Will Knife Stab THROUGH Body Armor?

This video from 704 Tactical highlights a significant deal alert for Guard Dog Armor products, featuring an increased discount code from 10% to 20% off. The instructor reviews several key items including Level 3+ multicurve plates, ballistic helmets (FAST and MICH styles), and various levels of soft and hard body armor. He emphasizes the value and performance of these products, especially at the discounted prices, making them accessible for tactical preparedness.

This guide details a practical test of expired soft body armor, demonstrating its performance against handgun caliber rounds. Chief Instructor Ernie Medina of Tap Rack Bang, LLC, explains that while materials degrade, expired armor may still offer some protection, though it shouldn't be relied upon for primary duty use. The test highlights the importance of understanding ballistic warranties and material limitations.

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 demonstrates a humorous, yet illustrative, test of RMA Armament's 'King of Armor' ballistic plate. A gummy bear, simulated by a bear-shaped water bottle, is shown to feel more secure when presented with the body armor, highlighting its protective capabilities in a lighthearted manner. The demonstration uses readily available items to visualize the concept of ballistic protection.

This video tests the ballistic performance and backface deformation of inexpensive body armor, likely sourced from China. While it demonstrates surprising resistance to various pistol calibers and even some rifle rounds, significant backface deformation is a major concern for personal protection. The presenter advises against using it as primary body armor but suggests potential non-wearable applications.

This video details the setup of a tactical war belt, focusing on magazine and medical gear placement. The presenter emphasizes the importance of accessible tourniquets and strategic magazine retention for speed reloads while preventing loss during movement.

This video presents a humorous skit emphasizing the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It visually demonstrates a handgun malfunction and uses a relatable, albeit exaggerated, scenario with a spent casing to highlight the potential dangers of inadequate eye safety. The creator, experienced in firearm handling and tactical gear, reinforces this essential safety message.

This video features a 'bulletproof' test where a tree is used as a ballistic medium to test various calibers from .22 LR up to .50 BMG. The Civilian Tactical host, demonstrating high-level firearms expertise, shows that even powerful rounds like .50 BMG can be significantly stopped by a dense tree, with none of the tested rounds achieving a complete pass-through. The test highlights the surprising terminal ballistics of different ammunition types against natural barriers.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the concept of using a human body, simulated with ballistic gel, as a suppressor. The host fires a Derya Arms .22 rifle directly against a ballistic gel head and block, noting the shot sounded 'dead silent.' The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head and into the gel block.

This video demonstrates a ballistic test on a Belgian M1 steel helmet, evaluating its resistance against various calibers from birdshot to .223. The test, conducted by Civilian Tactical Host, shows that the helmet is not bulletproof against common handgun and rifle rounds like 9mm and .223. The host's energetic and demonstration-oriented style, coupled with expertise in tactical gear, provides a clear assessment of the helmet's limitations.