{"product_id":"nij-level-iiia-body-armor-plates-esapi-hard-soft","title":"NIJ LEVEL IIIA+ BODY ARMOR PLATES | ESAPI | HARD \u0026 SOFT","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eNIJ Level IIIA+ Body Armor Plates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNIJ Level IIIA+ Body Armor Plates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: These plates far exceed the standard NIJ Level IIIA, which blocks\u003cstrong\u003e .44 Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e9mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e.40 caliber\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more. The \"+\" indicates additional robustness against various bullets beyond the standard requirement. It also provides \u003cstrong\u003eprotection against spikes and stabbing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIndustry-Leading Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: The plates provide \u003cstrong\u003egreater arm mobility\u003c\/strong\u003e with a shooter's free cut design. They come with \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in trauma pads\u003c\/strong\u003e to minimize the felt impact of bullets.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eErgonomic Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: The IIIA plates are designed to curve and match your body shape, facilitating \u003cstrong\u003eaccurate shooting and movement\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLegal for Travel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: These plates are \u003cstrong\u003eTSA \u0026amp; airplane safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to have high-level protection even during air travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuperior to Kevlar\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: The plates stop a wide range of weapons, including pistols, shotguns, and even knives and spikes, proving to be \u003cstrong\u003emore effective than Kevlar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuper Light Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Each plate weighs \u003cstrong\u003eless than 1.5 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring comfort and ease of movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurable and Stealthy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Made with fire, water, and dust-resistant materials, these plates also feature light-absorbing paint to reduce visibility in low-light environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard Compliance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: Complies with \u003cstrong\u003eNIJ level IIIA (3A) under standard 0101.06\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with various other international standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexible Usage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e: The NIJ Level IIIA+ plates can be inserted into carrier vests, jackets, or backpacks, providing versatile protection in various scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eNIJ Level IIIA+ Body Armor Plates 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 IIIA+ Body Armor Plates Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShooter's Free Cut Design:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The plates' design allows for greater arm mobility while firing a weapon.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilt-in Trauma Pad:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Soft panels include a trauma pad that reduces the felt impact from bullets.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBallistic Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The plates have an NIJ level IIIA rating, meaning they can stop various handgun calibers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtensive Testing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The plates are tested for resistance against multiple rounds from various calibers, going beyond the NIJ's single-shot requirement.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCertified:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Every plate comes with a QR coded label linked to its certification sheet.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eErgonomic Design:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The plates curve to match your body shape for more accurate shooting and 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 The plates are TSA and airplane safe, suitable for use even during airline travel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuperior Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The plates are capable of blocking and stopping various knives, pistols, and airgun rounds.\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 Each plate weighs less than 1.5 pounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstructed with Resilient Materials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The plates are built with fire, water, and dust-resistant materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight-Absorbing Paint:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The plates' paint reduces visibility in low-light environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e The plates are available in two sizes: 10x12x0.4 inches (25x30x1 cm) and 11x14x0.4 inches (27x35x1 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 The plates comply with NIJ level IIIA (3A) under standard 0101.06, and other international standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box of the NIJ Level IIIA+ Body Armor Plates?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNIJ level IIIA Strike Face bulletproof insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eNIJ Level IIIA+ Body Armor Plates Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCUT: ESAPI (Mil-spec)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWEIGHT (10\"x12\"): 1.1 pounds \/ 0.5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWEIGHT (11\"x14\"): 1.3 pounds \/ 0.6 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMATERIAL: PEAD™ military-grade polyethylene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSIZES: Two sizes - 10x12x0.4 in (25x30x1 cm) or 11x14x0.4 in (27x35x1 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCOMPLIES WITH: NIJ level IIIA (3A) under standard 0101.06, VPAM PM 3\/4, TR SK1, HOSDB HG1A, HG1, and HG2, GOST Class 1, GOST BR3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBuilt with: Fire, water, and dust-resistant materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLight-absorbing paint: Reduces visibility in low-light environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBallistic Resistance: NIJ level IIIA, which stops .44 Magnum, 9 mm, .40 caliber, 12-gauge slug and buckshot, .45 caliber, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTesting Procedure: Tested with multiple rounds from various calibers such as .22, .380, 9mm, .40 S\u0026amp;W, .38 Special, .45 ACP, and .44 Magnum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCertification: Each plate comes with a QR coded label to its certification sheet. It shows tested ammunition, angles, back-face deformation, distances, and more. Independent Testing Certification.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 IIIA+ Body Armor Plates FAQs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Sets This Ballistic Plate Apart?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur IIIA plates feature an ESAPE or Shooter's free-cut design with ergonomic curvature and cut-away corners by the arms for total control while firing a weapon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe ensure our plates provide high-level ballistic protection. We test soft body armor inserts to exceed the requirements for NIJ Level IIIA (3A). Rather than a single round, we fire multiple shots into the armor from various weapons to verify its performance. All trials occur at our NIJ testing center in Fresno, California. You can view paper certificates and performance videos for our IIIA insert plates online. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the life expectancy of the NIJ Level IIIA+ Body Armor Plates?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile the life expectancy of NIJ Level IIIA+ Body Armor Plates can vary depending on usage and maintenance, a properly cared plate is expected to last for 5 to 7 years. However, we recommend replacing it if it sustains a bullet strike to ensure maximum protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the NIJ Level IIIA+ Body Armor Plate suitable for both indoor and outdoor use?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYes, our Body Armor Plates are designed for both indoor and outdoor use. They are made with fire, water, and dust-resistant materials, ensuring their durability in various conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the level of comfort when wearing the NIJ Level IIIA+ Body Armor Plates?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur NIJ Level IIIA+ Body Armor Plates are designed with user comfort in mind. The plates curve to match your body shape and the shooter's cut allows for accurate shooting and arm movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan the NIJ Level IIIA+ Body Armor Plates be used by both men and women?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYes, our body armor plates are designed to be unisex and can accommodate different body types and sizes. They come in two sizes - 10x12 and 11x14 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I clean and maintain my NIJ Level IIIA+ Body Armor Plates?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor cleaning, simply wipe the plates with a damp cloth. Avoid soaking them in water or using harsh chemicals. Regularly check for signs of wear or damage. 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