Safe Life Defense FRAS Rifle Rated Armor Plate

We take the new Safe Life Defense FRAS 10x12'' armor plate out to the range and see what it can, and can't, stop 👌🏽
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[@skyhop]

This would be AMAZING for side plates.

[@LinkxUSMC87]

Absolutely!

[@Mryodamiles]

Yeah. Idk how I feel about it because SafeLife has a pretty shady business practice. A lot of their armor were not NIJ tested for years and they made their stuff in China too. Despite all of this… their armor is oddly expensive even when compared to American made body armor of the same level.

[@cccalifornia7206]

MADE IN CHINA!!! PASS

[@carryeveryday910]

@@Mryodamiles You realize it takes months even years to get all of the NIJ paperwork signed off on? It’s not an overnight deal. They got it done as fast as they could. Their IIIA+ is NIJ certified.

[@angrydingus5256]

Chinese made or not, they're hands down the best soft/flex armor on the market. And even the military will tell you that NIJ doesn't mean everything, it just gives a rough way to compare armor on paper for the top's that cant bother or don't have time to field test.

[@BuffRANGE]

Stealth Armor Systems, Hexar is the competitor for the FRAS. The owner of SAS was originally involved with DragonSkin, and I see DragonSkin is relaunching.

[@Mryodamiles]

I think Stealth Armor System is suing SafeLight for patent infringement….I’m not sure tho… that’s what I heard over on Reddit awhile back

[@Riname-K]

@@Mryodamiles was*. Turns out safelife doesn’t manufacture the FRAS, which is actually rebranded and imported from some company in Italy which is kinda sorta hopeless. The SAS HFRAS is generally considered as a superior design and precedes the Safelife FRAS though.

[@cccalifornia7206]

MADE IN CHINA!!!😣👎

[@BuffRANGE]

@@cccalifornia7206 the FRAS is made in Italy. ;)

[@wolfenstien13]

That's cool. Glad to know there is competition.

[@fixedG]

Thanks for reviewing! I was intrigued but had suspicions on edge protection compared to traditional plates. Some of your hits were pretty close to the edge, even after it was compromised. Color me impressed.

[@tonyfisher5322]

The LA Police gear level 3's did awesome in your testing and were priced great!

[@michaelcuevas3932]

The system is innovative for sure, and the weight of the panels are sweet. But I can’t be the only one to wonder just how bad your going to be hurting after stopping that round lol that indent is serious. But I suppose that’s what the trade off is for having flexible lightweight plates. Great content my dude

[@wolfenstien13]

That's if you get hit. I think there are many people willing to trade rigid plates for comfortable plates, especially if the chance of being hit is very low.

[@miletello1]

Yeah the blunt force trauma seems just as lethal as penetration.

[@bucdan9242]

This plate has been on my KZbin advertisement for quite a while. Glad you made a video!

[@westtexas3041]

I love your armor reviews. Keep them coming.

[@bishopm4401]

Safe life repair, safe life replace!

[@rileyquest4gr8n34]

🤣🤣 nice 1 bro

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Watching some ooold donut and scott last night, saw some mike in there getting sum at big daddy unlimited shoot, I believe chuck was there on that one too, man time really flies , I dont think I ever taken the time to thank you for ur past service, and current, and a great family friendly gun channel, love u brother, ur a great human I can tell it idk why I've never that i remember thanked you or acknowledged your contribution to humanity and making this temporary home a little more easy to deal sometimes love you brother

[@robertfinch6220]

I LOVE THE VIDEO AND DEMENSTATION THIS WILL BE MY NEXT RIFLE PLATE FRONT AND BACK ALONG WITH ANOTHER CARRIER THANKS FOR SHARING MY FRIEND 💯💯💯💯💯

[@MegadethTillDeth]

Great vid as usual! Thanks for sharing man

[@Zurtle1]

Very cool! It took me a while to save up for their iiia+ armor but it was damn worth it, I will consider this as my next major purchase!

[@edmlegend7224]

You’ll probably die from all the ribs puncturing your organs. This armor looks sketchy af. I’d go with lightweight ceramic level 4.

[@treytxsoldier]

I would love to see a test with the Hyperine panels + FRAS plates like Safelife is selling as a bundle if possible.

[@nighthawk2174]

combining this with say a lighter ceramic or steel level 3 plate would be really interesting. That and they should make these in a sideplate style that'd be cool.

[@Blackhall_Manor]

Currently on sale for $539.00 per plate, just putting that out there for everyone. Also ships free in 3-5 weeks. Was on sale for $472.00 but when you click on it the price changes to the 539 deal with a mention of free shipping. I think the 472 was while it was in stock ready to ship.

