Ultimate Buget 3A Armor

Published on October 12, 2022
Duration: 6:31

This video reviews the Tacticon Armament Level 3A hard body armor plates, highlighting their affordability and performance. The instructor emphasizes their lightweight construction, multi-curve and shooter's cut design, and effectiveness against common handgun calibers. Ballistic testing demonstrates their capability to stop 9mm and .357 Magnum rounds with acceptable backface deformation, making them a strong budget option for personal defense.

Quick Summary

The Tacticon Armament Level 3A hard body armor plates are an excellent budget option, constructed from lightweight UHMWPE with a multi-curve, shooter's cut design. They weigh only 1.1 pounds and are rated to stop threats up to a .44 Magnum at 1430 fps, offering significantly less backface deformation than soft Kevlar.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Budget Level 3A Armor
  2. 00:18Product: Tacticon Armament Level 3A Plates
  3. 00:21Specifications: Size, Cut, Material
  4. 00:37Pricing and Discount Code
  5. 01:02Understanding Level 3A Armor
  6. 01:17Backface Deformation Explained
  7. 01:43Ballistic Threat Capabilities
  8. 02:23Carrier Compatibility and Concealment
  9. 02:59Range Test: 9mm
  10. 03:50Range Test: .357 Magnum
  11. 04:33Range Test: Point Blank 9mm
  12. 04:49Multi-Strike Capability Test
  13. 05:04Backface Deformation Analysis
  14. 05:41Summary and Recommendation
  15. 06:07Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Tacticon Armament Level 3A body armor plates?

These plates are made from UHMWPE, measure 9.5x12.5 inches, and feature a multi-curve, shooter's cut design. They are exceptionally lightweight at 1.1 pounds and offer excellent ballistic protection against handgun threats.

How do these rigid plates compare to soft Kevlar armor in terms of protection?

Rigid plates like these offer significantly less backface deformation compared to soft Kevlar, which is crucial for reducing blunt force trauma. While less flexible, they provide a higher level of protection against certain threats.

What ballistic threats can the Tacticon Armament Level 3A plates stop?

These Level 3A plates are rated to stop threats up to a .44 Magnum at 1430 feet per second and 9mm 124-grain rounds at 1305 feet per second, as confirmed by NIJ lab testing data.

What is the price point and availability of these budget body armor plates?

Typically priced around $150, a discount code '31' can bring the price down to approximately $103 per plate. Free shipping is also available on orders over $50.

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