Safe Life Defense Flexible Rifle Armor System (FRAS) Test & Review

Published on March 12, 2020
Duration: 13:33

The Safe Life Defense FRAS offers rifle-rated protection with enhanced flexibility due to its hexagonal ceramic tiles and Dyneema backing. It successfully stopped multiple rifle and handgun rounds, including 5.56mm M855 and 7.62x39mm, while staying within NIJ standards for backface deformation. While effective against common threats, it is not rated for full-power rifle rounds like 7.62x54R.

Quick Summary

The Safe Life Defense FRAS uses hexagonal ceramic tiles and Dyneema to provide flexible, rifle-rated protection. It successfully stopped 5.56mm M855, 7.62x39mm, and .300 Blackout rounds within NIJ standards, though it failed against 7.62x54R.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Factory Tour
  2. 00:28FRAS System Overview
  3. 02:32Ballistic Testing: 5.56mm
  4. 04:45Ballistic Testing: 7.62x39mm & .300 Blackout
  5. 06:38Handgun and Shotgun Testing
  6. 08:24Failure Testing: 7.62x54R
  7. 10:48Final Assessment & Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Safe Life Defense Flexible Rifle Armor System (FRAS)?

The FRAS is a body armor system from Safe Life Defense that uses hexagonal ceramic tiles over a Dyneema backing. It aims to provide rifle-rated protection with the flexibility of soft armor and offers more coverage than standard plates.

What calibers did the FRAS successfully stop in testing?

The FRAS successfully stopped 5.56x45mm M855 and M193, 7.62x39mm soft point, .300 Blackout subsonic, 9mm Luger, .44 Magnum, and 12-gauge slugs, meeting NIJ standards for most.

What are the limitations of the Safe Life Defense FRAS?

The FRAS is not rated for full-power rifle rounds like 7.62x54R, which penetrated the armor during a 'death test'. It also showed significant deformation when hit by a 12-gauge slug.

How does the FRAS compare to traditional plate carriers in terms of comfort?

The host noted that the FRAS offers superior comfort and weight distribution compared to traditional plate carriers, partly due to its full-wrap design and flexibility.

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