Is Side Armor USEFUL? ft. @ArmoredRepublic2 #civtac #edc #tactical

This video breaks down five distinct types of body armor, ranging from flexible Level 3A soft armor for pistol threats to various Level 4 plates designed for rifle calibers like .30-06 AP. It highlights the trade-offs between protection, weight, comfort, and cost, featuring options like budget-friendly AR500 steel plates and ultra-lightweight P3 plates. The explanation emphasizes choosing armor based on specific threats and intended use, such as urban EDC versus higher-risk scenarios.

This Team Room video features Adam T providing a comprehensive guide on selecting and fitting side armor for plate carriers. The content focuses on the basics of side armor and offers a walkthrough for choosing the correct size carriers for an LV-119 kit. The video also directs viewers to a kit configurator on the Spiritus Systems website for building their own plate carriers and provides links to their website and social media channels.

This video tests the effectiveness of body armor and a ballistic helmet against an AR-15. A budget $250 AR-15 fired 30 rounds at a target simulating armor coverage from 75 feet. The results indicate that body armor is highly likely to protect vital organs in a typical shooting scenario, though neck and gut areas remain exposed.

This video tests Armored Republic's C3 IV+ ceramic body armor plates against AP (Armor-Piercing) ammunition at a 50-yard distance. The test utilizes two new C3 plates mounted in an AR Veritas Lite Plate Carrier, and the setup is described as being tested on a torso dummy named 'Tear-y'. The description emphasizes that the tests are for entertainment and educational purposes only, and warns against attempting similar tests at home due to potential dangers from shooting hard targets. It also notes that MSRP pricing may not reflect current demand-driven prices.

This video highlights the advantages of lightweight polyethylene body armor plates, demonstrating their buoyancy and multi-hit Level 3 rating. The presenter, Shortshot Tony, contrasts their 3 lb weight with heavier ceramic and steel options. He also briefly showcases a Tekto F3 Charlie folding knife, emphasizing the importance of mobility and effective personal protective equipment.

This video reviews AR500 Armor steel plates, highlighting their protection against 7.62 FMJ rounds. The presenter, Johnny Q, discusses the risk of spalling with steel plates and recommends ceramic alternatives for better safety. While steel plates can be cost-effective, ceramic offers superior performance and reduced fragmentation risk.

This comedic skit humorously emphasizes the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It illustrates a handgun malfunction, specifically a stovepipe, and uses a visual gag with a spent casing to drive home the safety message. The creator showcases tactical gear and a Sig Sauer P365 XL, demonstrating firearm handling in a range environment.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG, against a tree. Surprisingly, even the powerful .50 BMG round failed to penetrate the tree completely, demonstrating the significant stopping power of natural barriers against firearms.

This video explores the hypothetical concept of using a human body as a suppressor, simulating the scenario with ballistic gel. A Derya Arms .22 rifle is fired into a ballistic gel head, with the host noting the shot sounded 'dead silent'. The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head.

This test evaluates the ballistic protection of a Belgian M1 steel helmet against various calibers. While it stopped birdshot, .22, and .380 Auto rounds, it failed to defeat 9mm and .223 Remington rounds, indicating it is not suitable for protection against common handgun or rifle threats.