AR500 Armor Tour part 1

Edward Cordova , sales manager at AR500 takes us on a tour of their Phoenix, AZ store. We learned a lot about their body armor and so will you.
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[@546people]

This guy explains it slow enough I can understand it. Great video.

[@lbufal28]

Their prices are incredible for what they are offering. Good company that doesn't try to gouge their customers.

[@Astrothunderkat]

They're a scam, they charge $100 for $5 worth of steel that isn't rated for what they claim and will spall like a mother fucker. Everything they "make" is done in an over seas build house and is of low quality.

[@justinkline435]

lol "the times we're in" -2018 2020 - Heh, hold my sanitizer

[@HotBrassandBullets]

😂 no kidding!

[@NCFREEMAN]

I have several plate carriers from London Bridge to Agilite and by far I like my Testudo Gen 2 better for the true value for my dollar! The quality is spot on. Thank you AR500 For making ballistic armor affordable .

[@Mc-Derpulous]

I am a lowly security officer in a town suffering nightly shootings. I stand gaurd pot shops and we have already had multiple people tryimg to break in and theyre armed. Sadly they know there is mass amounts of money and drugs in that building. I feel its a matter of time before im shot at. Im looking at a testudo g2.

[@NCFREEMAN]

Well I really love my testudo Gen 2 and I have added the additional abdominal plate. I got a great deal on some level 5 plates from RTS tactical for 79 a plate there composite and a tremendous buy!

[@thetrucktraveler4864]

Thank you very much for going to my home state i live here in az your so amazing I hope you had a good time in Arizona

[@fourbyfourblazer2]

I love the aerial footage at the beginning. If you have more footage then please share. Thanks again for these videos. God bless America!

[@shallNOTbeinfringed-vp9wo]

Hey great video, nice to see people going out and doing what they love.

[@CB-zz9so]

I love my Testudo Gen2, It's a great quality carrier! Good job AR500!

[@TexZenMaster]

Just ordered mine. $279 out the door with carrier, curved front, back and sides.

[@mccartneystuart]

@@TexZenMaster it comes with the plates or do you have to buy those separately?

[@TexZenMaster]

@@mccartneystuart Original package deal was $149 for carrier and front/back flat plates. I paid extra for curved armor and sides. Edit: I think the sale was originally $249, not $149. After tax and shipping, it was ~$320

[@desertwolf3818]

Hey this was great, thanks for posting.

[@six.six_liter541]

Thats great you got to tour the AR500 facility. I own some of there products and have done personal testing myself. I like that it works and is affordable to everyday people. Keep up the great work AR500ARMOR and keep the awesome vids comming hotbrassandbullets

[@bejare2]

Great video Hot Brass!! Lots of great info.

[@CJKnight95]

i go to dragon mans all the time!! great shooting range.. not to mention its always fun talking to the most armed man in america!

[@torquemate50]

Love that store...

[@rb67mustang]

OH YEAH! Whenever I fly, I always request a window seat. I love to take photos/videos out of the window of anything interesting.

[@markstasiak6127]

Great information I can't wait to make my purchase.

[@HotBrassandBullets]

I believe they are having a big sale this week. Tell them we sent you.

[@luther6650]

I have one of their carriers and the curved armor. Heavy enough you know its there, but not to heavy to wear all day if I need. Nice!

[@luther6650]

@Ivan Snyder i have multiple times

[@mongoloidhorde]

Those kids gonna be strongbacks. Going on a forced march and they don't even know it

[@ascendedfashy9632]

This guy has some serious self control

[@daftsamurai]

Thanks for noticing! ;-)

[@exothermal.sprocket]

It's called maturity.

[@eltonjcasarez2744]

Hot Brass thank you for the videos and information. 😊

[@sledrider908]

Love my veritas carrior totally worth it.

[@MilGrip76]

Hot, err, um, informative video!

[@nightfire540]

I don’t know how he focused with his speech during that excessive eye contact lol

[@thorkill8246]

He said he has a lot of fire departments and paramedics with these.

[@gerrymcveigh2624]

Speechless , i love guns ...grew up with them since 16 yrs old 43 now never thought i would hear kids need a bulletproof backpack in AMERICA...?? I love the amor !!!but not for KIDS....!!!😢

[@lucky43113]

evil will never go away

[@jjman533]

Google "Bath School disaster". 44 murdered in an Elementary School in 1927 Michigan.

[@studinthemaking]

Gerry Mcveigh Yeah. They had that for 20 years for backpacks and jacket. Not new.