[@DanielBoone337]

Should we go select fire??? Of course we should go select fire... LOL Great video as always keepem coming!!!

[@noodledoodlez2079]

I'm looking into things to make a bullet proof corset..this looks like it'd work great with Spectra for the fabric and steel boning to make it have the support for a proper corset.

[@nitemare5030]

The comments section on the atf rule Change is now open. People go leave a comment

[@herrent]

Gentlemen, We have 90 days to make our comments on the ATF comment section. Let your voice be heard. The direct link to the comment form for comment submission on docket ATF-2021-0001,Definition of Frame or Receiver and Identification of Firearms, is: www.regulations.gov/commenton/ATF-2021-0001-0001 The link to the Federal Register in this docket is: www.regulations.gov/document/ATF-2021-0001-0001 From this page you will need to click the blue Comment button to be taken to the comment form.

[@gagemason3865]

Level 3A kevlar soft armor will stop a 2 oz. 12 ga slug, but it still doesn’t mean you’ll survive it. That backface deformation from the m855 could definitely kill you. I think I’ll stick with my hard plates.

[@Meaty_taco]

Awesome video brother. You should make a video comparing cheap plates to the more expensive plates. Just putting it out there.

[@johnd4348]

Select Fire is always the answer. I am going to start using that.

[@DRay-or4tc]

Great Intel and a very good product.

[@americanpatriotbill]

Damnit, still don't wanna get hit with an m80 round

[@mehicanbls1526]

Even the m855

[@Bestportlandcleaners]

Back face deformation is really bad

[@cccalifornia7206]

MADE IN CHINA!!🤔😞👎

[@bobbymalcich63]

thank you mike for the video!!

[@crouchinghamster6407]

GREAT news that you're on WPSN now!!!!

[@rickm4295]

That stuff is awesome !! Would hate to get hit in any event but that is impressive.

[@doejohn8674]

Thanks for testing it!

[@frankanusky3095]

Another learning video, Thanks..

[@fluffywarhampster]

the construction of the armor almost seems very similar to the construction of the dragon skin armor concept the military has a couple years back. definitely an awesome concept and it seems to work great. the only trick is not getting shot in the same spot twice but than again if you are doing that in a gun fight you definitely have bigger things to worry about.

[@fujimi715]

The difference is the adhesive used to bond the tiles together. Dragon skin failed but somehow safelite has found a way to make the adhesive work. Cause remember the tiles need to take the hit but also the adhesive needs to hold up to a rifle round hitting it.

[@mrpaulr5485]

I can relate to the sweat factor @MrGunsngear, I live in Southwest Louisiana humidity capital 🙃 😅 😒

[@warrenharrison9490]

I could have got a member early in deal that was less than four bills but I hesitated only one day and it went up past four bills. Only sprung for one. I'll see how it works out.

[@americanpatriot6918]

Another armor testing video, my favorite!!!😎🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@aricowens2289]

The SAS hexar system, fully upgraded is several thousand dollars and has almost no online content around it. I really want to see a test on it :(

[@BuffRANGE]

I've been trying to work with them for some time to get a sample. He was on board, then went quiet on me.

[@MobileAura]

@@BuffRANGE Cause he saw your HUGE godlike arms and probably didn’t want to say the wrong thing like interviewing Tyson.

[@BuffRANGE]

@@MobileAura LOL

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Very, very impressive. Not cheap but great value for the quality.

[@commandericeman8588]

I wish they made a full body-type wrap around type armor instead of just individual plates that you can insert into a carrier. This type of armor is perfect as the apocalypse runs out of bullets and people begin switching to melee type weapons. I'd like to see how this armor stands up to a high powered compound bow or crossbow at close range.

[@blakerogers6806]

I really, really wanted to see you it hit with xm193 out of a 20in barrel. I feel like that is that is a better benchmark than m855 for future videos, since it’s a real sleeper for personal armor penetration. Common setup/ammo too.

[@josh48315]

IV8888 tested a 20" barrel with both 2 shots M855 and 2 shots M193 from 8 feet away and it stopped it. The M855 was easily stopped. The M193 did not pass through but it did leave a dent which would hurt, but at least you aren't getting a bullet in the chest. Pretty impressive stuff! kzbin.info/www/bejne/goKwg5Wuo7qLrq8

[@mikelauber2556]

Stealth Armor System has Hexar which is pretty similar w/ similar threat protection.

