Will Level 4 Body Armor Protect A Ballistic Dummy?!

Published on October 30, 2022
Duration: 17:57

This video features Clint from Classic Firearms conducting a rigorous test of Guard Dog Level 4 body armor using a ballistic dummy from Ballistic Dummy Labs. The test evaluates the armor's effectiveness against a wide range of calibers, from 9mm handguns to .50 BMG rifles. The expert assessment highlights the armor's ability to stop most threats, with notable backface deformation observed from higher-powered rounds, emphasizing the importance of understanding threat levels and armor capabilities.

Quick Summary

Classic Firearms tested Guard Dog Level 4 body armor against various threats. It stopped 9mm, .45 ACP, .357 Mag, 5.45x39mm, 5.56 NATO, 7.62x51mm, and 12 Gauge rounds. However, .50 AE caused significant backface deformation, and .50 BMG completely destroyed the ballistic dummy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Test Overview
  2. 02:38Handgun Caliber Testing (9mm, .45 ACP, .357 Mag)
  3. 05:30.50 Action Express Test
  4. 07:38Rifle Caliber Testing (5.45x39, 5.56 NATO, 7.62x51)
  5. 11:07Shotgun Testing (12 Gauge)
  6. 12:26Unprotected Dummy Comparison
  7. 14:38.50 BMG Destructive Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers were tested against Level 4 body armor in the Classic Firearms video?

The video tested Level 4 body armor against a range of calibers including 9mm, .45 ACP, .357 Magnum, .50 AE, 5.45x39mm, 5.56 NATO, 7.62x51mm NATO, 12 Gauge buckshot and slug, and .50 BMG.

Did Level 4 body armor stop all tested rounds?

Level 4 body armor successfully stopped all handgun and rifle rounds tested. However, the .50 BMG round completely destroyed the ballistic dummy, indicating armor limitations against extremely high-powered threats.

What is backface deformation and how did it affect the test?

Backface deformation is the inward bending of armor upon impact. Significant deformation was noted with .50 AE rounds, suggesting potential for severe blunt force trauma to a human wearer, even if the projectile is stopped.

What was the most destructive test performed on the ballistic dummy?

The most destructive test involved a .50 BMG round fired from a Barrett M107A1, which completely tore the ballistic dummy's torso in half and obliterated its head, demonstrating the extreme power of this caliber.

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