SHOT SHOW 2020: AR500 Armor New Products

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 YouTube video, titled "Guess The Threat, Win Free Armor," focuses on a challenge or game related to identifying threats, with the prize being AR500 body armor. The hashtags #civtac, #ar500, and #bodyarmor clearly indicate the video's subject matter revolves around tactical gear, specifically ballistic protection, and likely involves scenarios that would necessitate its use. The mention of "civtac" suggests a civilian tactical context.

This video showcases the future of steel body armor, emphasizing its availability today. It highlights specific products from a company that specializes in steel targets, offering a discount code for their Exodus Steel Target line and a link to their full range of target systems. The content appears to be promotional, aiming to drive sales of their body armor and steel targets.

This video directly compares ceramic and steel body armor plates in a hands-on test. The creator acknowledges some testing limitations, such as not placing the plates in a carrier and an unintentional misstatement of the term 'spalling' (referring to it as 'sprawling'). Despite these minor issues, the video aims to provide practical insights for viewers considering different body armor options. Links to specific products tested, along with discount codes and the creator's social media and merchandise, are provided.

Colion Noir, a recognized firearms expert, outlines five key reasons to consider body armor for personal security. He emphasizes its role in home defense, active shooter scenarios, civil unrest, vehicle carry, and as a passive defense option for non-firearm owners. The guide highlights practical integration methods, such as keeping a plate carrier bedside or a soft insert in a backpack, stressing the tactical advantage passive protection offers.

This video from Banana Ballistics rigorously tests the penetration capabilities of various .308 and 7.62x51mm rounds, including the rare 308 SLAP, against AR500 steel plates of increasing thickness. The testing demonstrates the significant difference in armor penetration between standard military loads and specialized armor-piercing rounds. The 308 SLAP, in particular, shows exceptional performance, penetrating up to 1.5 inches of AR500 and even damaging 1.5 inches of mild steel, highlighting its advanced design and materials.

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.