Kentucky Ballistics and Tactical Rifleman shoot the Safe Life Defense FRAS Armor

There's lots of talk on social media about the current need for body armor. Isn't it sad that we live in a word where you even have to THINK about such a thing? Well, I have LIVED in a world where we NEEDED to wear rifle rated body armor on the modern battlefield. Yes, it sucks. However, it is part of "playing the game" when you sign up for a military at war. Over my 25 years of military service, I have seen many changes in military gear, including Body Armor.
I love this safe Life Defense FRAS Armor. You know I'm long-winded. So, when we filmed this video, I talked for about 30 minutes about armor, it's requirements depending on the situation, and why this FRAS Armor is such a big deal. However, most monkeys only want to watch the "Pew Pew" shooting part of our videos. So, in this video, we cut out all the talking.
IF you want to see the whole "Extended Cut" of this video, you can click this link:
• Extended version | Saf...
Special Thanks to Scott from Kentucky Ballistics for his guest appearance in this video. If you are not following/subscribing to Kentucky Ballistics, you are missing out on some funny stuff.
/ whatsupitsdabrick
Also, a Special Thanks to Buffman, the "King of Armor Destruction" for providing me the M-80A1 ammo. Check out his KZbin Channel also:
/ buffmanlt1
Do YOU want this FRAS Armor?
Go to: safelifedefense.com
Use Code: "TacticalRifleMan" to save 10%
Help support Tactical Rifleman by becoming a patron on Patreon / tacticalrifleman
My favorite source for Night Vision, Thermal Imaging, Riflescopes and Lasers - www.nightvisio...
Want the same gear as Karl check out the NEW Amazon shop
www.amazon.com...
For more go to www.tacticalrif...
Follow us on Facebook: / tacticalrifleman
Instagram: www.instagram....
Twitter-bit.ly/TACrman

[@KentuckyBallistics]

Thanks so much for having me out! I had a great time! Can’t wait to do it again! 🇺🇸

[@TacticalRifleman]

Scott, it was great having you out!!! Maybe you should upload this video to your channel... we would get way more views. You’re welcome to any of it. Shooting this Sunday at 2pm after church, and you are always welcome to come visit. Thanks again!!! Karl

[@jedermachtigallmighty7345]

Hey Scott, do this test again on the T-rex 😎 go Kenfolks

[@gunnigundel1828]

Scott, from now on you are called Hans! Cause you got ze Flammenwerfer!

[@TCool-in2to]

What are you doing with this meat head?

[@MRCHUPA]

Glad to see 2 fellow Kentuckians, and 2 of my favorite channels getting together and making content. Good job gentlemen. Keep up the good work!

[@Mrgunsngear]

Love the collaboration 🇺🇸

[@TacticalRifleman]

Scott is good people... if you get a chance to hang with him, you should do it. Keep up the great work out there in NC!!!

[@Salman-qz5jk]

Hi

[@CWebs]

11:37 “that bullets Hucka Buckin” A unit of speed measurement consisting of velocities between 3,000 - 3,500 FPS.

[@carmineredd1198]

3500fps s slow, how about 4000fpps .22-250 ?

[@Steve-qx2kw]

Karl was downright giddy when they lit the dummy up with that flame thrower.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Fire is a Beautiful Thing.

[@Jay_Sullivan]

I was hoping Scott brought the 20" revolver, but the flamethrower is great.

[@stevenschwarz8871]

