SHOT SHOW 2020: Safe Life Flexible Rifle Armor

Clint Morgan, drawing on his Marine Corps experience, provides a comprehensive review of the RTS Tactical RICO Vest, highlighting its exceptional comfort and integrated Level IIIA HG2 soft armor. He details its features, including QD release points and side-zipper plate insertion, while also discussing potential drawbacks like donning speed in rapid-response scenarios. The assessment confirms the vest's ergonomic design allows for comfortable rifle shouldering, making it a strong recommendation for overt protection needs.

This video, titled "Civilian Body Armor is Worthless," challenges the effectiveness of commonly available body armor for civilians. While the description doesn't provide specific details about the content of the video itself, it does include links to support the creator's Patreon, Venmo, and Instagram. The title strongly suggests a critical analysis or deconstruction of civilian body armor, likely involving discussions about its limitations against various threats or threats it's not designed to stop. The focus appears to be on the perceived inadequacy of civilian-grade ballistic protection.

This short demonstrates a humorous approach to showcasing the protective capabilities of RMA Armament's 'King of Armor' plate. By anthropomorphizing a gummy bear target, the video highlights how body armor can provide a sense of security against potential threats, even in a simulated scenario. The content emphasizes the importance of protective gear in a tactical context.

This video addresses a viewer's question about 'body gear' for beginners, clarifying that the term is ambiguous. The instructors emphasize that the appropriate gear quality and type depend heavily on the intended use, ranging from serious applications like military service or preparing for civil unrest to recreational activities like larping or airsoft. They strongly advise prioritizing proper footwear as the most crucial initial investment for any scenario.

This video from MuzzleBroke tests the durability of the Maxilla Face Mask by Tardigrade Industries against various firearm calibers, including .500 AutoMax. The mask, rated 3A, demonstrated impressive resilience, with only the most powerful round causing significant damage while maintaining full integrity and preventing backside penetration. The testing highlights the mask's capability to withstand substantial ballistic impact.

This video serves as a critical reality check for personal defense preparedness in light of escalating global and domestic threats. It emphasizes the need to reassess everyday carry (EDC) firearms, suggesting that smaller calibers may be insufficient. The instructor advocates for considering PCCs or PDWs for enhanced defense capabilities and stresses the importance of ballistic protection, including helmets and Level IV plates, alongside a 'Get Home' gun strategy. The overarching message is to proactively prepare for worst-case scenarios.

This video hilariously tests a heavily accessorized AR-15, dubbed the 'Zombie Carbine,' as a parody of excessive tactical gear. The build, based on a Smith & Wesson M&P15, weighs 23 pounds fully loaded with 270 rounds across nine magazines. It features multiple optics, lasers, lights, and is demonstrated with rapid fire, hip sniping, and Tannerite explosions.

This "ultimate AR-15 meltdown" test pushes a custom build to its limits, revealing key durability insights. The Faxon barrel ultimately burst after 830 rounds, but critical components like the Sharps SRC bolt carrier group and Geissele rail demonstrated impressive resilience under extreme stress and heat. The test highlights the AR-15 platform's robust design, even when subjected to conditions far exceeding typical operational use.

This video showcases an extreme full-auto durability test of a premium Definitive Arms VEPR AK, comparing it to a budget WASR-10. The VEPR AK demonstrated exceptional resilience, enduring 895 rounds before failure, significantly outperforming the WASR-10 and even a previously tested AR-15. The expert analysis highlights the AK platform's inherent durability and heat management characteristics, even under severe stress.

This video demonstrates the legendary durability of the AK platform by subjecting a Yugo M92 PAP to a 700-round continuous firing test. Despite extreme heat causing significant smoke and glowing metal, the firearm remained functional, showcasing Mikhail Kalashnikov's robust engineering. The test concludes with a cooling process and a tribute to the designer's legacy.