The armor plate is ergonomically designed to match body shape, allowing accurate shooting and arm movement. It is airline travel-friendly, making it a legal travel companion that offers Level 3 standalone polyethylene protection. The stealth paint ensures optimal stealth in low-light environments. The body armor plate is built with fire, water, and dust-resistant materials, enhancing its durability and longevity. It comes in two different sizes, and complies with several international safety standards, including NIJ level III (3) under standard 0101.06, VPAM PM 6, TR SK2/PM5, HOSDB HG3, RF1, and SG3, GOST Class 5, GOST BR4.
NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate Features
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Ergonomic design: The plate is curved to match your body shape, enabling accurate shooting and unrestricted arm movement.
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Travel-friendly: TSA & airplane safe. It can be used during airline travel.
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NIJ III rated: Capable of blocking various sniper, pistol, assault rifles, and airgun rounds. Essential for life or death situations.
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Spike Proof and Stab Proof: Provides protection from stabbing weapons such as knives and shivs.
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Superior to IIIA & Kevlar: Stops various AR-15 with 5.56 & AK-47 with 7.62 & more. It is built with military-grade PEAD™ mil-spec plating.
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Stronger than steel: The PEAD™ (Polyethylene) UHMWPE molecular strength surpasses that of steel, making it more reliable, safer, and lighter.
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Low-Visibility: Optimally painted for stealth in low-light environments.
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Resilient: Built with fire, water, and dust-resistant materials.
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Lightweight: The plate weighs between 4 to 5 pounds, depending on its size.
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Comprehensive Protection: Complies with various standards including NIJ level III (3) under standard 0101.06, VPAM PM 6, TR SK2/PM5, HOSDB HG3, RF1, and SG3, GOST Class 5, GOST BR4.
NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate Specifications
- Material: Military-grade PEAD™ (Polyethylene) UHMWPE
- Weight (10″x12″): 4 pounds / 1.8 kg
- Weight (11″x14″): 5 pounds / 2.7 kg
- Sizes: Two sizes – 10x12x0.9 in (25x30x2.3 cm) or 11x14x0.9 in (27x35x2.3 cm)
- Compliance: Complies with NIJ level III (3) under standard 0101.06, VPAM PM 6, TR SK2/PM5, HOSDB HG3, RF1, and SG3, GOST Class 5, GOST BR4
- Performance: Performs above NIJ requirements. Stops 5.56×45 FMJ, 9mm, .44 Magnum, 7.62×39 FMJ, and more
- Construction: Made with over 100 highly compressed PEAD™ layers, making it stronger and lighter than Kevlar or steel
- Features: Fire, water, and dust-resistant materials. TSA & airplane safe. Painted for optimal stealth in low-light environments
- Packing: Comes with a QR coded label to its certification sheet that shows tested ammunition, angles, back-face deformation, distances, etc.
What's in the box of the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate?
- NIJ level III bulletproof plate (Equal to commercial III+ plates)
NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate FAQs
How does the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate provide superior protection?
The NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate offers superior protection due to its construction from military-grade PEAD™ (Polyethylene) UHMWPE. This material has a molecular strength several times stronger than steel, allowing it to successfully stop various rounds from sniper rifles, assault rifles, and pistols.
Can the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate withstand multiple hits?
Yes, the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate is designed to withstand multiple hits. When a bullet makes contact, the plate absorbs the bullet’s energy and disperses it, limiting the area affected by the bullet. This process allows the plate to sustain multiple hits before breaking.
Can the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate be used for airline travel?
Yes, the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate is TSA and airplane-safe. It offers Level 3 standalone polyethylene protection, meaning it can be used during airline travel.
What is the weight of the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate?
The weight of the NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate varies depending on size. The 10″x12″ plate weighs 4 pounds or 1.8 kg, while the 11″x14″ plate weighs 5 pounds or 2.7 kg.
What is the difference between Level III and Level III+ Body Armor Plates?
Most Level III armor can only stop 7.62×39 FMJ rounds. However, the superior Atomic Defense Level III armor can stop both 7.62×39 FMJ and 5.56×45 FMJ and JHP rounds. The “III+” in Level III+ indicates that this armor provides protection beyond the NIJ Level III standard. However, note that “III+” is not an officially recognized level by the NIJ.
Is this a PEAD Level 3 (III) Standalone Plate or ICW Plate?
Level 3 Standalone. This means that it can stop up to 5.56×45 FMJ, 9mm, .44 Magnum,7.62×39 FMJ, etc. by itself and without extra armor needing to be placed behind it.
Why PEAD Armor Plates?
