What if Deerz decided to Armor up?

Published on April 4, 2022
Duration: 19:39

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms and calibers against a K-9 tactical vest worn by a deer target. While a .50 caliber air rifle and several handgun rounds (.22 LR, 9mm, .38 Super, 10mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum) were stopped by the Level IIIA vest, high-velocity rifle rounds like 5.7x28mm and 5.56 NATO successfully penetrated.

Quick Summary

Level IIIA body armor stopped various handgun calibers (.22 LR, 9mm, .38 Super, 10mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum) and a .50 caliber air rifle, though the air rifle caused significant indentation. High-velocity rifle rounds like 5.7x28mm and 5.56 NATO successfully penetrated the vest.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Deer Target in Armor
  2. 01:08Umarex Hammer .50 Cal Air Rifle Intro
  3. 03:24Air Rifle vs. Armor Test
  4. 04:55Handgun Test: .22 LR & 9mm
  5. 08:06Handgun Test: .38 Super & 10mm
  6. 09:46Magnum Test: .357 & .44
  7. 12:45Penetration Test: 5.7x28mm
  8. 14:07Rifle Test: 5.56 NATO

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a .50 caliber air rifle penetrate body armor?

In this test, a .50 caliber air rifle (Umarex Hammer) did not penetrate the K-9 tactical vest, although it caused a significant indentation, demonstrating substantial blunt force trauma potential.

What handgun calibers are stopped by Level IIIA body armor?

Level IIIA rated body armor successfully stopped common handgun rounds including .22 LR, 9mm, .38 Super, 10mm, .357 Magnum, and .44 Magnum in this test scenario.

Which rifle calibers penetrate soft body armor?

High-velocity rifle rounds like 5.7x28mm and standard military rounds such as 5.56 NATO easily penetrated the soft body armor vest tested in this video.

What is the difference between handgun and rifle rounds against body armor?

Handgun rounds, even powerful magnums, were stopped by the soft armor, while high-velocity rifle rounds like 5.7x28mm and 5.56 NATO penetrated, highlighting the difference in energy and velocity.

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