GILLIAM TECHNICAL SERVICES (GTS) - EMERALD ISLE, NC - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. GTS has been in the armor business for 18 years. The NEW NIJ 0101.07 standard is now active.
We have tested against every 0101.07 RF2 threat (see test reports in the product images). If they cannot - the plate is NOT an RF2 plate meeting the NIJ's latest standard: 0101.07 and associated threat document NIJ 0123.00. Please make SURE that these plates will fit before ordering. Here's what makes our plates different from the rest. Heat resistant, hard rubber edges versus EVA foam edges.
Clean, "no lines" professional strike face finish. 1000 denier nylon plate cover materials. Sealed outer ceramic and polyethylene edges. TESTED, backing plate so that you get reliable rifle protection along ceramic coverage and even.44 MAGNUM protection along the plate edges. We have tested our backing plate (edges) to the HG2 NIJ 0101.07 standard (see image). Our ceramic fits tight together with no gaps, situated as high on the armor plate as possible to protect vital areas. We use composite crack arresting layers to enhance multiple hit performance (as opposed to thin UHMWPE sheet). We use 100% MADE IN USA adhesives (including all source ingredients).
We control time/pressure and heat to form and bond our backing materials under a controlled formula. We don't use other model numbers in our description so that false reviews show up next to our products. We are transparent about our build processes. If you have a question, please ask.
MODEL: GTS-Alumina (6908), Standard Configuration. This model complies with NIJ Standard 0101.06 for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor. This model complies with NIJ Standard 0101.07 for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor. We don't sell 6 month old stock.
All of our plates are BRAND NEW. Latest ballistics test included (6) shots against the powerful 7.62mm x 51mm M80 projectile.This test included DROP testing and submerged water testing (see test report for details). Remember that the new RF2 category (0101.07) REQUIRES resistance against the 7.62mm x 51mm (M80) and other threats.
He is not complying with the new 0101.07 standard. The new standard requires resistance against the following threats. 7.62x51mm M80 Ball NATO FMJ Steel Jacket 147 +0/-3 grain. Military supply or rounds meeting NATO specifications. 7.62x39mm MSC Ball Ammunition Type 56 from Factory 31.
Factory 31 Ammunition evaluated and meeting the requirements of Appendix A. NIJ Ammunition Audit Process -- of the standard. 5.56mm M193 56 +0/-2 grain.
5.56mm M855 61.8 ± 1.5 grain. This armor plate has been tested in accordance with NIJ 0101.06 AND NIJ 0101.07 standards. Unlike other sellers, we have tested our ceramic against every RF2 threat detailed under the new NIJ 0101.07 standard. NIJ 0101.07 Section 12 allows the armor participant to choose the number of shots per panel. We chose to show our ceramic defeating 6 rounds of 7.62 x 51mm - PLUS resistance against every other RF2 threat identified in 0101.07.
MADE IN THE USA with the finest global materials. Our plates meet both NIJ 0101.06 and NIJ 0101.07 standards for the challenging RF2 category (special threat). For more information, please refer to our testing reports. The plates will be supplied with appropriate ballistic tags. A note about our NIJ-approved labs test reports: For your consideration - We include test reports for ALL ceramic batches and backing material combinations. Size: 10" wide x 12" tall. 1 partial rubber and polyethylene edge. In addition to the rifle protection available in our plates - the edges of our plates are also resistant at the HG2 (old NIJ 3a level). Standard: NIJ RF2 Rifle Plate. Ballistic Material: Alumina ceramic with UHMWPE backer plate. Ballistic Performance (Tested): 7.62x39mm AK47 MSC, 7.62X51mm M80 5.56X45 SS, 109/M855 (penetrator)/M193, multi-hit capable. Outer Material (cover): Durable black waterproof nylon with plate edge padding and strike face rubberized coating. Shelf Life: Minimum 5 years.Plates can be used as front or rear plates. Make sure that the STRIKE FACE (see ballistic tag) is situated toward the threat and the plate(s) is carried in a quality vest or carrier.
Superior mosaic ceramic configuration (as opposed to monolithic) allows for multi-hits without performance deterioration of surrounding ceramics. This is NOT a military item (not issued by a military entity).
This is a level III hard armor SAPI cut plate (non-military). This item is manufactured by GTS in Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Here is the policy, in full? We comply with every line of the policy. Items identified on the US Munitions List found in the ITAR Part 121 that are allowed such as commercially available body armor, firearm scopes, and night vision goggles must follow all applicable laws and meet all of the following criteria.
Body armor is allowed if. It isn't military issued (complied with - see above). It's a level I, II, or III body armor or Small Arms Protection Insert (SAPI) plate which is included in the listing (complied with - see above).