Level IV Body Armor vs 308 | LA Police Gear Level 4 Body Armor Review

This video demonstrates a ballistic gel test comparing Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) and Soft Point (SP) ammunition against RMA Armament body armor. The test involves firing both ammunition types into ballistic gel placed behind the armor, with a water jug serving as a penetration indicator. The FMJ round impacted the ceramic plate, fragmenting, while the SP round's performance is observed for its potential to penetrate the armor and the water jug.

This video provides an expert-level review and ballistic testing of the RMA Lightweight Level 4 Plate. The instructor, drawing on Navy experience, demonstrates the plate's performance against various calibers, including 5.56 NATO FMJ, 5.56 NATO Green Tip, .308 Win FMJ, and a challenging 300 Win Mag round. The testing utilizes watermelons as a medium to assess backface deformation and penetration, highlighting the plate's durability and protection capabilities. The review emphasizes the plate's American manufacturing, 10-year warranty, and competitive pricing.

This video reviews Guard Dog Body Armor Level IV plates, detailing their technical specifications, construction, and performance. The instructor highlights the plates' NIJ Level 4 rating, ability to stop 7.62 AP rounds, and multi-hit capability due to their ceramic tile design. The review also covers the UHMWPE backing, spall guarding, trauma padding, and the importance of proper plate placement.

This video reviews the RMA Armor RF3 Level IV ballistic plates, highlighting their lightweight, thin profile, and advanced ceramic composition. The presenter conducts rigorous testing against military-grade ammunition including M855A1, M80A1, and the 6.8x51mm cartridge, demonstrating the plates' ability to stop threats with minimal backface deformation. The review also touches on edge protection capabilities and compares the RF3 to traditional SAPI plates.

This video conducts a rigorous ballistic test on affordable body armor panels, likely sourced from Temu. The instructor fires various handgun calibers, including .380 ACP, 9mm, .45 ACP, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 5.7x28mm, and .454 Casull, at both soft and hard armor plates. The tests demonstrate the armor's ability to stop multiple rounds from lower-powered handguns, with some deformation but no penetration on hard armor. However, higher-powered rounds like the .454 Casull cause significant deformation and penetration on soft armor, highlighting the limitations of the tested material.

This video demonstrates the effectiveness of Guard Dog Body Armor's Level 3 plastic plates against various pistol calibers. The plates successfully stopped .22LR, 9mm, .357 Magnum, and 5.7x28mm rounds, showing minimal backface deformation. The testing suggests these plates meet their Level 3 rating, which should also protect against a .308 rifle round.

This review covers the Kimber 2K11 Stainless Target, a 9mm double-stack pistol. The expert highlights its construction from Kevlar and carbon fiber, unique KimPro Granite and Coyote PVD finishes, and a lighter 35oz weight compared to other models. It features slide lightning cuts and a C&H Precision optic plate system compatible with RMR footprint optics, making it a solid value for collectors and shooters.

This guide covers the basic steps for mounting a SureFire X300 Ultra weapon light onto a Glock 30 Gen 5. It emphasizes safety checks before handling and proper attachment of the accessory. The video highlights the appeal of the .45 ACP caliber in a compact frame, inspired by content creators like Colion Noir.

This expert guide details the unique modular chassis system of the Ruger RXM, a collaboration between Ruger and Magpul. The video highlights how the serialized chassis, rather than the grip module, simplifies customization and potential future upgrades. The speaker, demonstrating high authority, emphasizes the firearm's out-of-the-box features like an optic-ready slide and threaded barrel, positioning it as a strong contender in the market.

This guide details a suppressed shooting demonstration of the Sig Rattler LT in .300 Blackout, featuring the Sig SLX 7.62 Suppressor. The test compares the sound and performance of 150-grain supersonic and 220-grain subsonic American Marksman ammunition, highlighting the effectiveness of the suppressor with subsonic rounds. The demonstration emphasizes proper firearm handling and range safety.