[@soonmeme4378]

People only want body armor for their children because the media is constantly fear mongering about school shootings. Check out the actual odds of dying in a school shooting.

[@tonyveneziano5598]

You related to Timothy

[@casey99678]

Got a III for the 5.11 backpack we use for a diaper bag we take everywhere. Momma makes me carry it cause its to heavy. Lol

[@stevelinbergbaby135]

Any mention of level 4 armor? My active shooter upgrade is level 4 ceramic - much lighter than my 3+, but I keep both rigs on the ready - shit does happen😎

[@SamuraiEAC]

We have level 4 Armor Steve! It is multi-hit capable and is one of the best priced models on the market! Give us a call!

[@HotBrassandBullets]

I was impressed with the test today. I pounded them with 223 and it didn’t even come close to penetrating it... even the standard level 3 had a smooth back. And the one with the buildup barely dimpled the front of it. Very impressed!!!

[@victoria19853]

The price is nice for AR500 Armor keep in mind some of theres plate are only NIJ tested standard not NIJ CERTIFIED.

[@thewatcher5846]

Who in the blue hell disliked this video.. Watching this has me on their website right now looking at a future order... I like what i see and it doesnt break the the bank... Great Job....

[@luther6650]

That would have been Gov Northam and his cabinet in Virginia

[@quantum_chezburger2279]

That would be those who realize that ceramic is a simply better option.

[@RandomDeathChild]

america , where parents put body armor in their childrens backpacks lol

[@apalma302]

The coating should be standard. Not an extra. Just work it into the price.

[@BilgePump]

ME; yup considering it's just pick up truck bed liner.

[@bertlee20]

@@BilgePump not even close

[@bertlee20]

yeah and why should we have to pay for anything that we want... tool

[@apalma302]

bertlee20 I never said I didn’t want to pay for it. Just said it should be standard and priced accordingly. TOOL!!!

[@HatchMaster308]

ME bro didn't you know everyone from Texas has bulletproof skin?

[@BilgePump]

8:42 " I need the curve"... Oh my....yes, yes you do. 😍

[@VAMobMember]

Perv 😈

[@Mc-Derpulous]

That trauma pad is basically a flat stretch armstrong toy lol

[@adamlong54]

Adding 3% powder graphene to the resins of a Kevlar hard plate will make it even stronger. 2% in concrete makes it 70% stronger. 3% should make it 100% stronger by weight in the resins mixed and applying it to Kevlar layers. So your level 3 Kevlar hard plate should run level 4 to 5 bulletproof protection.

[@JETSPEED117]

Awsome, love this, good luck guys. Send one to Matt @ demolitionRanch????.....

[@SamuraiEAC]

He's already done a test! Check it out! Search AR500 Armor Demolition Ranch! Search "90 Green tip penetrators vs body armor" as well!

[@Fluke_Starbucker]

Ooooo baby! l'll definitely get one of those! 😍😘Lol

[@billgates5561]

She is built!!

[@LetsPlayBojangles]

Love that they were running a buy 1 Donate 1 free to ukraine. Glad to know that some men of the TDF are going to make it home to their families because of the donations. Their steel has shown to be extremely effective vs 7.62 calibers.

[@davegriffiths2256]

Oh the olive branch brings out your eyes!

[@pedrocar6569]

Which veritas vest is the one she tries last?

[@nadiahcyuzuzo6116]

anybody knows where I can purchase one of these as a weighted vest purpose?

[@mrfunkington]

What was his name before the operation?

[@incognitolives9002]

dlaczego ja mieszkam w Polsce te regały ,coś pięknego te kamizelki poukładane jak w biedronce .

[@davelamb5995]

I saw a video of your floating armor (AR 500 soft armor) that stopped a 700 grain BMG .50 cal bullet at 20 yards...was that a true video? It did not penetrate thr armor.

[@katweirdman9817]

does the ligthweight protect from .223 and 5.56? 5.56 has a higher velocity

[@HotBrassandBullets]

yes it does

[@thomasmolitor960]

How do you sell a IFAK with no tourniquet? Cant fix the wound if you bleed to death first.

[@HotBrassandBullets]

Some people are very specific on what they want in the IFAK. I know that many First Responders would rather get an empty pack so they can put their own stuff in there.

[@bradleyrieger1517]

"...with the political climate we have now..."

[@DisappointedSon0813]

Facts.

