Spartan AR550 Body Armor And Sentinel Swimmers Plate Carrier Package

Spartan Armor Systems AR550 Body Armor And Sentinel Swimmers Plate Carrier Package Spartan Armor Systems AR550 body armor is NIJ level III rated but has undergone special threat testing to achieve a level III+ rating. NIJ Certification applies to AR550 Shooters and Swimmers Cut Single Curve Full Coat armor plates.  Why Are Your AR550 Single Curve Full Coat Plates Labeled as Level III?  Spartan AR550 Single Curve, Full Coat body armor plates are labeled as level III on the back of the plate as the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) does not currently have a level III+ rating. Level III+ indicates special threat testing and was created by the body armor industry to fill the void between NIJ 0101.06 level III and NIJ level IV, specifically to account for high velocity penetrator rounds such as M855 (aka green tips). While Spartan AR550 single curve full coat plates are certified as NIJ level III, rest assured they are made from AR550 ballistic steel and have been special threat tested to level III+. Quite simply, the NIJ requires that we label AR550 single curve full coat plates as level III even though they are capable of higher ballistic protection.   SPARTAN ARMOR SYSTEMS SENTINEL PLATE CARRIER Durable emergency drag handle Anti-Slip shoulder padding w/ velcro Side release buckles on internal waist strap Padded elevated mesh on the interior of carrier for breathability Fits 10x12 Swimmers cut plates Removable cummerbund with side plate pockets for 6x6 and 6x8 side plate armor Velcro in front of the Carrier is 8x4 w/ a velcro loop on each side Velcro on the back of the Carrier measures 9x3 Stronger carrier material that can withstand through wear and tear over a long period of time 1000 denier Bottom loading Weighs approximately 2lbs. 9oz. NOTE: This carrier is designed to fit swimmers cut plates manufactured by Spartan Armor Systems. We can not guarantee a fit with plates made by other manufacturers.  NOTE: This plate carrier CAN accept 6"x8" side plates. There is a flap of Velcro inside each side plate pocket that must be flipped vertically to allow for 6"x8" side plates!