What does IIIA armor stop?
Level IIIA armor is rated to stop Magnum rounds fired from handguns and everything from a . 38 Special to a 9mm. Level III armor is specifically designed to defeat rifle caliber rounds fired from a . 308 (7.62mm), a 5.56mm, and all other handguns.
Will Level 3a armor stop 556?
ALL of our armor is additionally tested to ensure they will stop 5.56 and 7.62×39 rounds. This includes full metal jacket (FMJ), hollow point (HP), etc. Level III will not stop a direct hit from an 30 caliber Armor Piercing (AP) bullet.
What is NIJ IIIA?
NIJ-III rated ballistic body armor is serious body armor worn by our Soldiers overseas in combat. It protects against the most common rifle round fired by our enemies, the 7.62mm FMJ. The NIJ-III body armor is large and bulky and not recommended for wear in civilian settings.
Is Level 3a body armor stab proof?
This lightweight, comfortable and durable ballistic protection will stop multiple rounds from any handgun (up to . 44 Magnum) as well as Spike and Edge threats of strike energy up to 36 J. Level IIIA/STAB 1 ballistic panels ensure that you’ll stay safe when danger rears its ugly head.
What is the difference between Level II and Level IIIa body armor?
Particularly because the difference between Level II and regular Level IIIa soft armor systems is smaller, more marginal, than most people assume: Level IIIa vests are rated to stop the . 44 Magnum SJHP at muzzle velocity with less than 44mm backface deformation (BFD); Level II vests are tested against the .
What level armor does the military use?
SAPI and ESAPI are the most technically advanced body armor fielded by the U.S. military, and are constructed of boron carbide ceramic with a Spectra shield backing that breaks down projectiles and halts their momentum.
Which armor would best protect against Level IIIa ballistics?
Bulletproof vests at Levels I-IIIa use soft materials like Kevlar®, which are incredibly strong and can trap and slow bullets to a complete stop. A bulletproof vest at Level IIIa can stop the vast majority of ammunition used in handguns and is the strongest soft body armor available.
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.
Which armor would best protect against Level IIIA ballistics?
What is a Level IIIA body armor vest?
This level IIIA body armor vest is made from all new Kevlar XP material that complies with NIJ 0101.06 armor standards and features a six-point strapping system for a custom fit. The cover of this Kevlar vest is waterproof and the strategically placed trauma insert pockets provide additional blunt trauma protection.
What is a Level 3 hard armor?
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 Police SWAT teams and military soldiers.
What is Level II body armor made of?
The ballistic suspension system of this police vest disperses weight, prevents sagging and includes front/rear shirttails so you can be confident that your tactical armor is secure under your uniform. This level II body armor is also constructed from 100% woven aramid laminate fibers and complies with 2005 interim requirements.
What are the threat levels of Con-concealed body armor?
Concealed body armor is categorized into Threat Levels II, Level IIA and Level IIIA. Each threat level will offer a different amount of ballistic protection against projectiles.