[@davidspratt4112]

Living in a country where kids need to take soft and hard armour to school in their rucksacks...

[@rmd8873]

Okay, I am only one a bit freaked out, that parents need to buy this for their kid's backpack!

[@rmd8873]

@infections 84 Nope, I was making a general point on the safety of children, in today's world! Scary!

[@Josh_Sklar]

AR500 markets steel armor made of Abrasion Resistant 500 steel, covered with truckbed liner. The claim is that they are the best armor on the market, which is blatantly false. They claim superior multihit, and durability. M193 and other high velocity rounds are known weaknesses of steel.

[@HotBrassandBullets]

I have hit this armor with everything in my arsenal. It does everything it says it will do and more

[@WillLundyMusic]

Heavy as hell and the lead times are straight up absurd. I got my armor elsewhere in ten days. Level 4. Just over a hundred a plate.

[@madkow2001]

Will Lundy where did you get yours?

[@WillLundyMusic]

These particular plates are from Botach. But I have Hesco on the way

[@79dogface]

My ar500 carrier says designed in AZ made in Vietnam.

[@Burkholder1994]

They say it on their site too. "Designed by AR500 Armor® in Phoenix, Arizona, Manufactured to our strict quality standards in Vietnam."

[@pitviper1445]

They might make great armor, not sure, but lots of folks have been waiting on armor orders for over 30 weeks!! That means that AR500 Armor has some real manufacturing issues. That is a major problem.

[@miguelperez-rodriguez4110]

Fast as possible my ass lol

[@tobuscusfoop]

6:00 should’ve gut punched him to see if he’s telling the truth lol

[@DIRTDIVER882]

Wonder if she has permit for those guns 💪💪🥴🥴

[@emmanuelcantu4482]

That lady is smoking hot

[@mrmidnight32]

Having her in front of the camera had 0 purpose but to show an attractive older woman on camera. Then you wonder why women get the stigma in this hobby/sport as they do. Just there for “attention”. She knew nothing about any of this gear, again she was just there for scenery. But besides her, this was a great video with tons of great info on AR500. They’re a great company.

[@HotBrassandBullets]

Except that it’s my channel. But thanks for watching. I hope you watch more of our videos.

[@vicranger6876]

If you have so much armor and carriers on the shelf, why is there a 2 month wait on anything?

[@HotBrassandBullets]

This video was made before shit hit the fan 🤣 it’s kinda like a life preserver... you need it before the boat sinks 😂

[@Madsen__]

Hello From Denmark...…….

[@trix874]

hej

[@Madsen__]

Trix87 hej igen

[@nickd3056]

Holy Velcro. I don’t know if I’m crazy about all the Velcro, the enemy might hear me rip open a mag find my location

[@lanewolfe7236]

if you are reaching for a spare mag, odds are you already engaged the enemy.

[@homefront3162]

D?

[@stasgaladjev5061]

level 3 protects against 308 but 3+ will protect against a smaller .223 ................ whaaaaaa lol

[@HotBrassandBullets]

It’s all about velocity... smaller bullets travel faster

[@pinay56]

As a woman, do you make body armor that can be fitted for women?

[@HotBrassandBullets]

They do have armor that is slightly curved making it more comfortable for sure

[@blopjones1665]

M855a1 enough said

[@TimKollat]

nope

[@TexZenMaster]

I bet 20-30 years ago, she was really pretty.

[@HotBrassandBullets]

Yea... playboy thought so 😜

[@terryderush7066]

She still pretty!

[@toddhovey1181]

Never been with a woman, right?

[@victort.461]

next idea plate carriers designed for women ...seemed like it fits but the front must be rough on her

[@vicerichter1163]

thats what she said lmao

[@tampa_sal]

Shooting his shot @12:18

[@srt8madman727]

I shoot at old ar500 3A plates. I blow holes right through them with regular old M855 rounds out of 16 inch barreled Colt SP1 sometimes they go through after the first shot. Same exact plate the man claims can take 5 rounds from a AP308.

[@SamuraiEAC]

Dana Horton 3A or IIIA plates are PISTOL rated: That is 6 shots of a .44 magnum at 1,440 FPS. The only steel armor plates that we offer that will defeat a M855 or a 5.56 NATO round are the III+ or III+ Lightweight steel armor plates. Please make sure that you are shooting plates for what they are rated for if you need to do so and then tell the world. Our III+ (NOT IIIA as you stated you "shoot and blow holes right through") is indeed rated for .308 AP. Source: I'm the guy in the video.

