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Specifications:
Lightweight microfiber outer shell
Anti-microbial inner lining is moisture wicking, fast drying and odor absorbing
Microfiber “wearstrip” creates greater durability
Shoulder epaulets hold carrier in place
Double front plate pockets – hold 5” x 8” & 7” x 10” inserts
8 Points of adjustment
4” Removable side elastic straps - Velcro® closure
2” Removable elastic shoulder straps - Velcro® closure
Interior suspension system to stabilize ballistic pad
Tapered lower front corners for better fit
Zippered bottom closure
Available in both male and structured female
Spike Levels
Level 1 armor is low-level protection armor suitable for extended wear and is
2 generally concealable (covert).Level 2 armor is a general duty garment suitable for extended wear. It may be either overt or covert. Level 3 is high level protection armor suitable for wear in high risk situations.
2.3 Level 1
This armor protects against low energy threats with a strike energy of 24 J (17.7 ft· lbf).
The over test condition for this level is 36 J (26.6 ft· lbf).
2.4 Level 2
This armor protects against medium energy threats with a strike energy of 33 J
(24.3 ft· lbf). The over test condition for this level is 50 J (36.9 ft· lbf).
2.5 Level 3
This armor protects against high energy threats with a strike energy of 43 J (31.7 ft· lbf).
The over test condition for this level is 65 J (47.9 ft· lbf).
Protection “E1” Strike Energy “E2” Over test Strike Energy
Level J ft· lbf J ft· lbf
1 24 ± 0.50 17.7 ± 0.36 36 ± 0.60 26.6 ± 0.44
2 33 ± 0.60 24.3 ± 0.44 50 ± 0.70 36.9 ± 0.51
3 43 ± 0.60 31.7 ± 0.44 65 ± 0.80 47.9 ± 0.59
Both the Underwriters Laboratories (UL Standard 752) and the United States National Institute of Justice (NIJ Standard 0101.04) have specific performance standards for bullet resistant vests used by law enforcement. The US NIJ rates vests on the following scale against penetration and also blunt trauma protection (deformation) (Table from NIJ Standard 0101.04):
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Armor Level
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Type I
(.22 LR; .380 ACP)
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This armor protects against 22 caliber Long Rifle Lead Round Nose (LR LRN) bullets, with nominal masses of 2.6 g (40 gr) at a reference velocity of 329 m/s (1080 ft/s ± 30 ft/s) and .380 ACP Full Metal Jacketed Round Nose (FMJ RN) bullets, with nominal masses of 6.2 g (95 gr) at a reference velocity of 322 m/s (1055 ft/s ± 30 ft/s).
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Type IIA
(9 mm; .40 S&W)
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This armor protects against 9 mm Full Metal Jacketed Round Nose (FMJ RN) bullets, with nominal masses of 8.0 g (124 gr) at a reference velocity of 341 m/s (1120 ft/s ± 30 ft/s) and .40 S&W caliber Full Metal Jacketed (FMJ) bullets, with nominal masses of 11.7 g (180 gr) at a reference velocity of 322 m/s (1055 ft/s ± 30 ft/s). It also provides protection against the threats mentioned in [Type I].
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Type II
(9 mm; .357 Magnum)
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This armor protects against 9 mm Full Metal Jacketed Round Nose (FMJ RN) bullets, with nominal masses of 8.0 g (124 gr) at a reference velocity of 367 m/s (1205 ft/s ± 30 ft/s) and 357 Magnum Jacketed Soft Point (JSP) bullets, with nominal masses of 10.2 g (158 gr) at a reference velocity of 436 m/s (1430 ft/s ± 30 ft/s). It also provides protection against the threats mentioned in [Types I and IIA].
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Type IIIA
(High Velocity 9 mm; .44 Magnum)
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This armor protects against 9 mm Full Metal Jacketed Round Nose (FMJ RN) bullets, with nominal masses of 8.0 g (124 gr) at a reference velocity of 436 m/s (1430 ft/s ± 30 ft/s) and .44 Magnum Semi Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) bullets, with nominal masses of 15.6 g (240 gr) at a reference velocity of 436 m/s (1430 ft/s ± 30 ft/s). It also provides protection against most handgun threats, as well as the threats mentioned in [Types I, IIA, and II].
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Type III
(Rifles)
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This armor protects against 7.62 mm Full Metal Jacketed (FMJ) bullets (U.S. Military designation M80), with nominal masses of 9.6 g (148 gr) at a reference velocity of 847 m/s (2780 ft/s ± 30 ft/s) or less. It also provides protection against the threats mentioned in [Types I, IIA, II, and IIIA].
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Type IV
(Armor Piercing Rifle)
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This armor protects against .30 caliber armor piercing (AP) bullets (U.S. Military designation M2 AP), with nominal masses of 10.8 g (166 gr) at a reference velocity of 878 m/s (2880 ft/s ± 30 ft/s). It also provides at least single hit protection against the threats mentioned in [Types I, IIA, II, IIIA, and III].
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