Civilians can legally wear body armor in the US however, choosing the right body armor level can be quite challenging. There are different levels of body armor that are rated to stop different threat levels. In the USA, the National …

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The body armor system includes a Testudo Gen 2 Plate Carrier, 2 AR500 Armor Level III 10″ x 12″ curved plates, 2 AR500 Armor Trauma Pads and other various options based on personal preference. The Testudo was developed from years of …

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The NIJ (National Institute of Justice) is the main governing body for armor sold in the United States and sets the standards for the various protection and performance levels. NIJ standards are broken down into seven threat levels: Level II Level IIIA Level III Level IV Spike Level 1 Spike Level 2 Spike Level 3

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Level II. Protection: 9mm. Price: $30 – $100/ kit, but some kits can go all the way up to $200 for fully body protection. Weight: 5 lbs / plate. Level IIA armor is the weakest on this list only rated to stop a 9mm bullet. …

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50501-GM 2007-2013 & 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Rear Block & U Bolt Kit

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In the case of concealable vests or backpack armor, body armor is a last line of defense if things should turn disastrous in places where we do not normally carry full tactical kits, like school, grocery shopping, or places where people congregate. A set of level IV plates in a plate carrier is maximally protective but relatively bulky.

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Level 3 Hard Armor is armor that is rated to stop rifle threats up to 7.62×51 NATO (M80 ammunition). The pros of Level 3 armor is that it is capable of stopping most, if not all, common caliber rifle rounds that you would encounter. It is often worn by …

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Cratus 5200 Level III / Level IV Stand Alone Advanced Body Armor Plate 7 x 8 FS TenCate Advanced... -75%. O u t o f s t o c k. Out of stock. TenCate CR1000 Level IIIA+, Spike 2, & Slash Advanced Body Armor Plate 6x8 Full Size. Out of stock. Add to wishlist.

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Your body armor needs to offer safety and protection to take on a number of obstacles with confidence. At TacticalGear.com, we make it easy to find an assortment of vital protective gear. Our plate carriers are designed to accept level III and …

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For example, Level II body armor would likely stop the III-A test standard, (9 mm submachine gun at 1400 fps) from actually PENETRATING through the Level II vest. But, the Level II vest would fail on blunt trauma impact (the NIJ deems any dent greater than ~1.7" (~44 mm.) on the soft clay test surface, a FAIL).

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Level 3 body armor protects against all calibers lower levels of body armor protect against, but it also protects against: multiple shots from 7.62 FMJ, 5.56 FMJ, 30 carbine FMJ, and 12 gauge rifled slugs. This level of body armor is heavier than 3A, but lighter than 4.

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Level IIIA. While thicker and heavier duty than level II, the materials used to construct IIIA rated armor are still soft and somewhat flexible. Armor with this rating is capable of protecting against .44 Magnum or 9mm …

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Body Armor Types and Levels. Choosing the correct type of body armor is important to ensure you are protected completely. There are different types of body armor available depending on the threats they can protect against, and it is important to …

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It is vital when choosing body armor to make sure that it adheres to the proper protection levels. While there are many different standards for ballistics protection levels, the two most commonly recognized standards for body armor come from the US National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the UK Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST, formerly HOSDB).

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Body Armor Basics: Level III vs. Level IV. Before we dive into shooting things, let's cover some basics to give you a good understanding of body armor. The National Institute of Justice, or NIJ, serves as the U.S. …

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Level IV body armor is designed to stop .30-06 M2AP armor piercing rounds. This is a large caliber round with plenty of powder behind it. Level IV body armor is typically sought after by people more likely to …

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J5 Rescue Supply LLC's Body Armor Guide for getting started and HESCO Armor Products. This article discuses ballistic plate sizing, cuts, curves, ratings, NIJ testing, and popular plates we carry. Level III, III+, IV, and Special Threat Rifle Plates. We talk about HESCO L210, M210, U210, 4400, 3810, 4601, and the 4800.

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Level IV armor is the highest rating of body armor currently available, and it will stop armor-piercing rifle threats. It can withstand up to 30-06 M2ap steel core armor-piercing rounds with a mass of 166 grains and a velocity of 2880 ft/s.

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AR500 Armor® Level III Lightweight (UHMWPE) Body Armor. For when ounces are pounds and mobility is everything, AR500 Armor® Level III Polyethylene Body Armor weighs in at a mere 3.3lb's per plate (10"x12"). NIJ 0101.06 certified, positively buoyant, stand-alone, and multi-hit capable, our Polyethylene lightweight armor plate is a true contender for those who are willing …

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Dependable body armor and tactical plate carriers provides a crucial added layer of life-saving protection. When choosing armor, it's important your ballistic protection meets NIJ standard 0101.06. But the equipment also needs to match the level of threat you're likely to face. Body armor comes in different levels.

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Level III Polyethylene Body Armor weighs is: 10" x 12" – 3.99 lbs 11″x14″ – 5.4 lbs In SAPI/ESAPI cut. This body armor has been tested according to NIJ …

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NIJ LEVEL III - At Level III, we start transitioning from soft body armor vests to ballistic plates and panels, commonly called ballistic body armor plates, hard armor plates, or rifle plates. At this level, the armor should be …

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