BulletProof T-Shirt from UARM

Published on January 18, 2022
Duration: 16:31

This video demonstrates the ballistic resistance of the UARM CAT Covert Armored T-Shirt through a series of live-fire tests. Host Edwin Sarkissian uses various firearms, from .22 LR to .50 AE, to assess the shirt's ability to stop projectiles and mitigate blunt force trauma, often with a sheet metal plate as a secondary backer. The tests highlight the limitations of soft armor against high-velocity and large-caliber rounds.

Quick Summary

The UARM CAT Covert Armored T-Shirt, rated NIJ Level IIIA, was tested against multiple calibers. It successfully stopped .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, and .44 Magnum rounds. However, high-velocity 5.7x28mm and .50 AE rounds penetrated the shirt, highlighting the limitations of soft armor against rifle cartridges and magnum handgun rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00UARM Bulletproof T-Shirt Introduction
  2. 02:54Testing with .22 LR
  3. 05:00Testing with 9mm Micro-Compact
  4. 08:23Testing with .45 ACP
  5. 09:25Testing with 5.7x28mm
  6. 12:03Testing with .44 Magnum
  7. 13:35Testing with .50 AE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the protection level of the UARM CAT Covert Armored T-Shirt?

The UARM CAT Covert Armored T-Shirt is rated NIJ Level IIIA, meaning it is designed to stop common handgun calibers such as .44 Magnum and 9mm rounds, offering significant protection for concealed wear.

How did the UARM ballistic t-shirt perform against different calibers?

In testing, the UARM t-shirt successfully stopped .22 LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, and .44 Magnum rounds. However, it was penetrated by higher velocity 5.7x28mm and .50 AE rounds, demonstrating the limits of soft armor.

What firearms were used to test the UARM ballistic t-shirt?

The testing involved a variety of firearms including the Diamondback Sidekick (.22 LR), Diamondback DB9 (9mm), Springfield 1911 (.45 ACP), Diamondback DBX 5.7 (5.7x28mm), Taurus Raging Hunter (.44 Magnum), and Desert Eagle (.50 AE).

What is the main limitation of the UARM Covert Armored T-Shirt?

The primary limitation, typical of soft body armor, is its inability to reliably stop high-velocity rifle rounds or extremely powerful handgun calibers. Significant blunt force trauma can also occur even when rounds are stopped.

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