Worlds First 50cal rated body Armor

Published on March 1, 2020
Duration: 17:46

Edwin Sarkissian tests a prototype Safe Life Defense body armor designed to stop a .50 BMG round. The vest, made of Kevlar and ceramic, successfully stops the .50 BMG APIT round and subsequent 7.62x39 and 5.56x45 rounds. Despite stopping the .50 BMG, the impact shattered a concrete block behind the armor.

Quick Summary

Edwin Sarkissian tested a prototype Safe Life Defense body armor designed to stop .50 BMG rounds. Made of Kevlar and ceramic, it successfully stopped a .50 BMG APIT round and subsequent 7.62x39 and 5.56x45 rounds, though the .50 BMG impact shattered a concrete block behind it.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Prototype 50 Cal Armor
  2. 01:43Mobility & Flexibility Test
  3. 04:4550 BMG Armor Test
  4. 08:16Post-Shot Inspection & Impact
  5. 11:31Multi-Caliber Testing (7.62x39, 5.56x45)

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Safe Life Defense body armor unique?

This is a prototype body armor developed by Safe Life Defense specifically at Edwin Sarkissian's request to stop a .50 BMG round, making it the world's first armor rated for this caliber.

What materials are used in the 50 BMG rated body armor?

The vest is constructed from a combination of Kevlar and ceramic composite materials. It notably does not contain any steel plates, contributing to its flexibility and lighter weight.

How did the body armor perform against a .50 BMG round?

During the test, the armor successfully stopped a .50 BMG APIT round fired from a Serbu BFG-50A at approximately 20 yards, preventing penetration.

Did the armor stop other calibers besides .50 BMG?

Yes, the armor was also tested against 7.62x39 rounds from an IWI Galil ACE and 5.56x45 rounds from an IWI Tavor X95. Both of these rifle rounds were easily stopped by the armor system.

Related News

All News →

More Tactical & Gear Videos You Might Like

More from Edwin Sarkissian

View all →