NIJ Level II Body Armor
NIJ II armor protects the wearer from lower velocity pistol rounds such as .32acp, .380acp, .38spl and some 9mm and .357mag rounds.
NIJ level II armor is thin, flexible, lightweight and highly concealable, providing the wearer ballistic protection when more conventional armor isn't possible.
Users who want light flexible armor with the maximum level of concealability should consider level II armor.
What calibers can NIJ II armor protect against?
.22lr
.25acp
.32acp
.38spl
.38S&W
9mm @ 1305 ft/s
.357mag @ 1430 ft/s
NIJ Level IIIA Body Armor
NIJ IIIA Armor protects the wearer from pistol rounds such as 9mm, .45acp and .44 Magnum as well as 20ga and 12ga shotgun buckshot.
IIIA armor panels are lightweight and available both as rigid plates in the standard sizes and as flexible inserts in a variety of shapes and sizes making IIIA armor a popular choice.
Users who want a high level of concealability with protection from pistol rounds and buckshot should consider level IIIA armor.
What calibers can NIJ IIIA armor protect against?
.22lr + WMR
.32acp
.38spl
.380acp
.40
.357sig
.357 Magnum
.41 Magnum
.44 Magnum
.45acp
.45lc
9mm
10mm
20 GAUGE 00 Buckshot
12 GAUGE 00 Buckshot
NIJ Level III Body Armor
NIJ III armor plates protect the wearer from rifle rounds such as 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm and 7.62x51mm commonly fired from battle rifles such as the AR-15, AK-47 and FN-FAL.
Level III plates are heavier and thicker than IIIA armor and come in a more limited range of sizes but offer the wearer significantly more protection.
To qualify as NIJ level III an armor plate must be able to stop six rounds of 7.62x51mm FMJ.
Level III plates offer protection from standard rifle ammunition but are not rated against many steel core / armor piercing rifle rounds.
Users who want protection from intermediate rifle rounds without the bulk and weight of level IV plates should consider level III armor.
What calibers can NIJ III armor protect against?
.22lr + WMR
.32acp
.38spl
.380acp
.40
.357sig
.357 Magnum
.41 Magnum
.44 Magnum
.45acp
.45lc
9mm
10mm
20 GAUGE 00 Buckshot
12 GAUGE 00 Buckshot
7.62X39mm
.223/5.56mm
7.62X51mm
NIJ Level IV Body Armor
NIJ IV armor protects the wearer from full power and armor piercing rifle rounds such as 7.62x54r and 30.06AP as well as steel cored rounds like 5.56x45 M855 "Green Tip".
At around 6lbs per plate NIJ level IV armor is significantly heavier than lower rated options and is only available in a rigid panel but offers unparalleled ballistic protection.
Users who require the maximum level of ballistic protection should consider level IV armor.
What calibers can NIJ IV armor protect against?
.22LR + WMR
.32acp
.38spl
.380acp
.40
.357sig
.357 Magnum
.41 Magnum
.44 Magnum
.45acp
.45lc
9mm
10mm
20 GAUGE 00 Buckshot
20 GAUGE Slug
12 GAUGE 00 Buckshot
12 GAUGE Slug
.223
5.56X45mm
7.62X39mm
7.62X51mm
7.62X54R
.30-06AP
What levels of flexible armor are available?
NIJ II and NIJ IIIA flexible armor is available
Should I get a concealed undershirt plate carrier or a discrete tactical vest?
If you plan to wear your armor overtly as a tactical vest and concealed under clothing then you may consider a discrete plate carrier for your needs.
If you plan to wear your armor concealed at all times then an undershirt style plate carrier may be a better choice.
Can I wear this armor with normal clothes?
Our armor systems are designed to be worn discretely under normal clothing.
T-shirt plate carriers and concealed vests can be worn under a normal shirt and our discrete carrier vests can be worn under a normal jacket or sweatshirt.
How do I clean my body armor?
The ballistic panels can be removed from your armor system and the carrier material can be washed like normal clothing.