Extended version | Safe Life Defense FRAS Armor

Published on September 9, 2020
Duration: 52:26

The Safe Life Defense FRAS offers flexible, rifle-rated protection against common threats like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm rounds. While effective against many threats, it can be penetrated by high-velocity rounds like .224 Valkyrie and specialized AP rounds such as M80A1. The design emphasizes full torso coverage, addressing vulnerabilities left by traditional plate carriers.

Quick Summary

The Safe Life Defense FRAS (Flexible Rifle Armor System) is a flexible vest rated to stop rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm. It uses hexagonal ceramic tiles for full torso coverage, addressing vulnerabilities left by traditional plate carriers, though it can be penetrated by specialized AP rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro to Safe Life Defense FRAS
  2. 01:01Evolution of Body Armor
  3. 03:55Soft Armor & Blunt Force Trauma
  4. 07:23Plate Carriers vs. Full Coverage
  5. 13:41FRAS Technical Design
  6. 19:41Live Fire Testing: Standard Threats
  7. 27:07Live Fire Testing: Extreme Threats

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Safe Life Defense FRAS armor system?

The Safe Life Defense FRAS (Flexible Rifle Armor System) is a unique body armor designed to be flexible yet rated to stop common rifle rounds like 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm, offering more coverage than traditional plate carriers.

What threats can the Safe Life Defense FRAS stop?

The FRAS successfully stops standard threats including 5.56x45mm (55gr and M855 Green Tip), 7.62x39mm AK rounds, and .300 Blackout subsonic. It also stops 12-gauge buckshot/slugs and .50 AE rounds.

What are the limitations of the Safe Life Defense FRAS?

While effective against many threats, the FRAS can be penetrated by high-velocity rounds like .224 Valkyrie and specialized armor-piercing rounds such as the M80A1. Blunt force trauma is also a consideration.

How does the FRAS differ from traditional plate carriers?

Unlike rigid plate carriers that primarily protect the vital A-zone, the FRAS uses a flexible design with ceramic tiles to offer rifle-rated protection to the sides and upper chest, areas often left vulnerable by standard carriers.

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