SHOT Show 2016: AR500 Armor New Products

This YouTube video provides a review of the AR500 Testudo Plate Carrier. The reviewer highlights the carrier's quality and suggests it as a viable option for those in the market for a well-made, high-quality tactical vest. The description includes affiliate links for the product and other associated merchandise, as well as links to social media and podcasts. A disclaimer clarifies the reviewer's lack of firearm expertise and the educational/entertainment intent of the content.

This video features Shortshot Tony, a tactical gear reviewer, conducting live-fire ballistic testing on AR500 steel plates to assess the effectiveness of spall coatings. The experiment demonstrates that while uncoated plates can produce significant spalling, a spall-resistant coating, especially when used within a plate carrier, effectively contains fragmentation.

This video provides an expert overview of new AR500 Armor products introduced at SHOT Show 2015, presented by Eric from Iraqveteran8888. Key highlights include the Level IIIA Hybrid IIIA soft armor, an ultra-lightweight plate carrier, the versatile Emergency Personal Carrier (EPC), and innovative MOLLE sticks for quick pouch detachment. The segment also covers AR500's Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs), emphasizing their commitment to tactical gear and personal protection.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of Elliott Delp, a gear reviewer with 3-4 years of testing experience and tactical training, compares plate carriers across different price points. It details the pros and cons of budget options like the Yakeda ($80), mid-range choices such as the AR500 Testudo Gen 2 ($170), and high-end systems like the HRT RAC Carrier ($600). The review emphasizes the importance of build quality, modularity, and features like padding and placard systems for serious use.

This video from Civilian Tactical provides expert guidance on what to do with older steel body armor. The host, demonstrating high authority and practical expertise, suggests repurposing old plates by placing them in an affordable carrier like the Armored Republic Veritas. This creates a 'buddy setup' for a companion, while also highlighting the superior protection offered by modern Level 4 ceramic plates against threats like 7.62x54R AP rounds.

This video demonstrates a practical test of AR500 armor plates against common rifle threats: 5.56 Green Tip and 7.62x39mm. The Civilian Tactical host, an experienced gear reviewer, shows how an A2 rated plate, featuring a spall coating, successfully stops these rounds. The testing highlights the importance of fragmentation containment for user safety.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a heavily customized AR-15, nicknamed the 'Zombie Destroyer', built for a thematic zombie apocalypse scenario. The build features an extensive accessory loadout including multiple optics, lasers, and flashlights, along with a high magazine capacity. The demonstration includes rapid fire, engagement of Tannerite targets, and unique shooting techniques, showcasing the rifle's capabilities and the instructor's proficiency.

This video details an extreme AR-15 meltdown test, pushing a custom build to its limits. Expert instructor Eric demonstrates the process, highlighting component durability and failure points under sustained fire. The test concludes with a catastrophic barrel failure after 830 rounds, providing valuable insights into the platform's resilience.

This guide details the process of conducting an extreme durability test on an AK-47 variant, specifically the Definitive Arms VEPR, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. The test involves sustained full-auto fire to induce critical heat failure, followed by inspection of components like the barrel and gas block. The expert assessment highlights the rifle's resilience, lasting 895 rounds before failure, and compares its performance to other platforms.

This guide details a 700-round rapid-fire stress test on a Yugo M92 PAP AK-47 variant, demonstrating the platform's legendary durability under extreme heat. Performed by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, the test highlights safe handling of overheated firearms and concludes with a tribute to Mikhail Kalashnikov's engineering legacy. The firearm successfully completed the test despite significant heat buildup.