PEAD UHMWPE (PE) is among the most effective materials for bulletproof plates. When a bullet makes contact with the plastic coating, the resulting friction causes it to melt. Heat softens the plate, enabling it to absorb the bullet’s energy and disperse it around the plate. The surface cools and hardens again to contain the bullet. The absorption and cooling processes limit the area the bullet can affect, allowing a PEAD vest or plate to withstand countless and multiple hits before breaking.
NIJ Level III+ Body Armor Plate Review
I ordered this plate to insert in my son’s backpack. The sales rep was super helpful with recommendations on the type of backpack I needed with extra compartments for this shield, and was also more than willing to help me with sizing. The product is great and so is the company. Thanks for keeping my kids safe in a world of madness.
Hi Mary – Plates look exactly as expected … and complimentary carrier is much appreciated. Will highly recommend. Thanks, David
I looked at both types of armour type 2 and 3. I found alot of the 2 that was priced similarly to the NIJ III armour. So this is clearly priced well for this better version of the armour that will cover all the way to up to AR15 rounds.
I feel that this is a good shield. Fits right in the pouch that is was designed for. I feel safer having this shield. I am curious how you get out on your free teacher list. I saw on your site that you donate one to a teacher when someone buys one. I am a special education teacher and would like to be put on that list if possible. I thank you.
Hope she never has to use it, but good to have
You really can’t go wrong for the price of these plates and Atomic defense’s quality with all of the questionably cheap and unreliable products out there. Go with a known maker and make sure they’re domestic like Atomic is. They’re a Fresno CA company.
Plates arrived quickly. They were in great condition.
Excellent craftsmanship and shipping time. This is a fantastic company – I highly recommend!
I’m very impressed with this company and with the product five stars all the way a+
Atomic Defense is fantastic. I purchased a helmet as well and it is amazing. I hope I never need the armor but its nice to have just in case. Its extremely lightweight for the protection it offers.
These plates are great! They are so much lighter than the steel plates that I have! The price is very good also! Thank you very much, very satisfied! Keep up the good work Atomic defense!
This company was quick to get my Bulletproof Armor shield that fit PERFECTLY in my b.o.b. I am very pleased with the speed it arrived, the quality of their product, and the cost is minimal compared to what I’ve paid in the past for similar items from other companies. As a former Armed Security Officer I had to keep my equipment up to par. Keep up the exceptional quality of your work and your products! Peace.
One of the best experience. Great company. Arrived fast and certainly impressed with the construction and material.
I bought bulletproof Vest & NIJ III AR-15 and AK-47 Bulletproof Armor for both my wife and myself. Product came within a week. No complaints.
Armor was easy to order and arrived quickly. Armor plates fit very well in vest carrier pouches. Snug and fits close to chest. Lighter weight than level 4 plate and easier to wear for longer periods. Price is good. Given all the chaos out there, if you need a vest I would buy at least one level 3 armor plate for the front of the vest. Think of it as life insurance you hope you never need.. Stay safe out there.
I do not work for Atomic Defense. This review is my own opinion. I wear my vest concealed under loose shirts ( trying not to attract attention ). I own both the NIJ 3 and NIJ 4 armor plates. Both plates will stop AR-15 and AK-47 rounds such as the rifles carried by the “peaceful” protestors of BLM. You can shoulder a weapon while wearing a vest using either insert. The NIJ 3 is easier. The NIJ 4 plate will cover more of you than the NIJ3. The NIJ 3 is lighter by about 1/2 lb. SUGGESTIONS: If I’m moving around all day, climbing in-and-out of cars, climbing, etc I choose the NIJ 3 inserts. If I’m in an area of “peaceful” protestors who are carrying rifles, I wear the NIJ 4 insert up front. I pray I won’t have to prove this armor.
I just wanted to say that Atomic Defense was extremely attentive in making sure my order arrived on time and kept me updated, I can only highly recommend them! As for their products, the quality is exceptional, all in all a great company!
I am happy with my protective insert. Fits well into my carrier, as well as in the area in my rucksack. I will continue to do more business!
Certified for more by me!
Edges looked like they would peel in the pictures. Happy to say I haven’t had that for the 2 years I’ve had these plates.
I got this on Amazon when they were selling them there and it is the best damn plate I’ve tested. Ian G is right and I agree with him
Well made and good
I bought some insert panels from another company, {Redacted by Website}, and they were horridly heavy, too heavy for my daughter to even think about using. This one was less than 5 lbs and closer to 4 lbs in my opinion and is by far the best I’ve tried.
bought one a few weeks ago and just tested it yesterday it easily handled a .308 two 30-06 multiple .556 multiple 32-20 9mm and .40 both 20 and 12 gauge and some .22 without failing by far the most impressive thing i have ever seen
Good products. Wish there were other colors. But black is black lol
Same as everyone else said. Very good
Stopped everything during my testing here in the USA.
They used to be on amazon and this was where i got mine before writing this review. Amazon removed all of the gun related things from their site, and this too for some reason… So, just get it here.