Seeing armor take hits is the best way to understand what it does. The videos here show plates and vests being shot so you can see how different materials and levels hold up.
Safety first: the armor in these tests is not being worn. Never shoot armor that someone is wearing, and keep a safe distance from steel plates because of spall and ricochets.
Train in your armor
Armor changes your shoulder pocket, your prone position and your draw. Wear it to the range and practice the basics.
Range videos
