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The A1 - Alloy Body Armor is able to stop level III+ threats such as 7.62x39/7.62x51/5.56 M193s, and .223/.308 WIN rounds. And unlike ceramic or polyethylene material, this custom steel alloy blend is able to take several hits from these rounds without fail. This multi-hit special threat resistance is the distinguishing quality of the A1 plate.

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The armor plate is curved, shooters cut, and features either our FragLock&#; Base Coat or Build-Up Coat.

The FragLock&#; coating provides a maintenance-free shelf life of twenty years, which makes this steel plate last much longer than polyethylene or ceramic alternatives. Our Build-Up Coat prevents fragmentation injury, while our Base Coat seals the armor plates up from sweat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What does level 3 body armor protect against? How does level 3 plus protection differ? Level 3 body armor protection rating by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards is 6x shots of 7.62x51mm @ 2,780 FPS from 51' away. Armored Republic's A1 body armor which provides level 3 Plus protection, further enhances the protection established by the NIJ, by also stopping threats such as 7.62x39 @ 3,000 FPS, .223 5.56 M193/M855 penetrators @ 3,100 FPS and /.308 WIN rounds @ 3,000 FPS.
• How much does level 3 body armor weigh? Armored Republic's AR500 Armor® Heritage Plate which provides level 3 protection weighs 8.5 lbs per plate while our A1 plate which provides level 3+ protection is 8 lbs per plate (for the 10" x 12" Base Coat coating).
• Can civilians own level 3 body armor? Yes. Exceptions include New York and Connecticut- both of which restrict ownership of body armor to law enforcement and active military only.

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Back in , AR500 Armor revolutionized the industry with our steel core Level III plate. At $65, it was a game-changer in the civilian body armor market.

As metallurgy improved, we added Level III+ and Level III+ Lightweight plates to our lineup, broadening the available protection levels and weight options. So why don&#;t we just don&#;t offer the lightest plate with the highest protection level and call it good? 

Freedom of choice

Body armor is a balance of price, protection, and profile...meaning the armor&#;s thickness and weight. As the protection level increases, so does the cost of the steel. If you want that same protection for less weight, the cost of steel goes up again. 

This is generally true of all armor products, not just steel, and it&#;s why we offer such a wide selection of armor, so our customers can make the most appropriate choice based on their needs and budget.

The level III plate that started it all

We introduced our Level III steel plate in , this plate is rated to stop six rounds of 7.62x51 M80 NATO ball ammo at 2,780 Feet-per-second. It&#;s also been tested against:

• 5.56 M855 &#;green tip&#; round

• 7.62x39 M43 AK ammunition

The Level III plates weigh 8.7 pounds for the 10 x 12 inch plate with our FragLock&#; base coat and 10.7 pounds for the 11 x 14&#; plate with base coat. Our FragLock buildup coat adds about 1 pound per plate. 

The Level III plate is available in flat or multi-curve, and features our patented Advanced Shooters Cut design and can be ordered for left- or right-hand shooters. 

What is our Advanced Shooters Cut? It&#;s an asymmetrical design that creates a little extra room at the top of the plate, on the strong-side, to help facilitate shouldering a rifle, making for a more comfortable shooting experience.

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Level III+ ballistic plate

As the name implies, our Level III+ armor is capable of defeating higher level rifle threats. With a nearly 30% increase in core strength, it&#;s capable of defeating: 

• 7.62x51 NATO M80 Ball ammunition

• 5.56x45 M193 and M855 ball at 3,100 FPS 

• 7.62x51 M80 Ball at 2,780 FPS  

Our Level III+ plate is also DEA Certified and is special threat tested against the following:

• Federal 62gr Tactical Bonded @ FPS

• 7.62x39 Russian 123gr M43 mild steel core at FPS

• 308 Winchester 150gr Core-Lokt @

They are available in 10x12 or 11x14&#; sizes, flat or multi-curve, left or right hand, and with or without FragLock, and weigh nearly identically to our standard Level III plate.

Less weight, protects great

Our Level III+ Lightweight features nearly identical ballistic capabilities as our Level III+ plates and tested to defeat: 

• 5.56x45 M193 and M855 green tip at 3,000 FPS and 

• 7.62x51 M80 Ball (ie .308) at 2,780 FPS  

Our Level III+ Lightweight Advanced Shooters Cut version is only available in 10x12&#;, and weighs 6.5 pounds with the FragLock base coat, and 7.7 pounds with the FragLock Build-up coat. 

Our Level III+ Lightweight is also available in our Advanced Lightweight Shooters Cut, which weighs in at 5.8 pounds for the 10x12&#; base coat version, and 7.4 pounds for the 11x14&#; with our FragLock base coat, and 6.5 pounds and 8.6 pounds, respectively, for the Build-up coat.

Armor for every budget

AR500 Armor&#;s steel plates come in a variety of sizes, protection levels, and price points. All our ballistic steel armor plates feature edge-to-edge protection, a 20-year shelf-life, and are multi-hit rated.

Remember, the best time to prepare was yesterday. The second-best time is today.

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