Shooting $9 Ballistic Armor Insert From Lazada (Philippine Temu)

Let's talk about shooting stuff! 

I got this allegedly pistol-rated soft armor insert from Lazada. Of course its sketchy, "how much do you value your life", and all that. 

Its super cheap at less than $9 for a 15 cm X 15 cm square. There are bigger versions of this from the same seller that has em in all kinds of useful shapes. 

I like the ones that can be inserted into the laptop compartments of our backpacks or used as side & abdominal armor coverage. 

You sexy thing 👌 

Firearm: JP Enterprises JP-5 pistol caliber carbine, 9mm Luger

Barrel: JP Supermatch, 8 inches

Ammunition: 

1x Federal Premium Hydra-shok 

1x PMC FMJ, 124gr

2x 9mm-GL: 

• our custom 150 gr subsonic ammo
• 851 fps from JP-5
• Muzzle Energy: 221 FPE

Distance: 5 yards

I am thrilled to report that ALL rounds were captured by the soft armor insert. This is a fantastic development. 

I landed all my shots within 1 inch of each other at the center of the square. That means it can still capture the rounds despite being struck in the same general area. 

If you watch the video I uploaded above, you will see that the 2nd shot was beginning to cave in the body armor. This is an important thing to note because that will effectively reduce the coverage when you are taking more than one hit. 

So if you plan to insert this into a laptop bag or backpack, you will need to secure it to both the strike face and the back part. 

It took some effort on my part to flatten it so I can shoot it a few more times. 

All of the bullet heads were recovered. It is interesting to note that their corresponding weights. The photos clearly show the level of deformity and how their jackets were affected.

The 150 gr subsonic heads kept their weight and had significant deformation despite its low velocity. 

This will now allow me to upgrade various backpacks with pistol-rated protection at a very good price. 

There was a time when my only options were available from the USA. 

I used to think that I'd never buy products from these kinds of sources, but time is of the essence. As you might have noticed I've become increasingly productive. Again, all of them sitting in my head waiting for my workshop to make all of this possible. 

Right now we have 3 EDC backpacks that we bring to work and school that have these armor inserts. What matters is we have improved capabilities thanks to these little DIY projects. 

These backpacks can be turned into effective shields on your left hand while the right employs a handgun. It can be worn in your front torso like body armor. More on that later...

A lot of magic could be done with a little duct tape and double-sided velcro! This was a fun project.  

Stay vigilant! 

DIY Shielded Radio Kit

We can block 80-100+db across harmful frequencies👍 

I've been wanting to finish this project for years. Things are way easier to complete when you have a good workshop with the proper lighting. 

I present to you a Shielded RF kit that can withstand EMP and other hazards like lighting and moisture. Yes, the gasket is in great shape even if this surplus can has been in my garage for the past 7 years. 

Parts are very easy to find at the hardware & school supplies store. 

A few months ago I tested various RF blocking textiles and bags from Lazada. Thanks to the success of that early experiment, we were able to proceed with this project. 

I am able to block wifi, bluetooth, radio, up close and E1 & E3 pulses from high altitude.  

All major components are separated by ziploc bags, each with their own dessicant pouches. Its important to detach batteries, antennas, and all accessories.  

We have these Versa Alerto ham radios and my trusty Baofeng UV-88. They all have pouches on our plate carriers and chest rigs. Some of them are close to 10 years old but their batteries & spares are still good. I'll be acquiring more Baofengs later on so I can transition to USB-C charging for greater field longevity. 

I'm quite pleased at how everything turned out in the end. Everything fits inside a .50 cal ammo can and is light & compact.  Its also robust enough to handle heavy rain or even light submersion. This is definitely much easier to bring around for any occasion.

The only thing left is to add more Amateur Radio stickers and labels so its easy to spot.  Maybe a yellow ammo can would have been better. 😀 

This is just one of a few projects that I've completed in my new Workshop. Things are finally coming together.  Building stuff is terrific fun.👌 

Stay vigilant!