That is some great armor. Still a hurt factor, but to stop a .308 WIN, even a cup and core SP hunting round is no joke. I've done A LOT of barrier protection testing and hunting ammo, although not ideal fighting ammo, still shovels the coal. & at ? 50 feet. Wow. I've broken thru engine blocks, 3' oak trees, solid core cement, u name it, I've tested it to show classes that cover can almost always be defeated, so watch west you take it, stay back from it if possible, and if you're takin A LOTTA FIRE, MOVE!!! Personally, I use the breakdown technique. Round after round to the same P.O.I. will sooner or later defeat almost any cover you can expect to encounter... Mud joints are my fav secret. U can slip a pill thru them in 3-6 shots... Still, that armor is really good. Beats hell outta even 5 year old technology!!! Not bulky, flexible, multi hit capable... Up armor it??? There must be a way to get to LEVEL 4, that stops 7.62X51mm BLACK TIP/AP, & .30 M2 AP... & if it does that, it'll stop the other 30s, too, like 7.,62X39 steel core & 7.62X54mm AP(PKM LMG, etc.), .300 WIN MAG... And what happened to "DRAGON SKIN"??? I saw a test on that back before they had even marketed it, and it was INDESTRUCTIBLE!!! 4 30 Rd. mags from an AK @ 10', & not one penetration!!! Same with my Mk 18, & 4+ mags of M855 & Mk262 77 gr. steel core match FMJ... NADA... We did defeat it with 5.56X45mm M855 "green tip" 62gr. PENETRATOR. How? By laying the N GEL DUMMY DOWN PRONE AND PUTTING A 6 O'CLOCK SNEAK AND MAG DUMP INTO IT@ 25-50 feet... The slugs went UNDER THE SCALES, blew many off, and shredded thru the soft inner liner of kevlar(?)... It could happen... Still, FS WORKED, but it disappeared so fast? Pray tell WHY??? THANKS FOR THE SHOW...

[@tacticaltrioadventure5224]

Finally tactical rifleman doing collaboration whith guns KZbin channels

[@darrellgoering2686]

I love how it went from a review on the armor, to just trying to kill it, to just a bunch of jackassery. Love it!

[@TacticalRifleman]

If you watch the Extended Cut of this video, you’ll see that we really did start out with a test

[@dirwood4365]

Awesome collaboration. Two GREAT personalities havin a lil pun while being safe. Not sold on that armor. I’d like to see what it does to a clay backer. The blunt force trauma has just gotta shatter bones and turn muscle to jelly. Great vid Karl and Scott! Would love to see you guys get together for more Jackassery. 😂🇺🇸👍🏻

[@rueridge7597]

Some things never change. Speed kills armor. But that is remarkable performance for a level 3 whatever. I hated em but still would want a plate to dissipate energy over larger area. Even better test their body armor before they get chance to try yours. Great video. Scott’s good fella. Those 2 new military rounds are totally badass.

[@bobsmoot5106]

That 12-gauge slug was like getting hit by Tyson. No penetration, but by golly that would hurt!

[@americanpatriot6918]

AWESOME video! Loved the grand finale!! If it bleeds we can kill it!!!!!!!!😂🤣🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@curtwhite876]

"'in sha' allh" Nicely said, Karl. Nicely said. Looks like really good armor.

[@user-oy9zy4ds9m]

Thank you for finally testing m855A1!!!!! I’ve been asking literally since this armor came out for someone to test that round.

[@TheCherryChampagne]

My two favorite channels to watch which also make you laugh are coming from Kentucky lol.. Interesting 😊.. 😁

[@danielswift1160]

I have enjoyed very few videos, as much as I have enjoyed this one. Absolute riot brothers.

[@howarama]

Karl you're a beast with the 50!

[@1shagg420]

Hell yeah I'm glad Scott recommended you to me! I needs my shooting channels! First time here, good stuff!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@Silentblogger659]

Flexible and full body huh?Reminds me of the dragon scale armor that came out all those years ago.

[@ChevTecGroup]

I Wonder If It suffers from the same downfall as dragon skin did

[@alfredzig2035]

@@ChevTecGroup What was it?

[@TacticalRifleman]

I thought it was similar to Dragon Skin, but it is NOT.

[@Halal_Dan]

It's worse lol

[@ChevTecGroup]

@@alfredzig2035 besides ridiculous price. The biggest problem was that it couldn't stop bullets if hit on an angle. They slipped right between the ceramic tiles

[@koolkid3184]

The .50 cal and the flamethrower made my day! laughed so hard!

[@grizzlyadams1745]

please do the test again with modeling clay to see the depth of the impact to the body.

[@aidandodge466]

"i like virgins. virgins are awesome" lol

[@thegooddoctor2009]

"Cut the green wire to save the planet." Uh dafuq is going on in that phone call?

