shield perform against higher velocity rounds?

The shield successfully stopped 7.62x25mm Tokarev rounds, which exceed the NIJ IIIA standard. However, the impact energy caused the mounting bracket to bend.

What were the main criticisms of the AliExpress ballistic face shield?

While the ballistic performance was praised for the price, the primary criticisms focused on the flimsy mounting system, which was not robust and didn't position the shield optimally.

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