Body armor outlet



Bulletproof vests supply the wearer special protection from weapons fire. You will find different levels of protection provided by these vests, depending on the needs of the wearer. Military and police officers personnel have special protocols which require certain protection levels while you're on duty or involved in an operation. This could include the assault or tactical vest.


Bullet proof vest for sale
Bulletproof vests can be used stopping penetration and preventing blunt trauma. When bullets impact one's body, they hit with tremendous force. The vest prevents serious injury at different levels as rated with the National Institute of Justice.



Most are made from heavy duty nylon mesh. With every grade of protection combined with the base, such as Kevlar or clay, the impact on the body lessens. Some tactical vests add a plate carrier as well.



Level I

This thickness should stop a .38 Special at 850 feet per second (fps) or a .22 caliber bullet at 1,050 fps. Without recommended for serious police or military operations, it can be effective for riots or the game of paintball. These types are relatively comfortable and enable freedom of movement more than the heavier ones.



Level II-A

When employed for basic threats encountered on the street at the duty level, this sort should stop a 9mm Full Metal Jacket at 1,090 fps or possibly a.357 Jacketed Soft Point at 1,250 fps and similar shots. A weapons fire from a 12-gauge or OO buckshot has lesser impact of force as well. The II-A carries only the minimum recommendation for preventing blunt trauma, but can be useful for concealment and still has a moderate level of comfort. A thickness of about 4 mm is most frequent.



Level II

This kind of bulletproof vest minimizes penetration from the same threats as the II-A, but are thicker, less comfortable and are more visible beneath clothing. The security provided reduces the trauma more efficiently from bullets travelling at the higher rate of speed, because the thickness is about 5 mm.



Level III-A

The most effective for preventing blunt trauma among soft body armor, it should stop the 9mm bullet at 1,400 fps. This is equal to velocity from a submachine gun or similar weapon, such as the.44 caliber Magnum Lead Semi-Wadcutter. Measuring between 8 and 10mm in thickness, it provides a heavier level of protection. This cuts down on amount of blunt force trauma received, allowing the user to return fire while wearing this grade vest. It really is effective for high threat operations.



Level IV

Sometimes called hard body armor, this usually measures between 10 and 12 mm thick. It's much heavier than the lesser levels. More efficient for heavy combat, it's less comfortable in hot climates and not recommended for concealment.