Bulletproof Vests

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Versatile Bulletproof Vests for Civilians, Professionals, and First Responders Premier Body Armor offers a wide selection of the best bulletproof vests for everyone from executives to law enforcement. All of our Level IIIA vests are NIJ Certified* and our civilian bulletproof vests are made with the same materials as our law enforcement vests. We proudly manufacture in the United States from domestically sourced materials so our customers can rest assured they are purchasing the highest quality product available. *If the product can be certified by the NIJ , it is. Please review each product page for details. What is a Bulletproof Vest? A bulletproof vest, also known as a tactical vest, or ballistic vest, is a type of body armor that protects from bullets and other projectiles. The vest includes layers of materials that absorb and distribute the impact of a bullet. They are frequently soft body armor vests but can include pockets for rifle plate protection. Are Bulletproof Vests Really Bullet Proof? Ballistic vests vary and not all can prevent penetration by all types of bullets. Ballistics are designed to resist and slow down bullets. People wearing ballistic vests should think of them as bullet-resistant, depending on the rating of the vest. A bullet proof vest that is NIJ level IIIA will provide ballistic protection against nearly all handgun rounds, while a vest with Level IV plates (designated RF3 under NIJ's updated 0101.07 standard) can protect against nearly all rifle rounds. How Much Does a Bullet Proof Vest Weigh? Bulletproof vests typically weigh around 3-7 lbs based on their size, material, and rating. Our standard Hybrid Tactical Vest weighs 4 pounds as a small size, and 7 pounds as a 2XL. Soft, flexible body armor typically weighs less than harder plates, so a Level IIIA soft armor vest would weigh less than one with Level 3 or 4 hard plates inserted. Bulletproof Vest Categories Bulletproof vest ratings refer to the level of protection provided by a ve