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    Body armor works by absorbing and dispersing the energy of an impacting bullet across a generalized area through multiple layers. When choosing body armor, consider the typical threats in your area based on incident data and confiscated weapons, as well as your duty weapon and assignment. Armor threat levels defend against certain calibers and velocities, with Level II defending pistol rounds, Level III defending rifle rounds, and Level IV providing the highest level of protection.

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    Body armor works by absorbing and dispersing the energy of an impacting bullet across a generalized area through multiple layers. When choosing body armor, consider the typical threats in your area based on incident data and confiscated weapons, as well as your duty weapon and assignment. Armor threat levels defend against certain calibers and velocities, with Level II defending pistol rounds, Level III defending rifle rounds, and Level IV providing the highest level of protection.

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    BODY ARMOR THREAT LEVELS

    How does ballistic-resistant body armor work?* When a bullet strikes a body armor panel, the fibers absorb and disperse the energy of the impact across a generalized area. Most concealable body armor is made of a number of layers; these layers assist in the energy dispersion process and help to reduce the effects of blunt trauma, caused by the force of the impacting projectile. What type and threat level of armor should I wear?* First, assess the type of threat you face on a daily basis. Review data from shooting incidents in your area, as well as the types of weapons (firearms, knives, etc.) being confiscated from suspects. Also factor in what type of sidearm and duty ammunition you are carrying; FBI Uniform Crime Report (UCR) data indicates that approximately 1 in 6 officers that are killed in the line of duty are shot with their own weapon. Other considerations are: the climate in which you work, typical duty assignment, and personal preference considerations (comfort and fit). Again, the decision is ultimately yours. What will the different level body armor defend against? LEVEL IIA LEVEL II LEVEL IIIA

    Caliber
    9MM 124 GR. FMJ RN 40 CAL. 180 GR. FMJ

    Velocity
    1120 FPS 1055 FPS

    Caliber
    9MM 124 GR. FMJ RN 357 MAG. 158 GR. JSP

    Velocity
    1205 FPS 1430 FPS

    Caliber
    9MM 124 GR. FMJ RN 44 MAG. 240 GR. JHP

    Velocity
    1430 FPS 1430 FPS

    *Excerpts from Justice Technology Information Network - A program of the National Institute of Justice

    LEVEL III

    LEVEL IV

    Caliber
    7.62 MM NATO 148 GR. FMJ (.308 Caliber)

    Velocity
    2780 FPS

    Caliber
    30.06 166 GR. M2AP ARMOR PIERCING (.30 Caliber)

    Velocity
    2880 FPS

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