This model complies with NIJ Standard-0101.06 for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor. Small & Medium Sizes only left hence reduced price.
Male Fitting
Made to a high standard by Global Highmark UK
Covers are made from a hard wearing and durable fabric, designed to withstand weather and resist damage from scratches and scrapes
Radio loops on chest
Epaulettes on shoulders
Elasticised waist adjusters & adjustable shoulders
2 panel design ensures all round protection
Ballistic Specification
This vest is UK HG1a and comparable to US NIJ Level 2 armour and protects against 8 g (124 gr) 9 mm FMJ RN bullets at a velocity of 398 m/s± 9.1 m/s (1305 ft/s ± 30 ft/s) and 10.2 g (158 gr) .357 Magnum Jacketed Soft Point bullets at a velocity of 436 m/s ± 9.1 m/s (1430 ft/s ± 30 ft/s). And all lesser threats.
Stab Specification
This vest is also KR1 standard and is designed to offer protection against knives commonly found in the UK, they include hunting and craft knives as well as military, spring loaded and other bladed instruments and the test is carried out using an 'engineered' blade