[@TacticalRifleman]

Occasionally, I get calls from POTUS asking for advice. TR

[@Johnson11c]

Yeah he always talks to POTUS! Thank God for such an amazing warrior!

[@celmer6]

It's always the green wire until you run across a device with all red wires.

[@Victor-hb4hj]

That would 😢. Well done gentlemen. Awesome video.

[@jeremyronald]

Karl brings out the Barrett, Scott comes in with the flamethrower. Karl brings out an Abrams, Scott comes in with a Howitzer. Karl brings out a nuke.... "I would like to see you beat this" says Karl. Scott points up into the sky. "That ain't no moon, buddy. That's a space station!" And as a very bright green light comes crashing into the Safelight vest, Karl just grins ear to ear, shakes Scotts hand, and quietly contemplates a new way to one up Scott in his next crossover video. I love watching this one. One of my deep personal favorites from TR!

[@dhunsaker26]

Hey karl! Thanks for the education. I am kin to Paul M. He gives you high praises. Would love to hang with both of yall one day. Be safe. Whooyah!

[@oneill1653]

That Grand Finale was EPIC you both got crazy with that ballistic vest 😂😂😂

[@Eddy-gc2vx]

I wore a GALL'S LEV 3A RIDGID VEST It was rated to stop the 44 ma and 12 ga slug. But it did mention distance. It was hot and held a metal plate that covered the chest . It was hot but od rather be hot. Than shot.

[@KRYPTCK]

Safelife is hella backordered and if your shipped vest don't fit they don't have stock to ship you when you return it. Waited 19 weeks for a vest that didn't fit and was told the replacement would be an unknown number of weeks more. Strong caution to anyone wanting to buy from them

[@rAvensBBr]

Scott is killing it with the collabs!!! Love it!

[@mikeyob4271]

Thank you for your service. Stay healthy. Stay safe. Best regards.

[@celmer6]

Now that was a badass video! You guys just proved that ya'll have way more fun than me. I loved every second! Keep up the great work brothers!

[@josephzacharias7992]

"Guys I got a small hole in the back." That's what she said.

[@rubenjimenez5213]

Super awesome video, love the slow motion of the 308 when impacted, super cool, keep it up guys💪💪👍👍💥

[@cornholy69]

This made my day! 2 great channels coming together, love it.

[@dogbite082]

It kind of favors Dragon skin Armor.

[@TacticalRifleman]

I thought so too, but it does NOT.

[@Halal_Dan]

Worse than Hexar

[@TacticalRifleman]

Why is Hexar scared to let us test it?

[@Halal_Dan]

@@TacticalRifleman Source?

[@Inthedarkzone01]

The big contractor companies for the US defence budget pretty much killed the pinnaclearmor company that produced dragonskin armor. The armor war "tested" 1 day befor it should have been officially tested and so it failed the testing but never got tested... confusing...

[@Dom8o8]

I wasn’t expecting a crossover episode haha

[@bigchungo7610]

This channel gets a lot better when you find out this is norm McDonald

[@Zero_Reaper13]

looks like great armour, i do like these tests, i would like to see them done with a layer of clay on the ballistic gel to show what kind of deformation happens for bruising/broken ribs.

[@SirGlockALott]

The advertising for IIIA+ Side Armor Panels 6" x 8" is very misleading. I purchased 2 sets and all 4 panels measured 4"5/8 x 7"1/4. The weight on Safe Life Defense website says 0.5 pounds for a set. The actual weight is 13.1 ounces for cut down versions of what they advertise as there 15% more coverage.

[@comcastjohn]

First Guy: He’s got an AK! Second Guy: I’m right behind ya! First Guy: This one has a Flamethrower! Second Guy: HAULING ASS! First Guy: Whut?

[@umami0247]

Wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that but at least it didn't go thru. However on hits directly over the heart may shock the heart into stopping or you may bleed to death from the internal bleeding from the bruise. I'm impressed with this vest. What you are likely to come up against in real world this will save your life!.

