World's Most Flexible Rifle Armor | Safe Life Level III FRAS Plates

Published on June 30, 2021
Duration: 15:01

This video details a rigorous test of the Safe Life Level III FRAS plate, focusing on its flexibility and protective capabilities against various rifle threats at close range. The testing involved multiple ammunition types, including M67 ball, SS109, and 55-grain rounds, fired from different rifle platforms. The results highlight the plate's ability to stop projectiles while also demonstrating significant backface deformation, a trade-off for its lightweight and flexible design.

Quick Summary

The Safe Life Level III FRAS plate is a lightweight, flexible body armor option tested against rifle rounds like M67 and SS109 at 10 feet. While it stops projectiles, significant backface deformation indicates substantial energy transfer to the wearer, a trade-off for its concealability and weight.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Safe Life Level III FRAS Plate Test
  2. 00:44Affordable FRAS System Option
  3. 01:00Lightweight and Flexible Plate Design
  4. 01:10Testing Against Pistol and Rifle Threats
  5. 01:45M67 Ball Ammunition Test
  6. 02:00NIJ Certification and Testing Differences
  7. 03:01M67 Ball Impacts and Inspection
  8. 04:20Backface Deformation Analysis (M67)
  9. 05:32SS109 (62-Grain) Ammunition Test
  10. 06:09SS109 Impacts and Inspection
  11. 07:51Backface Deformation Analysis (SS109)
  12. 08:2455-Grain Ammunition Test
  13. 09:0455-Grain Impacts and Inspection
  14. 09:43Backface Deformation Analysis (55-Grain)
  15. 10:43Plate Damage Comparison
  16. 11:25Full Auto Test (Exceeding Parameters)
  17. 12:08Full Auto Impacts and Inspection
  18. 13:14Full Auto Penetration Analysis
  19. 14:26Conclusion and Future Videos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Safe Life Level III FRAS plate designed for?

The Safe Life Level III FRAS plate is designed as a lightweight, flexible, and more affordable option for concealable body armor. It aims to stop threats like AK pistols, AR pistols, and full-length rifles.

How does the Safe Life FRAS plate perform against rifle rounds at close range?

In testing at 10 feet, the FRAS plate successfully stopped M67 ball, SS109 (62-grain), and 55-grain rifle rounds. However, significant backface deformation was observed, indicating substantial energy transfer.

What is backface deformation in body armor testing?

Backface deformation refers to the bulge or indentation on the back of the armor plate after impact. While the plate stops the projectile, significant deformation means a large amount of energy is transferred to the wearer, potentially causing injury.

Is the Safe Life FRAS plate certified to NIJ standards?

The video mentions that the Oregon Ballistics Laboratory performed independent NIJ certification on the armor, shooting from 50 feet and collecting chronograph data. The testing in the video differs from the certification method.

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