[@Bestportlandcleaners]

Yep Safelife stole that technology

[@alephtav9099]

Yes Safelife did to a certain point but it doesn’t compare to Allan’s. Allan’s hexar engineering is way better than this guy’s. Safelife’s only has better marketing and advertising that’s all. Hexar is truely an awesome plate compared to this

[@Gunny-nq1pb]

Thanks dude.

[@matmajthm3222]

Great armor and video.

[@KyserClark]

should have shot that black tip 30-06 at the top at an uncompromised location. I'm genuinely curious on what the black tip 30-06 does to Fresh FRAS armor. I have a backpack that holds soft armor. And this plate along with some pistol backpack armor probably offers some serious protection.

[@chrispeters8293]

Sure it works, but have fun with the internal bleeding. I could see this as a side plate tho. Good review.

[@timhoward7852]

Indeed, might not be a pass through but you'd be out of action after those hits

[@TacticalBeard]

I was very impressed with the M855 and 308 test.

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Same here, I didn't expect it to stop those

[@iornlint]

Please review the bushnell rxs 100 if you can! Really curious how they hold up to serious usage

[@aricowens2289]

Wish you would have taken a shot on that fresh spot up top with the 30-06, I’m sure it would have killed it regardless but would have been cool to see

[@josh48315]

Yeah I was thinking the same thing since it hit right where another round did. Probably would have still made it through but definitely should have hit it in a fresh spot just to see!

[@wolfenstien13]

That bothered me.

[@chushimbotach8240]

Another great video!

[@jerryyang8174]

That UMP45 is gorgeous

[@mytwocents8023]

I have the normal fras vest with level four icw plates. Thinking it would absorb more impact but I don't think I'm going to try to test it.

[@jeffgee6319]

Just bought the full FRAS panel vest, today. Hope it’s as good as they say.

[@reductivefall3]

I had one and the glue melted after 2 months of use, not great in hotter climates

[@C42WatChe42C]

😎Select fire. Cool armor! I need them....

[@Jason-oo4jg]

Man - That's thing is like my "Prom Night" - No Penatration

[@GearKnowHow]

Great stuff!!

[@patwalsh2868]

Hi your so cool !!! I’m looking to purchase body armor, I live in Commy Ct , n I have to buy it face to face ( who thought that up ! ) but I’ve been using your hard work for knowledge when I go to purchase !!!! Only 2 places to try , I really like how the RTS held up in your video, the best so far , still have few more to watch !!! I’ll know my options tomorrow !!! ( Monday ) thanks again !✌️🍀🙏✨😷💥💥💥🔫

[@hawkeye4469]

Very impressive. Any info on ribs/organ damage comparison to hard plates?

[@Bestportlandcleaners]

Do not compare this to hard plates man. Lots of back-face deformation

[@singer6843]

Thanks

[@JoshSheldon]

Beautiful Rifle

[@33SkidRowe]

Let's see a slo-mo of how much the plate penetrates into a gel block. As the .308 appeared to penetrate the paper it probably pushed the back through the target.

[@jamesgloriod7195]

Question: After you noticed that the .30-06 round impacted next to a previous round... wouldn't it make sense to shoot the vest again in an area that was not compromised?

[@cheezychungus967]

I would think someone trying to kill you would shoot the compromised area though.

[@Dixie9mm]

Armor has come a long way. What's crazy is the really good stuff the general public does not has access to.

[@Teolulz]

like what?

[@ems_nightcreature8209]

Any chance you would test this against another fras vest? Be interested to see what the ICW capabilities are. Thanks for the videos (other than a lighter wallet lol).

[@1987whitez]

These protection vest etc. the average person cannot even afford the cost. Damn this is a good one

[@andygrew4832]

These results are consistent with everything else I've seen. Looks like FRAS could be worth every penny of it's cost. On my watchlist.

[@Mryodamiles]

Idk how I feel about it because SafeLife has a pretty shady business practice. A lot of their armor where not NIJ tested for years and they made their stuff in China too. Despite all of this… their armor is oddly expensive even when compared to American made body armor of the same level. Look on Reddit.. there’s a whole discussion about it

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

I'm waiting for the MrGnG monogrammed FRAS hooded....😆

[@ben7785]

Can you post a video putting that FRAS in a concealed soft armor to see how big it is?

[@cazarilolsen4630]

Very impressive

[@kurtlingenfelser4499]

Holy cow, stopped all that ammo at 15 FEET!!!! Impressive.

[@Oatmilk123]

Aight ngl this is just cool

[@Punisher2XL]

Amazing!

[@thematrix248]

Looks like it`s filled with popcorn :P .

[@albedo0.392]

great video

[@cardboardcapeii4286]

They need to make a full body suit of armor with shifting plates

[@davidmatthews2773]

When can you give us more information about the new PA MicroPrism?

