AR500 Armor® Level IV (Ceramic/PE) Body Armor Our Level IV hard armor plate is a cost-effective, multi-hit rated Certified plate that offers excellent value and performance. NIJ 0101.06 Certified, our Level IV armor is composed of Monolithic Ceramic and Polyethylene.
Are AR500 plates NIJ certified?
Unlike other AR500 Steel armor plates available on the market, the CT-AR500 plate is the first to receive NIJ 0101.06 Certification and is also DEA Compliant so you can purchase with confidence.
Is AR500 NIJ rated?
The armor covers up to the threat level below: Independently tested and rated to NIJ 0101.06 standards to defeat six (6) rounds of 7.62x51 M80 NATO Ball from 51' at 2,780 feet per second.
What body armor is NIJ certified?
The most common body armor plates in circulation are NIJ Level III body armor plates. NIJ threat level III body armor plates will defeat all handgun rounds, and also rifle calibers up to 7.62mm NATO FMJ (M80).
Is steel armor NIJ certified?
The Level III Steel Plate is NIJ Certified and offers a high level of ballistic protection. It will defeat multiple hits from the most common handguns and small arms up to 7.62x39 Ball.
32 related questions foundIs safe life armor NIJ certified?
One of the most common questions about our products is if Safe life Defense is NIJ Certified? All IIIA+ armor from Safe Life Defense was certified by the National Institute Of Justice (NIJ) on Nov 30th, 2020.
Is Predator Armor NIJ certified?
Predator Armor plates are lightweight, impact-resistant steel that hold superior ballistic properties. This allows us to use thinner plates without sacrificing protection levels. Our ballistic steel plate is tested to NIJ standards.
What is the difference between NIJ tested and NIJ certified?
Because it is so thorough, NIJ testing is a long and expensive process. Armor that passes official NIJ laboratory testing is labeled with the NIJ Certification Mark, the highest NIJ rating. NIJ-certified armor carries the NIJ Certification Mark on the outside of the ballistic package.
Is Tactical Scorpion NIJ certified?
Tactical Scorpion Gear Level III+ steel plate armor . (Made in the USA) We are Compliant with all NIJ standards so dont pay more for lesser quality products.
Is shot stop NIJ certified?
All of our products have been tested – both by NIJ accredited ballistics laboratories and other third-parties; you can watch videos of many of those tests on our website at
What level armor does the military use?
Soldiers, SWAT Team members, and Federal officers in the field wore level IV body armor. Level IV armor will offer the highest level of protection registered by the NIJ. The trade-off between the level of protection and wearability is the main point to think about when deciding which armor to wear.
What level body armor do police wear?
The majority of police across the country normally wear level IIIA body armor or soft inserts as their everyday ballistic protection.
What is AR500 rated to stop?
AR500 Armor Level III rifle rated armor is “hard armor” and capable of stopping threats up to 7.62x51 at 2,780 feet per second. Hard body armor is non-flexible, and is offered in either flat or curved (formed) configuration.
What happened to Dragon Skin body armor?
Because of this, Dragon Skin was found to not be in compliance with the NIJ's testing program and has been removed from the NIJ's list of bullet-resistant body armor models that satisfy its requirements.
What will AR500 armor stop?
To put this in perspective, your average NIJ-Listed Level AR500 armor will only stop a 7.62x51 at 2,750 ft/s. Our Duritium® Level III+PS plate will not only stop multiple shots from the same bullet, but it will also stop a 5.56x45mm (M193) bullet at 3,252 ft/s with multiple shot resistance.
What is the highest rated body armor?
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.
Is Tactical Scorpion gear made in China?
(Made in the USA)
What does NIJ certified mean?
During NIJ Certification, each plate of armor is exposed to conditions designed to stress the armor before it's shot. When a body armor manufacturer says that their product “meet NIJ standards” it basically means that they tested the armor themselves, or hopefully they had an independent lab test the armor for them.
Is BulletSafe NIJ certified?
BulletSafe's new Vital Protection 3 (VP3) Bulletproof Vest is Made in the USA and NIJ-Certified Level IIIA! The VP3 Bulletproof Vest retains BulletSafe's legendary low price-point while providing first-class protection from most handgun calibers up to . 44 Magnum.
What is NIJ compliant?
Compliant Armor: Body Armor that Complies With NIJ Ballistic Resistance Standard, 0101.06. View a list of compliant armor provided by the Criminal Justice Testing & Evaluation Consortium. The list is updated whenever new armor is found compliant with NIJ Standard-0101.06 for ballistic resistance.
Is Hoplite armor NIJ certified?
the 26135 is an NIJ 0101.04 Certified Level IV Stand Alone ballistic solution manufactured from a high density, reinforced alumina ceramic core (Al2O3) backed with layered polymer composite fiber and finished in a black chemical resistant Line-X Covering.
Are ballistic helmets NIJ certified?
Today, ballistic helmets are commonly promoted as NIJ III-A, which basically means they protect against specific handgun threats.
Are RTS plates NIJ certified?
You can count on RTS Tactical to bring you high quality, manufactured to Mil-Spec standards, and Made in the USA ballistic vests that have passed the full National Institute of Justice rigorous certification process.
Where is AR500 Armor made?
AR500 Armor® is a privately held business; our headquarters, team members, and manufacturing facility are located in Phoenix, Arizona.
