I Bought a $600 Bulletproof Suit!

Published on December 21, 2019
Duration: 14:33

This video tests a $600 Masada Level 3A bulletproof suit jacket against various handgun and magnum calibers, all of which are stopped. However, extreme calibers like the .500 Magnum and 12 gauge slug cause significant backface deformation. As expected, rifle rounds like the 7.62x39mm easily penetrate the soft armor, highlighting its limitations.

Quick Summary

The $600 bulletproof suit jacket, rated NIJ Level 3A, successfully stopped all tested handgun rounds. However, it failed against rifle calibers like 7.62x39mm and showed extreme backface deformation with a .500 Magnum.

Chapters

  1. 00:51Introducing the Bulletproof Suit
  2. 02:35Handgun Caliber Testing (9mm, .45 ACP)
  3. 05:39Magnum & High-Velocity Testing (.44 Mag, 5.7x28mm)
  4. 08:29Extreme Energy Test: .500 Magnum
  5. 09:32Shotgun Testing (Birdshot, Buckshot, Slug)
  6. 12:33Rifle Caliber Failure Point (7.62x39mm)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the protection level of the bulletproof suit tested?

The bulletproof suit jacket tested is rated at NIJ Level 3A. This level is designed to stop most common handgun rounds but is not intended for rifle calibers.

Can a Level 3A bulletproof vest stop rifle rounds?

No, Level 3A soft armor, like the Kevlar in the tested suit jacket, is not rated to stop rifle rounds. The video demonstrates that calibers like 7.62x39mm easily penetrate it.

What was the most powerful round the bulletproof suit stopped?

The suit jacket successfully stopped a .500 Magnum round. However, this resulted in extreme backface deformation, indicating significant blunt force trauma potential.

What is backface deformation in body armor?

Backface deformation refers to how much the armor indents inward upon impact. Excessive deformation, even without penetration, can cause severe internal injuries like broken ribs or organ damage.

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