SWAT Shield vs Arrows

Published on July 4, 2020
Duration: 10:03

This video tests the ballistic resistance of an RTS Tactical Level 3A SWAT shield against various archery projectiles. While traditional and pocket shot arrows failed to penetrate, a PSE Evoke 31 compound bow at 330 fps caused significant penetration. The TenPoint Viper S400 crossbow, firing a broadhead at 400 fps, completely penetrated the shield, highlighting the limitations of Level 3A protection against high-powered crossbows.

Quick Summary

The RTS Tactical Level 3A SWAT shield was tested against various archery projectiles. While it stopped traditional arrows, a PSE Evoke 31 compound bow (330 fps) penetrated 2-3 inches, and a TenPoint Viper S400 crossbow (400 fps) completely penetrated the shield.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Sponsor: Rise of Kingdoms
  2. 01:37RTS Tactical SWAT Shield Specs
  3. 02:03Traditional Bow Test
  4. 02:52Pocket Shot Test
  5. 05:04Compound Bow Test (PSE Evoke 31)
  6. 06:41Crossbow Test (TenPoint Viper S400)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ballistic rating of the RTS Tactical SWAT shield tested?

The RTS Tactical SWAT shield featured in the video is rated Level 3A. This means it is designed to stop handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum and .50 AE, and is approximately 0.5 inches thick with padded backing.

Can a Level 3A shield stop arrows?

The test showed mixed results. Traditional and pocket shot arrows did not penetrate the shield's Kevlar. However, a high-speed compound bow and a TenPoint Viper S400 crossbow completely penetrated the Level 3A shield.

Which archery equipment penetrated the SWAT shield?

A PSE Evoke 31 compound bow firing at 330 fps caused significant penetration. The TenPoint Viper S400 crossbow, firing at 400 fps with a broadhead, completely penetrated the shield and its padding.

What is the velocity of the TenPoint Viper S400 crossbow?

The TenPoint Viper S400 crossbow is capable of firing bolts at approximately 400 feet per second (fps). This high velocity contributed to its ability to completely penetrate the Level 3A ballistic shield.

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