Bulletproof Clothing Torture Test (ft. Demolition Ranch)

Published on September 14, 2021
Duration: 20:22

This video features Scott from Kentucky Ballistics and Matt from Demolition Ranch conducting an extensive torture test on bulletproof clothing from 'Bulletproof Everyone.' They assess the effectiveness of Level 2 and Level 3A NIJ-rated soft armor panels integrated into everyday wear against a variety of handgun, shotgun, and rifle calibers, including extreme rounds like .50 BMG. The test highlights the limitations of soft armor against high-powered rifle threats and the significant blunt force trauma that can occur even when rounds are stopped.

Quick Summary

This video tortures tests 'Bulletproof Everyone' NIJ Level 2 and 3A soft body armor. While effective against most handgun calibers and even .44 Magnum, the armor failed against extreme handgun rounds and was easily penetrated by a .50 BMG rifle round, highlighting limitations and significant blunt force trauma.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Event Announcement
  2. 01:52Bulletproof Everyone Product Overview
  3. 04:21Handgun Caliber Testing (Level 2)
  4. 06:32Magnum Caliber Testing
  5. 08:49Level 3A Jacket Testing
  6. 11:03Shotgun and Rifle Round Stacking
  7. 15:37Extreme Testing: .50 BMG

Frequently Asked Questions

What levels of NIJ body armor were tested in the video?

The video tested NIJ Level 2 and Level 3A soft armor panels integrated into everyday clothing. Level 3A is generally considered more protective against higher-velocity handgun rounds than Level 2.

How did the bulletproof clothing perform against different firearm calibers?

The soft armor successfully stopped common handgun rounds like .22 LR, 9mm, and .45 ACP, and even .44 Magnum. However, it failed against extreme handgun rounds like .50 AE and .500 Magnum, and was completely penetrated by a .50 BMG rifle round.

What is blunt force trauma in the context of body armor testing?

Blunt force trauma refers to the impact energy transferred to the body even when the projectile is stopped by armor. Significant blunt force trauma was noted on the mannequin during testing, indicating potential injury even with successful projectile defeat.

Can soft body armor stop rifle rounds?

Generally, soft body armor like Level 2 and Level 3A is not designed to stop rifle rounds. While stacking multiple layers showed some resistance to 7.62x39 and 5.56x45, a powerful .50 BMG round easily penetrated all tested layers.

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