Able to stop armor piercing bullets from most pistols. Lightweight variant floats in water acting as a life-preserver.
Cons: Heavier than IIIA armor. 2x thicker than level IIIA armor.
Unable to stop armor piercing bullets from rifles. Pros: Stops just about everything up to 30-06 M2 AP. Beats the industry "1 bullet to plate center" by stopping multiple bullets around the plate. Cons: About 30% heavier than our level III armor plate.
Often too heavy for kids' backpacks. To find the right size armor plate for you, start by measuring the pocket or area that you would like the plate to fit in with a tape measure or ruler. Make sure to measure the length, width, and height.Typically, our 11x14 inch insert will work best in adult bags, and the 10x12 inch will work best in children's backpacks. Understanding the Weights of Different Ratings. Higher Level Armor Isn't Always Better. Level 4 (IV): Approximately 6.5 to 9 pounds - about the weight of a laptop or a gallon of milk. Level 3 (III): Approximately 5 to 6 pounds - about the weight of a jacket or a small laptop.
Level 3 Lightweight (III Lightweight): Approximately 4 to 5 pounds - about the weight your boots. Level 3A (IIIA): Between 1 and 1.5 pounds, about the weight of a plastic water bottle or a 70-page notebook. This model complies with NIJ Standard-0101.06 for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor. Why Atomic Defense has the Best Bulletproof Backpack Inserts. Atomic Defense's bulletproof backpack armor serves as a benchmark that stops more bullets with less deformation and goes above the National Standard from NIJ. Choosing Level IIIA, III, or IV Armor Inserts for Your Backpack. Stops almost any pistol ammunition. Unable to stop rifle (IE, AR-15 and AK-47) by itself. Stops the most common rifles (IE, AR-15 and AK-47) by itself. Stops just about everything up to 30-06 M2 AP. About 30% heavier than our level III armor plate.Level 3 Lightweight (III Lightweight). Approximately 4 to 5 pounds - about the weight your boots.
Between 1 and 1.5 pounds, about the weight of a plastic water bottle or a 70-page notebook. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Tactical & Duty Gear\Body Armor & Plates". The seller is "atomicdefense" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.