{"product_id":"nij-level-iii-body-armor-plate-esapi-light-weight","title":"NIJ LEVEL III+ BODY ARMOR PLATE | ESAPI | LIGHTWEIGHT","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eNIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate | ESAPI | Light-weight\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is an advanced level of defense against lethal threats. It is designed with superior materials and innovative technology to provide unmatched safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe armor plate is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003estronger than steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, thanks to the use of PEAD™ (Polyethylene) UHMWPE, which features a molecular strength several times stronger than steel. Yet, it's lighter in weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt offers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ehigher ballistic resistance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e than Level IIIA and better than Kevlar. It is tested to stop various AR-15 with 5.56 \u0026amp; AK-47 with 7.62, exceeding the NIJ requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eQR coded label for certification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, demonstrating its tested efficiency against different types of ammunition, angles, back-face deformation, and distances.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe armor plate is ergonomically designed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ematch body shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, allowing accurate shooting and arm movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eairline travel-friendly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, making it a legal travel companion that offers Level 3 standalone polyethylene protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003estealth paint\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e ensures optimal stealth in low-light environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe body armor plate is built with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efire, water, and dust-resistant materials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, enhancing its durability and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt comes in two different sizes, and complies with several international safety standards, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNIJ level III (3) under standard 0101.06\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, VPAM PM 6, TR SK2\/PM5, HOSDB HG3, RF1, and SG3, GOST Class 5, GOST BR4.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eNIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"860\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cMSFDi6jKhE\" title=\"Body Armor 7.62 and 5.56 Proofing\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eNIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eErgonomic design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: The plate is curved to match your body shape, enabling accurate shooting and unrestricted arm movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTravel-friendly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: TSA \u0026amp; airplane safe. It can be used during airline travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNIJ III rated\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Capable of blocking various sniper, pistol, assault rifles, and airgun rounds. Essential for life or death situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpike Proof and Stab Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides protection from stabbing weapons such as knives and shivs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuperior to IIIA \u0026amp; Kevlar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Stops various AR-15 with 5.56 \u0026amp; AK-47 with 7.62 \u0026amp; more. It is built with military-grade PEAD™ mil-spec plating.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStronger than steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: The PEAD™ (Polyethylene) UHMWPE molecular strength surpasses that of steel, making it more reliable, safer, and lighter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLow-Visibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Optimally painted for stealth in low-light environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResilient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Built with fire, water, and dust-resistant materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLightweight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: The plate weighs between 4 to 5 pounds, depending on its size.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComprehensive Protection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Complies with various standards including NIJ level III (3) under standard 0101.06, VPAM PM 6, TR SK2\/PM5, HOSDB HG3, RF1, and SG3, GOST Class 5, GOST BR4.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box of the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNIJ level III bulletproof plate (Equal to commercial III+ plates)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eNIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Military-grade PEAD™ (Polyethylene) UHMWPE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight (10\"x12\"):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 4 pounds \/ 1.8 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight (11\"x14\"):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 5 pounds \/ 2.7 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSizes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Two sizes - 10x12x0.9 in (25x30x2.3 cm) or 11x14x0.9 in (27x35x2.3 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Complies with NIJ level III (3) under standard 0101.06, VPAM PM 6, TR SK2\/PM5, HOSDB HG3, RF1, and SG3, GOST Class 5, GOST BR4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Performs above NIJ requirements. Stops 5.56x45 FMJ, 9mm, .44 Magnum, 7.62x39 FMJ, and more\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Made with over 100 highly compressed PEAD™ layers, making it stronger and lighter than Kevlar or steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Fire, water, and dust-resistant materials. TSA \u0026amp; airplane safe. Painted for optimal stealth in low-light environments\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Comes with a QR coded label to its certification sheet that shows tested ammunition, angles, back-face deformation, distances, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/0635\/5980\/files\/Ballistic-Resistance-of-Bulletproof-Plates-by-Caliber-and-Weapon-Type-MGP-R05.jpg?v=1658938770\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eNIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate FAQs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate provide superior protection?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate offers superior protection due to its construction from military-grade PEAD™ (Polyethylene) UHMWPE. This material has a molecular strength several times stronger than steel, allowing it to successfully stop various rounds from sniper rifles, assault rifles, and pistols.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate withstand multiple hits?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYes, the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate is designed to withstand multiple hits. When a bullet makes contact, the plate absorbs the bullet's energy and disperses it, limiting the area affected by the bullet. This process allows the plate to sustain multiple hits before breaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate be used for airline travel?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYes, the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate is TSA and airplane-safe. It offers Level 3 standalone polyethylene protection, meaning it can be used during airline travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the weight of the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe weight of the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate varies depending on size. The 10\"x12\" plate weighs 4 pounds or 1.8 kg, while the 11\"x14\" plate weighs 5 pounds or 2.7 kg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the difference between Level III and Level III+ Body Armor Plates?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMost Level III armor can only stop 7.62x39 FMJ rounds. However, the superior Atomic Defense Level III armor can stop both 7.62x39 FMJ and 5.56x45 FMJ and JHP rounds. The \"III+\" in Level III+ indicates that this armor provides protection beyond the NIJ Level III standard. However, note that \"III+\" is not an officially recognized level by the NIJ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this a PEAD Level 3 (III) Standalone Plate or ICW Plate?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLevel 3 Standalone. This means that it can stop up to 5.56x45 FMJ, 9mm, .44 Magnum,7.62x39 FMJ, etc. by itself and without extra armor needing to be placed behind it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy PEAD Armor Plates? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePEAD UHMWPE (PE) is among the most effective materials for bulletproof plates. When a bullet makes contact with the plastic coating, the resulting friction causes it to melt. Heat softens the plate, enabling it to absorb the bullet's energy and disperse it around the plate. The surface cools and hardens again to contain the bullet. The absorption and cooling processes limit the area the bullet can affect, allowing a PEAD vest or plate to withstand countless and multiple hits before breaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/0635\/5980\/files\/NIJ_III_3_Armor_Testing_c6f9212c-23b1-49f2-87b4-297af40d1fe8.png?v=1657904835\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Atomic Defense","offers":[{"title":"Mil-spec Coated 10\" x 12\" Armor Plate \/ 1 Plate","offer_id":53976296718646,"sku":"P6680S","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mil-spec Coated 10\" x 12\" Armor Plate \/ Set of 2 Plates","offer_id":53976296751414,"sku":"P6681S","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mil-spec Coated 11\" x 14\" Armor Plate \/ 1 Plate","offer_id":53976296784182,"sku":"P6682S","price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mil-spec Coated 11\" x 14\" Armor Plate \/ Set of 2 Plates","offer_id":53976296816950,"sku":"P6683S","price":659.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/7140\/6673\/files\/nij-level-iii-body-armor-plate-or-esapi-or-light-weight-atomic-defense-body-armor-plates-1.jpg?v=1777521586","url":"https:\/\/directactionapparel.com\/products\/nij-level-iii-body-armor-plate-esapi-light-weight","provider":"Direct Action Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}