Level III Plates / Level 3 Body Armor

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Level III+ Body Armor Enhanced Plates Level 3 body armor is a type of ballistic plate armor that is designed to protect against a variety of rifle rounds. This armor is worn by law enforcement officers, military personnel, and anyone else who may be at risk of encountering higher-powered rifles in the line of duty. Level III body armor protects against a higher threat level than Level II armor and offers protection against rifle rounds [ read more... ] What does Level III body armor stop? Level 3 body armor is the first tier of bulletproof plate that protects against higher caliber rifle rounds, per NIJ standards . These rounds include the following: 7.62×39 123gr PS Ball (MSC) 7.62×51 147gr FMJ (M80) – up to 2850 ft/s 5.56x45 55gr (M193) up to 3150 ft/s * *NOTE: This plate is not rated to stop M855 or armor piercing rifle rounds. Differences between soft body armor and hard body armor: When choosing between soft body armor and hard body armor, it is important to understand the key distinctions between the two. Soft body armor is flexible and designed to stop handgun rounds. Hard body armor, on the other hand, is typically made from more rigid materials such as ceramic, steel or polyethylene, and rated to stop rifle rounds. Soft body armor is generally lighter and more concealable, while hard body armor is heavier and offers more stopping power. With this distinction in mind, it is important to understand that you won't find Level 3 soft body armor. Anything considered ‘soft armor’ is typically rated Level 3A and below. Differences between Level 3A, Level 3, and Level 3+ body armor: The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) sets the standards for ballistic resistance in body armor. Level 3A and Level 3 are different levels of protection defined by the NIJ. Level 3+ body armor, on the other hand, is not an official designation, and varies depending on the manufacturer. At Premier Body Armor, the “+” indicates we have tested the armor against ammunition that exceeds the