[@srt8madman727]

SamuraiEAC sorry about that, I must have confused the ratings. I should have thought before I started typing. I'm sorry if I offended you it wasn't my intention. I also own a pair of your Porcelain base stand alone plates level 4 I believe 10x12's that I absolutely love and would never shoot at. You guys make awesome stuff.

[@HotBrassandBullets]

Oh man... I shot the hell out of them the last 2 days... I finally put 3 plates together and shot it with an armored piercing .50 and it didn’t go through the 2nd plate. Their armor holds up better then they say it does. Keep a look out for the video. It’s awesome stuff!

[@srt8madman727]

I'm always looking out for your videos. I really enjoy watching everyone that you make. I'll most definitely be looking out for you blasting your 50. Someday soon maybe even this winter I'm going to go to Colorado on vacation and when I do I'm definitely going to Dragon Man's and maybe I could even meet you at his range? We could do a little shooting. I think that would be a lot of fun. 😃

[@HotBrassandBullets]

Absolutely

[@deanclark1292]

But the shipping is a pain.

[@peterpro2a]

What kind of warranty do this have I kind of dropped mine and chipped a connor on it

[@HotBrassandBullets]

Dam... you must of dropped it pretty hard 😂 I would contact them and ask. They are great people

[@peterpro2a]

@@HotBrassandBullets straight out of my truck

[@HotBrassandBullets]

I would contact them... they 100% stand behind their products. Did you get the one with the coating? If not I highly recommend you do.

[@peterpro2a]

@@HotBrassandBullets yes

[@peterpro2a]

@@HotBrassandBullets how do I get a hold of you all can I get a phone number please

[@BassWhoopinFishingTeam]

What a shame... We shouldn't have to put body armor in our kids backpacks...

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Imagine how great it will be when we are free of guns and massacres are committed using machetes, knives and axes. I mean think about it, a lunatic barricading himself in a kindergarten classroom and just swinging for the fences, heads, arms and limbs coming off, what a glorious thought....oh wait, only guns can kill children, removing them from society will end school massacres, silly me.

[@benjamin7106]

Soooo why is she in the video again..? O I see..bc of her GIGANTIC...intrest of guns and protection of... 😎👍sweeeeet?

[@clintnieves]

They should learn from this that women need extra curve up there

[@goombakiwi]

So the gap under the. ...girls. Does that create an issue?

[@HotBrassandBullets]

The curved ones give the... girls a little more room 😂

[@goombakiwi]

@@HotBrassandBullets I appreciate your input. I'm in the research phase and the scene at 11:14 and 16:50 caught my attention. I understand you had just pulled the carrier off the shelf and it may have needed adjustment; as adding a plate might make for an awkward looking "teeter-tahter". I am blessed to be married to a trim wife with a "blessed" upper torso. That scene, in particular, got the engineer part of my brain going and I thought "pounds per square inch." I would imagine getting the straps squared will flatten "the girls" a bit, but my mind is still thinking that the support points will be predominantly the chest. Unless I'm making an issue out of nothing; I'm suspecting an impact would cause the plate to press against fewer contact points than what a man would experience. I have no doubt that body armor is predominantly engineered for men. So I'm now going to research any items that need to be addressed with fitting my wife. If I seem ignorant, it's because I am about this subject. Any input you may have, is appreciated. Thank you.

[@jonnyboy8000]

Active shooter seems to be good for business

[@bigWILLYwill55]

Way to misspell Phoenix 😆 in the opening

[@HotBrassandBullets]

😂

[@zorro8410]

Fail to mention whats nij certified, oh ya nothing. 🤣 keep your plates. Ill buy a carrier tho.

[@bgreat5111]

You get what you pay for and the Spalding sucks. how come nobody talks about that???😂

[@gerrymcveigh2624]

Armor piercing norico steel core 7.62 ×39 ... 😢

[@lyleboliou4015]

Gerry Mcveigh it will stop it

[@military-xu5kr]

@demilitionranch

[@Sedrom]

What exactly am I seeing @0:33?

[@HotBrassandBullets]

great sand dune national monument in Colorado

[@jstriker623]

11:25 Tell me he got at least a lil feel with his thumb? He did so great not staring at them. Any other guy...

[@HotBrassandBullets]

😂 no he is the utmost gentleman and very professional 💥

[@toddhovey1181]

Never did mature did you?

[@pariex7619]

Hats help hide the eyes

[@randomargument972]

but what if you get shot in the face?

