Special Threats Mini Shield Vs Guns

Published on March 23, 2025
Duration: 22:20

This video tests the ballistic resistance of the RTS Tactical Hero Level 3 Concealable Vest and the Special Threats Mini Shield against various firearms. The concealable vest successfully stopped pistol calibers and shotgun rounds but was penetrated by rifle rounds like 5.56 Green Tip and 7.62x39mm. The Mini Shield, however, demonstrated superior performance, stopping all tested rifle calibers including .308 Winchester, and remained effective even when integrated into a backpack carrier.

Quick Summary

The RTS Tactical Special Threats Mini Shield (Level 3+) demonstrated superior performance by stopping 9mm, .300 Blackout, 5.56 Green Tip, and .308 Winchester rounds. It remained effective even when integrated into a backpack carrier.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: RTS Tactical Vest & Mini Shield
  2. 00:57Vest Test: Pistol Calibers (.45 ACP, 9mm)
  3. 02:09Vest Test: Shotgun Rounds (Buckshot, Slug)
  4. 07:31Vest Test: Rifle Calibers (.300 BLK, 5.56, 7.62x39, .308)
  5. 12:50Mini Shield Ballistic Testing (Multiple Calibers)
  6. 17:56Mini Shield in Backpack Carrier Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifle calibers did the RTS Tactical Hero Level 3 Concealable Vest fail to stop?

The RTS Tactical Hero Level 3 Concealable Vest was penetrated by 5.56 Green Tip, 7.62x39mm rounds fired from an AKG, and .308 Winchester rounds from an HK MR762 during ballistic testing.

Can the RTS Tactical Special Threats Mini Shield stop rifle rounds?

Yes, the RTS Tactical Special Threats Mini Shield (Level 3+) successfully stopped 9mm hollow points, 9mm FMJ, .300 Blackout, 5.56 Green Tip, and .308 Winchester rounds in testing.

How did the RTS Tactical Mini Shield perform when tested inside a backpack?

When tested inside its dedicated backpack carrier, the RTS Tactical Mini Shield continued to stop all tested rounds, including 5.56, 9mm, .308, and .300 Blackout, although the backpack fabric sustained damage.

What handgun calibers did the RTS Tactical Hero Level 3 Vest stop?

The RTS Tactical Hero Level 3 Concealable Vest successfully stopped .45 ACP rounds fired from a Sig P320 and 9mm FMJ rounds from an APC 9K during the ballistic testing session.

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