Let's Talk Body Armor (Feature Length) 101

Looking at body armor can be a very confusing task. If you understand what you're looking for it can make things a lot easier for you. These are some basics for what body armor is and which may be best for you.
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[KorpseTE]

And now it's July 2020 and here we all are looking about body armor videos on Youtube.
Be safe.
Be smart.
Be free.

[davstevenson]

I heard your comment about Condor plate carriers, I have been wearing one for fours years now in Afghanistan and it has weathered extremely well. Its getting worn through finally where the corner of the plates hit but other then that no complaints and would wear them anytime.

[coltL]

“Know your threat level “
Me: Threat Level? Midnight 😂

[jdc]

4 steel plates and 300 rounds of fitness is VERY important 👍

[hossv]

Well done TDS, breakdown seemed very enlightening and intuitive. Really helped me in my search for armor.

[elcaminante]

THANK YOU for making this video! This is exactly the introduction to body armor I've been looking for!

[mosilver]

I know you were trying to keep it short, but maybe do another video about how to adjust them (maybe you already have), which is critical. The plates need to be a the right level, but also adjustment for comfort. If the carrier is adjusted right, you will move better, and can keep wearing it longer. That would be helpful for a lot of people.

[buddyb]

Seems to be a very complete, for an entry level, articulate presentation.

[AndyE]

You should consider a helmet vid! This is valuable stuff to get in front of people's eyes.

[RenaissanceThinking]

I've often wondered why there isn't a lip sticking out from the upper edges of steal armor to help protect from spalling. Thoughts?

[XxxAtlantaxxX]

AR500 Testudo Gen 2 III+ plates with coating for fragmentation.

[Dominolha]

Thanks for this video. Led me down the right path and I get some medium range armor and plates. Now the 4 to 8 week delivery for the plates lol. Coming apocalypse!

[nickhyslop]

Don’t forget to read everything when buying. Some composite plates require soft armor behind them

[xxPSTLERxx]

Me: Hi I’m interested in body armor and don’t know what to get.

Gun store clerk: what do you want to stop?

Me: Tyrants

Gun store clerk: You’re going to need what ever you can brother.

[chryder]

I don’t want to not pick because you make excellent videos but I just want to clarify that level IIIA is NOT rated for rifle rounds. IIIA stops .357 sig and .44 magnum but not realistic intermediate cartridge rifle rounds.

[chubbethsthunder]

Thank you very much. You and your family have a blessed weekend.

[fook-joby-den]

-Rma #1155. 7.8lbs ea
-Strike Face lv4 10x12” 5.5lbs ea

Or a level 3+ triple curve steel plate with anti spawl coating and soft armor/padded backer if concerned about the composite lv 4 p ok eyes cracking. I’m big guy but the extra weight if lv 4 11x14’ plates are 11-12lb ea. Tale at least for me I don’t want psy 2-3x much, for something that’s 50% heavier and offer minimal additional coverage.

[sherweezy]

Regarding expiration, a lot of the plates will last longer than you. Just don't be a dummy and leave it outside in the elements or in your car during hot times. There are some testing out there on expired body armor and performed just fine.

[boris]

Something that wasn't meantioned: NIJ Certified vs. "NIJ Rated". NIJ Rated may not nessisarily be an accurate assessment of what it will and won't do.

[michaelw.urbansr.]

For your favorite carrier that has those strap dose have adapters for side plates as well.They mollie onto those straps.