Shot Stop Body Armor Review

Published on October 21, 2021
Duration: 11:12

This review of Shot Stop body armor plates highlights their lightweight design and impressive ballistic performance. The speaker, with experience from SEAL Team, demonstrates the plates' ability to stop multiple rifle and pistol rounds, including 5.56mm ball and green tip, and a .308 Winchester round, with no penetration. The review emphasizes the affordability and civilian accessibility of body armor.

Quick Summary

Shot Stop body armor plates are designed for civilian use and are legally available without special licenses. The reviewed plates weighed just 3.8 pounds and successfully stopped multiple rifle and pistol rounds, including 5.56mm ball and green tip, and .308 Winchester, with no penetration.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Body Armor for Civilians
  2. 00:14Why Civilians Need Body Armor
  3. 00:41Affordability and Accessibility of Body Armor
  4. 01:14Introducing Shot Stop Body Armor Plates
  5. 01:23Shot Stop Plate Weight: 3.8 Pounds
  6. 01:36Comparison to SEAL Team Gear
  7. 01:40Ballistic Testing Plan: 5.56mm, .308, 9mm
  8. 02:20Test 1: 5.56mm 55-Grain Ball Rounds
  9. 04:10Test 2: 5.56mm 62-Grain Green Tip (Armor Piercing)
  10. 05:48Test 3: .308 168-Grain Boat Tail Hollow Point
  11. 08:23Test 4: 9mm 115-Grain Ball Rounds
  12. 10:40Conclusion: Shot Stop Plate Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

Can civilians legally buy body armor in the US?

Yes, civilians can legally purchase body armor in the United States. There are no federal laws prohibiting civilians from owning or buying body armor, and no special licenses or training are required for purchase.

How much does Shot Stop body armor typically weigh?

According to the review, the Shot Stop plates tested weighed 3.8 pounds. This is highlighted as being exceptionally light, even compared to gear used by military personnel.

What types of ammunition were used to test the Shot Stop body armor plates?

The Shot Stop plates were tested with several types of ammunition, including 5.56mm 55-grain ball, 5.56mm 62-grain green tip (armor-piercing), .308 Winchester 168-grain boat tail hollow point, and 9mm 115-grain ball rounds.

Did the Shot Stop body armor plates stop all tested rounds?

Yes, the Shot Stop body armor plates demonstrated the ability to stop all tested rounds, including multiple rifle calibers like 5.56mm and .308, as well as 9mm pistol rounds, with no penetration observed.

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