Level IIIA Ballistic Blanket

Published on April 7, 2020
Duration: 13:11

This video tests the ballistic resistance of a Battle Steel Level IIIA ballistic blanket against various handgun and rifle calibers. It demonstrates the blanket's ability to stop common pistol rounds, including 9mm from a full-auto Glock 17 and .40 S&W from a UMP 40. The test also includes a 12-gauge slug and 300 Blackout rounds. Notably, the video explores stacking multiple layers of the blanket, showing that two compressed layers can stop subsonic 300 Blackout, and three compressed layers can stop supersonic 5.56x45mm from a 10.5-inch barrel, though a 16-inch barrel 5.56mm eventually penetrates three layers.

Quick Summary

The Battle Steel Level IIIA ballistic blanket is tested against various calibers, including 9mm, .40 S&W, 300 Blackout, and 5.56x45mm. Stacking multiple compressed layers significantly increases its protection, with three layers stopping 5.56x45mm from a 10.5-inch barrel, though penetration occurs from longer barrels.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Introduction and Test Setup
  2. 00:26Reasons for Second Test
  3. 00:58Demolition Ranch Video Mention
  4. 01:59Level IIIA Soft Armor Explained
  5. 02:25Glock 17 Full Auto Test
  6. 03:28.40 S&W UMP 40 Test
  7. 04:4712 Gauge Slug Test
  8. 05:48Two Layers - Unclamped Test
  9. 06:35Two Layers - Clamped Subsonic 300 BLK Test
  10. 07:39Two Layers - Clamped Supersonic 300 BLK Test
  11. 08:40Three Layers - Clamped 5.56x45mm Test (10.5" Barrel)
  12. 09:23Three Layers - Clamped 5.56x45mm Test (16" Barrel)
  13. 11:29Conclusion and Blanket Uses
  14. 12:14Outro and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Level IIIA armor rated to stop?

Level IIIA soft armor is designed to defeat common handgun rounds, including .44 Magnum, and also shotgun projectiles. It provides a significant level of protection against most pistol threats encountered in civilian or law enforcement scenarios.

Can stacking multiple ballistic blankets increase protection?

Yes, stacking multiple layers of ballistic armor can increase stopping power. This video demonstrates that two compressed layers of Level IIIA armor can stop subsonic 300 Blackout, and three compressed layers can stop supersonic 5.56x45mm from shorter barrels.

Does the Battle Steel ballistic blanket stop rifle rounds?

The Battle Steel ballistic blanket, rated for Level IIIA, can stop some rifle rounds when multiple layers are compressed. Three compressed layers successfully stopped 5.56x45mm from a 10.5-inch barrel, but penetration occurred from a 16-inch barrel, indicating velocity is a critical factor.

What are some practical uses for a ballistic blanket?

Ballistic blankets have diverse applications beyond personal protection. They can be used for temporary cover on vehicles, as improvised barricades for home defense, or to mitigate overpenetration risks when shooting at static targets.

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