Premier Body Armor Level 3A Backpack Insert!

Published on September 3, 2022
Duration: 12:56

This video provides a comprehensive ballistic test of the Premier Body Armor Level 3A Backpack Insert. The instructor demonstrates the panel's ability to stop various handgun calibers, including .22 LR, .22 Magnum, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 10mm, and .44 Magnum, as well as 12 gauge buckshot. The testing highlights the panel's flexibility and its effectiveness in preventing penetration, even when subjected to multiple impacts.

Quick Summary

The Premier Body Armor Level 3A backpack insert is a highly flexible and lightweight ballistic panel designed to stop handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum. In testing, it successfully defended against .22 LR, .22 Magnum, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 10mm, .44 Magnum, and 12 gauge buckshot, demonstrating its effectiveness for personal protection.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Premier Body Armor Backpack Panel
  2. 00:09Panel Overview and Flexibility Demonstration
  3. 00:34Level 3A Rating Explained
  4. 00:42Test Ammunition Overview (.22 LR to .44 Magnum)
  5. 01:09Thanks to Six Degrees for Borrowing .44 Magnum
  6. 01:14Test Setup and Bag Fitment
  7. 01:29Coupon Code: Autumncept
  8. 01:44Test 1: Ruger Mark IV Light (.22 LR)
  9. 02:17Test 2: .22 Magnum Auto Mag
  10. 02:53Test 3: Rock Island Armory M200 (.38 Special)
  11. 03:53Test 4: Unknown Caliber (Peanut Butter Jelly Time)
  12. 05:00Test 5: Ruger Blackhawk (.357 Magnum)
  13. 05:53Test 6: Ruger 10mm 1911 (Underwood 220gr Hardcast)
  14. 07:12Test 7: Taurus .44 Magnum (Hornady Handgun Hunter)
  15. 09:05Lost Clip: Beretta 1301 (12 Gauge Buckshot)
  16. 09:35Buckshot Test Results
  17. 10:00Cutting Open the Panel
  18. 10:16Recovered .357 Magnum Round
  19. 10:30Recovered Buckshot Pellets
  20. 11:16Recovered .44 Magnum Round
  21. 11:27Summary of All Rounds Stopped
  22. 12:11Thanks to Premier Body Armor & Coupon Code
  23. 12:49Blooper

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ballistic rating of the Premier Body Armor backpack insert tested?

The Premier Body Armor backpack insert tested is rated Level 3A. This rating means it is designed to stop handgun rounds up to and including .44 Magnum caliber ammunition.

What types of ammunition were used to test the Premier Body Armor Level 3A insert?

The insert was tested against a variety of handgun calibers including .22 LR, .22 Magnum, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 10mm, and .44 Magnum. Additionally, 12 gauge buckshot was used for testing.

How flexible is the Premier Body Armor Level 3A backpack insert?

The video demonstrates that the Premier Body Armor Level 3A insert is highly flexible, described as being lighter and thinner than a notebook. It can be easily manipulated and bent, resembling a snake or worm.

Does the Premier Body Armor Level 3A insert stop .44 Magnum rounds?

Yes, the Premier Body Armor Level 3A insert successfully stopped a .44 Magnum round fired at approximately 1475 feet per second, which is near its rated limit, indicating robust performance.

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