Concealable Body Armor-Practical or Unnecessary? Featuring RTS Tactical

This guide details the installation of Premier Body Armor's Level 3A ballistic panels into their specialized t-shirt. The instructor emphasizes correct panel orientation, ensuring the 'wear this side next to the body' marking faces inward. The process involves carefully inserting the panels into internal pockets, smoothing them out, and securing them with integrated flaps. The video also includes a review and ballistic testing of the system.

At SHOT Show 2022, Safe Life Defense introduced their Hyperline armor, designed to be the thinnest Level IIIA vest available, measuring approximately 0.18 inches thick. This armor meets the NIJ 07 standard and is intended for concealable use, even under a t-shirt. Future iterations may include inserts for enhanced stab and rifle protection.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test of the Zahal Bulletproof Robot Vest IIIA, showcasing its effectiveness against handgun rounds. The vest is shown to be highly concealable and lightweight, offering protection against various threats including 9mm and .44 Cal handguns, syringes, broken bottles, and ricochets. An upgrade option for rifle fire protection is also noted. The test confirms 100% success with no penetration through the ballistic panels when fired upon with a .45 ACP Glock pistol.

This video introduces the Premier Body Armor Everyday Armor T-Shirt, a discreet Level 3A concealable body armor solution. It highlights the t-shirt's lightweight, moisture-wicking design, and ease of maintenance with removable armor panels. The discussion also touches on NIJ standards, including backface deformation, and the product's US manufacturing and accessible price point.

This video reviews the Safe Life Hyperline, a thin and concealable soft body armor. The reviewer conducts ballistic testing against various calibers, including .22LR, 9mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and 12 gauge slugs. The armor demonstrates impressive performance, stopping all tested rounds without significant backface deformation, even with the thinner material. The reviewer notes its comfort and minimal bulk, making it suitable for covert wear, though it is positioned as a premium, more expensive option.

This video provides an expert-level review and ballistic test of the Premier Body Armor 'Everyday Armor' T-shirt, featuring the thin 'Phoenix' Level IIIA panel. The host, demonstrating high authority and a systematic testing methodology, evaluates the armor's performance against a wide range of handgun calibers, from .22 LR up to .500 S&W Magnum, as well as 12-gauge shotgun rounds and 5.7x28mm. The testing, conducted in Indiana, highlights the armor's ability to stop threats beyond its NIJ rating, while also noting potential for injury due to impact deformation.

This guide details the advanced 'ghost loading' technique for the Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun, as demonstrated by Clint Morgan. It allows for an extra round to be loaded into the chamber without occupying magazine tube capacity. This technique involves manually placing a round on the feed ramp and manipulating the bolt and action release.

This Henry 'New Original' rifle chambered in .45 Colt offers a surprisingly manageable recoil, defying common expectations for the caliber in a lever-action platform. While not traditionally a plinking round due to cost, the shooting experience is exceptionally fun and smooth, making it a noteworthy classic American firearm.

This video showcases a tactical training drill focused on night vision operations. It highlights the importance of proper training, aggressive movement, and effective use of night vision devices and optics for engaging targets in low-light conditions. The drill emphasizes weapon manipulation, target transitions, and passive aiming techniques, demonstrating advanced tactical proficiency.

Clint Morgan, an authoritative voice in firearms, outlines the top 5 guns for an apocalypse scenario, prioritizing reliability, parts availability, and dual-use for defense and hunting. The list includes the Glock 19, Remington 700 Alpha 1 Hunter, Ruger 10/22, Remington 870, and the AR-15 platform, emphasizing practical considerations for survival.