Discreet Body Armor?

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 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.

This video reviews the Premier Body Armor Everyday Armor Shirt 2.0, highlighting its concealability and Level IIIA protection. The updated 2.0 version features improved panel placement for a narrower profile and was developed with a trauma physician. The shirt is designed for comfortable, low-profile daily wear, offering critical area coverage with its 7.5" x 14" panels.

This guide details how to integrate body armor into everyday carry bags, focusing on brands like Vertex for bags and Premier Body Armor for ballistic inserts. The presenter emphasizes choosing bags with dedicated compartments for armor, allowing for a discreet yet effective layer of protection. Various bag models are showcased, from smaller sling bags to larger tactical backpacks, all designed to accommodate armor alongside other essential gear.

This video demonstrates a durability test of the Tardigrade Industries Maxilla face mask against various calibers, including .22LR, 9mm, .45 ACP, .223, and .500 AutoMax. The mask, rated Level 3A, successfully stopped all projectiles, with only the .500 AutoMax causing significant deformation without penetration. The presenter highlights the mask's resilience and its suitability for personal protection.

This video focuses on exploring versatile Everyday Carry (EDC) options and setups, with a particular emphasis on Level IIIA soft body armor vests. The content aims to showcase different configurations and considerations for individuals looking to enhance their personal protection and preparedness through practical gear choices. It delves into how to effectively integrate a body armor vest into an EDC routine, suggesting practical applications and potential setups.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.