Shot Stop Level 3+ Body Armor Testing and Review

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.

Lenny Magill of GlockStore tests a new AR-15 Level III ballistic plate designed to defeat rifle rounds like 223 and 308. The plate, which fits an 11x14 inch space, weighs approximately 2.5 pounds and is demonstrated to stop multiple rifle rounds fired from an AR-15, including soft point, full metal jacket, and steel core ammunition, without penetration.

This video clarifies the distinctions between Level 3A and Level 3+ body armor. Level 3A is an official NIJ standard focused on handgun protection, stopping rounds up to .44 Magnum and .357 SIG, and is typically soft, lightweight, and flexible. Level 3+ is not an official NIJ standard but refers to Level 3 plates that offer enhanced protection beyond the standard 7.62x51mm requirement, with specific additional round protection varying by manufacturer.

This video provides an expert-level assessment of the Battle Steel Level IV ballistic panel, testing its performance against severe threats like .30-06 AP rounds and high-volume fire. The instructor, an established subject matter expert, objectively details the panel's capabilities and limitations, highlighting its surprising performance for its approximately $100 price point despite a lack of official NIJ certification. The testing covers backface deformation, multi-hit resistance, and failure points, offering valuable insights for those considering budget-friendly armor options.

This video showcases Shot Stop's lightweight ballistic body armor, focusing on Level III and Level IV plates. Skip from Shot Stop explains the company's mission to build operator confidence and provide truthful information about body armor. The demonstration highlights the durability and protective capabilities of their polyethylene plates against various threats, including high-powered rifle rounds and handgun calibers, emphasizing their multi-curve designs for comfort and effectiveness.

This video conducts a rigorous ballistic test on a Hicom Security civilian armor insert, engaging it with a variety of handguns, shotguns, and submachine guns. The test includes calibers such as 9mm, .40 S&W, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .45 ACP, as well as 12-gauge slugs and buckshot. The armor insert demonstrated significant resistance, stopping all tested rounds without penetration, though some rounds caused surface damage and deformation.

This guide, presented by an experienced speaker from Copper Jacket TV, outlines crucial steps for firearm owners if the ATF visits their home. It emphasizes the importance of knowing your rights, including the right to remain silent and refuse warrantless searches. The speaker, who is not a lawyer, strongly advises consulting a Second Amendment attorney and highlights the Firearms Policy Coalition's role in defending these rights.

This video from Copper Jacket TV discusses the alarming increase in Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) in New York, driven by a recent executive order from Governor Kathy Hochul. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, highlights concerns about due process, as individuals can have their firearms confiscated without prior notice or legal representation. The content serves as a serious warning about the potential expansion of such measures to other states with red flag laws.

This guide covers the fundamental process of zeroing firearms, focusing on both scopes and iron sights. It explains the critical concepts of Point of Aim vs. Point of Impact and the 'follow the hit' principle for iron sights. The video also introduces 'holding' as a method for compensating for bullet drop without mechanical adjustments, offering practical advice for new shooters.

This video, from Copper Jacket TV, demonstrates the perceived absurdity of California's gun laws through the lens of firearm compliance modifications. The speaker, exhibiting an experienced and authoritative tone, highlights how a simple 'fin grip' is presented as a safety measure on firearms like the Desert Tech .308 Bullpup, while questioning the effectiveness and cost of such legislation. The content serves as a critical examination of the state's regulatory approach to firearms.