Dressing Like John Wick | Tactical Rifleman

This video details ballistic testing of the Premier Body Armor Everyday Armor T-Shirt, designed for concealable protection. The testing demonstrates the shirt's ability to stop various handgun calibers, including .22 Long Rifle, 9mm, .45 ACP, and .45 Long Colt, up to its stated Level IIIA rating. The presenter highlights its utility for 'gray man' scenarios where overt tactical gear is undesirable.

This video reviews Premier Body Armor's concealable soft armor shirt and backpack inserts, demonstrating their protective capabilities through live-fire testing. The presenter, Eric from Iraqveteran8888, showcases the lightweight Level 3A shirt, its comfort, and concealability. The testing includes various calibers from 9mm to .44 Magnum, assessing the armor's ability to stop rounds and its backface deformation. The video also touches on Level 3+ hard plates for backpacks and emphasizes the importance of everyday armor for civilian use.

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 review tests the BulletProof Everyone Low Visibility Armor Shirt, featuring Level 3A protection. The shirt is designed for concealability and comfort, with moisture-wicking fabric and zippered access for armor panels. Testing demonstrated its ability to stop common handgun calibers, including 9mm, .45 ACP, and .357 Magnum, and impressively, even a .500 S&W Magnum load, though it exceeded its rated capabilities with 5.7x28mm rounds.

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.

The RTS Tactical Sleek 2.0 is a low-profile plate carrier designed for concealability under clothing or uniforms. It features integrated AR-15 and pistol magazine pouches on the cummerbund, offering a compact solution for carrying essential ammunition without the bulk of a traditional tactical carrier. The carrier is constructed from lightweight, stretchy material and is available in multiple sizes.

Instruction from Karl Erickson of Tactical Rifleman demonstrates a critical close-quarters combat technique: using a tactical fixed blade knife to create space when an opponent attempts to grab a pistol. The video highlights the risks of close-range pistol draws and advocates for a knife transition to safely disengage and re-establish a firing platform. This technique emphasizes anatomical targets for creating distance rather than immediate lethal force.

This guide details a Navy SEAL's CQC room clearing technique, emphasizing 'economy of motion' and precise footwork. It highlights the critical 'long step' maneuver for maintaining balance and readiness when entering a corner-fed room, contrasting it with the dangerous 'short step.' The instruction, delivered by a subject matter expert, focuses on life-saving fundamentals for tactical proficiency.

This guide details an emergency ammo resupply technique using a standard USGI 6-Pocket Bandolier, as demonstrated by Karl Erickson from Tactical Rifleman. It explains how to utilize the bandolier's expandable pockets, designed for 5.56mm magazines, to rapidly pack ammunition for field resupply. The technique emphasizes efficient loading and compact storage for integration into tactical kits.

This video provides an expert-level ballistic gelatin test comparing 9mm and .45 ACP defensive ammunition. Instruction comes from Pete, a retired USSF member, who details the performance of Barnes TAC-XPD 9mm and Cor-Bon Pow'R Ball .45 ACP. The comparison focuses on penetration depth, wound cavitation, and feeding reliability, particularly for 1911 platforms.