How Effective is a Bulletproof Shield in REAL LIFE???

Published on February 19, 2024
Duration: 18:19

This video tests the effectiveness of a Premier Body Armor Level III rifle-rated bulletproof shield against various handgun and rifle calibers. Using a ballistic dummy, the test demonstrates the shield's ability to stop rounds with minimal backface deformation and surprisingly little spalling. Even high-powered rifle rounds like the .45-70 and .375 H&H Magnum failed to penetrate the shield, though they caused significant deformation and eventually broke the shield on the final shots.

Quick Summary

A Premier Body Armor Level III bulletproof shield was tested against numerous handgun and rifle calibers, including 5.56x45mm, .45-70, and .375 H&H Magnum. The shield demonstrated exceptional performance, stopping all rounds without penetration, though higher-powered calibers caused significant deformation and eventually broke the shield.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Premier Body Armor Shield
  2. 00:27Testing Methodology & Ballistic Bob
  3. 02:3022 Long Rifle Test
  4. 03:449mm Test
  5. 05:0440 Smith & Wesson Test
  6. 06:065.7x28mm Test
  7. 07:1212 Gauge Birdshot Test
  8. 08:2212 Gauge Slug Test
  9. 09:085.56x45mm Rifle Test
  10. 10:227.62x39mm Rifle Test (Worst Case)
  11. 11:2445-70 Government Rifle Test
  12. 12:48375 H&H Magnum Rifle Test
  13. 14:51375 H&H Magnum Test (Second Shot)
  14. 17:13Conclusion & Shield Performance Summary

Frequently Asked Questions

How effective is a Level III bulletproof shield against rifle rounds?

A Level III shield, like the Premier Body Armor one tested, can stop common rifle rounds such as 5.56x45mm and 7.62x39mm. While it did not penetrate, higher-powered rounds like .45-70 and .375 H&H Magnum caused significant deformation and eventually broke the shield, though still without full penetration.

Does a bulletproof shield prevent shrapnel from hitting the user?

In this extensive test, the bulletproof shield showed minimal spalling and very little shrapnel deflection towards the user. Even when rounds caused significant damage to the shield, fragments did not appear to be directed upwards into the face or neck area.

What is the risk of injury when using a bulletproof shield?

While a shield can stop bullets, the impact energy transfer can still cause significant blunt force trauma to the user's arm, potentially leading to bruising or broken bones. The shield itself can also deform or break under extreme impact.

Which calibers were tested against the Level III bulletproof shield?

The test included 22LR, 9mm, .40 S&W, 5.7x28mm, 12 gauge birdshot and slug, 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm, .45-70 Government, and .375 H&H Magnum. The shield performed exceptionally well against all tested calibers.

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