[@leifleblanc160]

Med kits are are all full.Body armor is on my list after I get one of those sexy ass tr1 rifles. Well after I a get a pvs14 . . Good vid

[@jmac3693]

I love that you guys are working together! Carl, thanks for all you have done. And the other guy too lol

[@fatihmehmetcevik7299]

The FRAS armor is basically modern platemail which is pretty old technology but we can see that it isn't obsolete technology

[@davidh9585]

I just stumbled across your channel from Scott’s. It’s like Sebastian Maniscalco started a guntoob channel! One of my favorite comedians by the way, so wit’ all doo respect!

[@kayejaye261]

I watched a storage vid you had. You said your son didnt remember safety rules. So u both went back. Reminded me of my DAD. Except i would of heard his target practice. Lol. Subscribed. Gonna binge some vids. Like content. Thx. My family in Paducah. Looking for some new armor.

[@krakentacticaledc]

That vest looks awesome seems like its absorbing all the energy from the rifle rounds very little seemed to transfer to the gel torso. The slugs were a different story.

[@davesackenheim2937]

I wish you were in Kentucky longer I would come down and see you Karl I think you're awesome

[@TacticalRifleman]

Actually, I live in Kentucky

[@gold5actual48]

I so could have put that vest to good use, but that was totally worth it!!!....thanks for another great video guys!

[@BConText]

Love that great finale ! So how you like that vest ..... well done ? You got it ! ! You guys totally had fun hahahahaha ! Thanks for the great time video, vest prove efficiency..... till steel cap. Green wire 👌🏻....Cheers

[@molon_labe_nc9390]

Awesome fun..keep up the great work...safelife defense is by far one of the best bullet proof gear out there

[@kentoz1970]

Good clean shooting fun great video lads!

[@codyg294]

Love the match up. Awesome video!

[@jimmymsmizo5741]

Awesome video🙌👏🤝.Stay safe and God Bless🙏🙏🙏....

[@Johnson11c]

That was awesome! Much love to you both! Always looking forward to the next videos and reviews of amazing kit! I now sub to brother kentucky ballistics!

[@peterodushkin8434]

Looks like you guys had lots of fun.

[@beatenterprises4329]

Predator reference was spot on.

[@CENTURION737]

My two Favorite KZbin channels keep up the good work gentlemen

[@kb01663]

when I was an MP the safariland vest we had was only supposed to hold up to .44 magnum, I was told they shot one at the range with m855 and it stopped it. Not sure how true it was, wasn't there to see it but multiple people said it stopped it

[@hammr6133]

Luke and Lila loved the end of this demonstration. It reminded them of M107a1 course. Everybody loves Karl and the 50 bmg.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Luke & Lila are awesome... and Karl loves them too!!!

[@hammr6133]

@@TacticalRifleman My son noticed the bed was made and and asked "Mom, did you make the bed?" "No son." Lila says "Did Karl make the bed because he is a Green Beret or is he just polite?"

[@TacticalRifleman]

Funny stuff

[@TacticalRifleman]

You make the bed you sleep in

[@dilloncoop2500]

"Like you've hot something b-... dude it's a Barrett." So fuckin funny 🤣

[@tristanbowman7098]

How is Scott gonna go to Demolition Ranch, the land of gold guns and vehicles, RIP Goldie, and not mention or bring his golden DE? Terrible.

[@denniscrider3776]

Except at roughly $1500, most people can't afford it. And SafeLife STILL isn't NIJ certified, after like 4 or 5 years.

[@alfredmercer4081]

Yeah I’d have bought the FRAS when it was on discount but I had my doubts.

[@sheepdog271]

I have a Safe Life best and I would not be afraid to wear it, gave around 800.00 $ for about a year and half ago. They just keep improving!

[@grahamhart721]

Hell yeah!😂 great job guys! “ cut the green wire to save the world, yeah” 😂🤣 I love it

[@tomahawk5827]

Fun video! Great collaboration! Safelite stuff is impressive.