[@JeebonZLopez]

That back face deformation is kinda crazy

[@AirsoftFaction]

would be interesting to test dragon skin if any exists

[@RJM1011]

Thumbs and shared thank you for the video. :)

[@lucion511]

SCAR and UMP were fantastic. We all appreciate your time and dedication to these armor testing vids. I'm really interested in making the purchase on these plates. As always, thank you for the good review.

[@mammothmush258]

Video coming on ATF 2021R-05?

[@ChrisLoew]

best material to have for plates in the vehicle all summer and winter long?

[@bobchester1568]

With that level of back face deformation this plate would never pass NIJ certifications. It may stop the round but that isn't the whole story if the impact smashes your ribs into pieces.

[@Mryodamiles]

Yeah. Idk how I feel about it because SafeLife has a pretty shady business practice. A lot of their armor were not NIJ tested for years and they made their stuff in China too. Despite all of this… their armor is oddly expensive even when compared to American made body armor of the same level.

[@jamal69jackson77]

That was exactly what I was thinking. This certainly seems to exceed the NIJ deformation limits. I wish someone would test it on the clay backstop that the NIJ deformations are tested on to see just how deep the indentations go past the typically acceptable testing standards.

[@podsmpsg1]

As long as it can stop .223/5.56mm, 7.62×39mm, 5.45×39mm, handguns, buckshot and slugs.

[@GenericBrandDan]

When is that second gen cyclops coming out? I want a prism optic for a ps90, just because I have ammo for it

[@derek3154]

Stop flexing you 5.7 ammo bruh😉

[@BillfromtheHills]

The Best shirt!

[@crazyfvck]

Cool stuff :)

[@bakkencutter189]

Hoping you demo the new olight odin turbo

[@jamesd4013]

Impressive

[@davidmiller5708]

How does it attach to your body? Is there a carrier that goes with it?

[@Megames2012]

M193 and M855 out of a 20 inch barrel at 50 yards. Will it survive?

[@DanielBoone337]

What mount was that for your red dot on the 7.62×39mm AR15???

[@JM-vc1zr]

Love your work. Please begin every video with a call to action for viewers to comment in the Federal Register on the new ATF rules that are now open to public comment. I checked on May 23, and was disappointed that only 433 people have submitted comments. Now is the time to stand together, and let ALL our voices be heard. Overwhelm the comments section! Respectfully, JM.

[@Lostlife656]

Whats that optic mount on the 762x39? Don't remember seeing a mount like that

[@DarkbaseTTV]

Impressive product! Btw, new here: Are you an SOT to have select fire rifles or do you have a dealer/manufacturer who brings these out?

[@DarkbaseTTV]

@Patrick Henry Ah, thanks!

[@shozanhanma2709]

Armour is power

[@RenaissanceThinking]

What about .243win and M193/55gr 5.56 at full speed?

[@aliasje2snj731]

If you pair it with IIIA, does it matter where you put each plate?

[@scubaguy007]

Triple digits?! It’s nice hear Georgia!

[@bdanz5851]

Cool....Just wondering about that material long term...in other words, will it degrade over time sitting on a shelf????

[@jessekaiman5182]

Every armor has an expiration date. A body armor manufacturer has to make a cutoff at some point before it becomes a liability. Will it work after that? Probably so. Is it guaranteed? No.

[@Owen-bo4qy]

So what happens when it's hit at an angle? Between the the tiles.

[@kernel_panik4558]

Wait so with IIIA+ soft armor behind the FRAS Plate it'll protect up to .308.... What if I get a FRAS Plate behind a FRAS Plate...

[@mattw1362]

I would like you to destructive test the Diamond Age Neosteel ballistic steel helmet

[@Bootbandwarlord]

Flexible armor is one of the last things I’d want in between me and a hunk of metal flying at 3000fps

[@fujimi715]

You don't be saying that when you see the weight difference.... weight matters in combat. With the weight reduction of the armor, you can either be lighter or you can carry more ammo

[@Bootbandwarlord]

@@fujimi715 weight reduction is obviously great but comes at the sacrifice of your internal organs if you’re unlucky enough to get hit. To each his own though.

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

This is meant to be a better alternative to soft armor not a replacement for hard plates.

[@fujimi715]

@@MaxwellAerialPhotography uh no it's actually intended to replace hard plates

[@HarryKuloh]

@@MaxwellAerialPhotography incorrect.

[@Buma21]

When did you get access to select fire?!?

[@416cubes4]

Impressive.. price is nuts but I get it