Armor Express Guardian 3s9 NIJ Level III+ Stand Alone Plate - Single Curve - Shooters Cut - 10x12"

The Armor Express Guardian Series 3S9 standalone armor plate offers protection against a wide range of special rifle-caliber threats. The 3S9 is a standalone plate, granting its protective capabilities with a ballistic vest or a non-ballistic plate carrier.

The 3S9 uses a ceramic strike face backed by advanced composite UHMWPE materials, offering reliable protection without the typical disadvantages of a metal plate, such as weight. It features a 1000-Denier Cordura® exterior cover, protecting it from exposure to the elements.

The 3S9 offers what Armor Express refers to as “Level III++” protection, which comprises multiple certifications: Certified NIJ 0101.06 Level III, DEA Hard Armor Protocol compliant, and Rifle Special Threats (RST) Validated. 

It will stop at least one of each of the following:

• 7.62x51mm NATO, M80 ball (2780 ft/s) and M61 armor-piercing (2776 ft/s)
• 7.62x54mmR, LPS ball (2915 ft/s)
• 7.62x39mm, BZ armor-piercing incendiary (2380 ft/s), and PS mild steel-core ball (2380 ft/s) 
• 5.56x45mm NATO, M855 green tip ball (3117 ft/s), and M193 ball (3150 ft/s)

This version of the 3S9 plate is single-curved with a shooter’s cut, providing the wearer with a good compromise between vitals coverage and comfort when moving or aiming. This model is the 10” by 12” version, weighing 4.1 lbs and possessing a thickness of 1.15”.