[@TacticalRifleman]

I really like it

[@jeffpierce3436]

I watched because of Scott but I like what you’re doing. Count me in 👍

[@artwebb6939]

Me: shoots AR platform for the first time "i thought they said these didn't recoil " TR : rapid fires Barrett from shoulder Me to self : "Son, I am disapoint"

[@dennisjanda5081]

Ever try shooting at 1/2" multi layers of Lexan or Plexiglass and see what penetrates ??.. They are very lightweight and dense..Enjoy the Videos !!

[@southpawyeti6039]

Pretty damn cool my 2 favorite channels did a video together

[@roadrunner6356]

Loved it 👍especially the end! Good job guys

[@Jexorz86]

Man the Trex is the dumbest best thing ive seen on a gun channel... or the best dumbest thing.. im really not sure... Im just glad everybody gets on board with it.

[@jamesswain100]

Haha this is why I love this channel! To much fun!!

[@cobra1995xx]

Excellent stuff guys!!

[@xXCameronUhlerXx]

That was freakin awesome. The Barrett mag dump! Just wow!

[@jamieclement3942]

That was so freaking awesome my dog wanted to see why I was laughing so hard!!!

[@Me-fj8sb]

I thought about a Mark 19 or 240B, great video

[@scottratliff9776]

Guys! Swat officer here and I wish you guys for do an actual NIJ standard clay test. Just a thought.

[@jacobsnell6214]

I'm glad to know I bought some good armor, but dang that gave me anxiety imagining myself in place of the dummy

[@johnnyhalf6558]

Outstanding "

[@user-rd5nc1nb9f]

Lmao I could tell he was very happy during the video😂😂

[@WasabiSniffer]

What in demolition ranch... Now I’m curious how the new blue FRAS holds up.

[@waynebattersby9461]

This is awesome love both channels

[@TacticalRifleman]

Scott is Good People

[@gregwright392]

Loved it! Karl giggled like a little girl!

[@johnhalchishick7094]

That 50cal is so bad ass unbelievable

[@joesantiago413]

I was hoping to see the 50 bmg penetration before the barbecue. Lol. Fun video!! Enjoyed the hell out of it.

[@FlankerJackChannel]

Would love to see this company make plate carrier sized FRAS panels.

[@TacticalRifleman]

If you are just gonna run a plate carrier, you’ll want solid lvl-4 plates

[@johns9888]

Great video ! Keep up the good work you guys!

[@bombsaway6340]

Nice vest, though not very flame retardant. Fun review!

[@armedaustrian974]

I never thought that Karl and Scott would ever make a video together but I like it its kind of funny

[@Seniorsauvage]

Great video guys

[@omcena]

Do comparison video of 338 LM and 338 NM using your ACMC or MRAD plz we want to see change in ballistic data and damage too also demerits od each

[@oh2txb18]

One of the few videos to outdo Demo Ranch in testing. Hell yeah.

[@YappingGamerDad]

Their website shows them around 2000-2200 bucks and was wondering about them and man, they surpassed what I thought they could do. I don't want to need that, but gives me hope for the 500-600$ ones. More in my price range. Do they perform well? Anyone? I'm sure I can search a video of them

[@vincenthall8124]

Its made like the dragon skin vest which the little ceramic plates came loose after the adhesive failed hope they used better glue and there vest are not certified and some reports of the velcro wears out fast due to taking on and off

[@TacticalRifleman]

It not like Dragon Skin, as they do not overlap. All Velcro wears out. Velcro is easy to replace. Hopefully, you won’t be wearing it daily for years on end

[@deepaaich1529]

Another cool collab

[@ctc2986]

Please test the Safe Life Defence armor plate.

[@TacticalRifleman]

I’ll ask

[@EBB47]

Great collab. Never thought I'd see that trex here

[@pewpewwithtodd8077]

That armor is friggen awesome! I wish I could go shoot my body armor but unfortunately the bank would be upset so I'm happy to watch you two destroy your own lol Thanks for sharing and as always keep Pew pewing

[@CaptainMcPunch]

Cobra assault cannon! State of the art...BANG BANG!

[@prepper1013]

5:12 SMH How did my mother in law get there? I hope you didn't miss Karl.