I shot my grandpa's Vietnam war body armor

Published on February 23, 2021
Duration: 13:02

This video tests Vietnam War-era body armor against various firearms, from a 12-gauge shotgun to a full-auto AK-47. While the vest stopped birdshot and a 12-gauge slug, it was penetrated by a custom 9mm submachine gun and a full-auto Glock 17. It offered no protection against rifle rounds and was easily defeated by knives.

Quick Summary

Vietnam War-era body armor, estimated Level 3A, stopped 12-gauge birdshot and slugs but was penetrated by 9mm rounds from custom SMGs and a full-auto Glock 17. It offered no protection against AK-47 rifle rounds and was not stab-resistant.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Vietnam War Body Armor Test
  2. 01:0412-Gauge Shotgun vs Body Armor
  3. 03:31Custom .22 Machine Gun Test
  4. 05:39Knife Penetration Test
  5. 06:22Custom 9mm SMG Test
  6. 07:49Full-Auto Glock 17 Test
  7. 09:1212-Gauge Slug Pipe Pistol Test
  8. 11:19Full-Auto AK-47 Final Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What firearms were used to test the Vietnam War body armor?

The Vietnam War body armor was tested against a 12-gauge sawed-off shotgun, a custom .22 caliber machine gun, a custom 9mm submachine gun, a full-auto Glock 17, a 12-gauge slug from a pipe pistol, and a full-auto AK-47.

Did the Vietnam War body armor stop bullets?

The armor stopped 12-gauge birdshot and a 12-gauge slug. However, it was penetrated by 9mm rounds from a custom SMG and a full-auto Glock 17, and offered no protection against 7.62x39mm AK-47 rounds.

Is Vietnam War body armor stab-resistant?

No, the Vietnam War body armor was easily penetrated by knives from Ravencrest Tactical, indicating it is not designed for stab resistance.

What is the protection level of Vietnam War body armor?

The armor is estimated to be Level 3A soft armor, which is typically rated to stop most handgun rounds but not rifle rounds. This was confirmed in the testing.

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