[@ghostuscoyote]

You usually die. Not much you can do about it so don't complain if it happens.

[@xalicaix]

You'll be fine.

[@danialphaomega]

No armor can guarantee you multiple shots! Also don't bet your life on this harden piece of steel don't know why people pay so much money for steel that you can get from any steel factory

[@haramaschabrasir8662]

Because this steel is coated so that the shrapnel of the bullets doesn't rip your face off. As he said multiple times in this video. Also it is curved. Steel factory plates aren't curved. And most steel factory only sell bulk, not single pieces. Good luck with finding a steel factory that will sell you a fitting armour plate.

[@108pel]

damn, what a beautiful and pleasant lady and a good vid too ; )

[@CrimpyComb]

when you are seriously considering having to get body armour to put in your kid's backpack for school, you know you have a serious problem

[@ihatefords1000]

Looks like a Heshe very manly ways

[@Rain-bp4di]

I was told 8-12 weeks for my order to ship...its going on 16 and nothing...company has awful customer service.

[@HotBrassandBullets]

I’m sure they are extremely busy. I would give them a call or drop them an email.

[@sssbznzn]

Beautiful girl

[@jackshyt4]

The old hag who makes dumb comments? What the fuck is wrong with you people?

[@jackshyt4]

@Jeff Rasberry that old hag? Eeww. She's all yours man. Plenty of college girls left for me.

[@TimKollat]

"but what if he shot you in the face?"

[@lc7789]

@mojo dumb and dumber amirite?

[@dirtrida274]

@@lc7789 That's the risk I was willing to take!

[@Danielo197]

Harry your alive! And your a terrible shot 😕

[@Danielo197]

@@lc7789 lol yea

[@Shad0wBoxxer]

So... line-x

[@SamuraiEAC]

It is a proprietary blend of paxcon coating. This is not your standard mix that everyone else has.

[@Shad0wBoxxer]

SamuraiEAC i know was making a joke how he kept saying line-x at the start and corrected himself after the third or fourth time, I completely understand its “like” line-x its like apples and oranges tho really

[@daftsamurai]

The Paxcon coating that goes on AR500 Armor is formulated and made especially for us by Line-X. Nothing wrong with saying Line-X which is the brand name. Source: I'm the guy in the video and SamuraiEAC is my other account. ;-) When you need some armor, let us know! Tell them Edward sent you and you will get a deal, Mr. Darklighter.

[@HotBrassandBullets]

OMG Edward. We put the armor to the test tonight and all my training partners were totally impressed with the extra buildup coating. They all have AR500 in their rigs but a few of them were talking about “upgrading” their steel in order to get the extra coating.

[@Shad0wBoxxer]

DaftSamurai thank you guys, been actually thinking of doing some prepping, and yeah I’ve watched so many of your plates take those beatings, Taufledermaus, Demolition Ranch, all my faves use your plates and have tested the HELLLL out of them, even watched Iraqivetren888 put the solid lead rounds into the plates and the line-x even stood up to all of that, and sorry bout the dig and thanks for the reply’s! The cannon was a bit overkill though....

[@putariacaralho1795]

Não gostei do vídeo. Grava com dragon man sobre armas mulher oiii.

[@danielsotelo3798]

Any one know her only fans?

[@yourmumsy1081]

How you know she has an onlyfans❓

[@RiteSideup-nh6kn]

Trauma kit is off the hinges

[@carlexus3133]

What you mean? More info

[@S1NNER__]

Lol "American made " you mean made in Vietnam

[@S1NNER__]

@@RoachSurfs giving American jobs away when so many veterans and civilians could use the work .

[@Fluke_Starbucker]

No offense but I'm not convinced that's a real 👩👈😬

[@pimplahdon]

can you say placebo..../// waste of money..

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Thanks to that so called placebo, I'm alive today. Home invasion, 2 rounds to the torso and I'm alive today. So your comment is shit.

[@SamuraiEAC]

@@TheRoadhammer379 Please tell us your story! AR500 Armor would love to hear it! Email us! Support @ AR500Armor . com

[@autumnknight8710]

BULL SHIT - This guy is a salesman - he has misquoted NIJ specs during just the first 7 minutes o0f his "SALES" vid.

[@Jay-gn6vo]

You started out maybe as a good company but you have fell off. You will get a better warranty with a business from China ......oops almost forgot that is where they are having them made ....do yourself a favor and deal directly with China at least the Will Honor your return request and probably answer their phone.