Menu
Body armor plays a crucial role in protecting First Responders from a variety of threats, including bullets, knives, projectile objects and physical attacks. Let’s delve deeper into the meaning of body armor levels and what they mean for the First Responder.
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) defines the different levels of body armor and holds responsibility for setting and upholding standards in the body armor industry. NIJ’s body armor ratings enhance safety of the equipment for law enforcement and first responders, boosting users’ confidence in dangerous situations.
The NIJ defines five body armor ratings – higher levels provide more protection but usually come with more bulk and weight.
“Angel Armor prides itself on the comfort and mobility of all our RISE Body Armor System carriers and Armor Packages. So next we assess the environmental threat levels, considering location, occupation, mobility needs, and budget,” says Aaron Pettigrew, Angel Armor’s Director of Sales.
First Responders can have confidence in knowing that NIJ-certified body armor has undergone rigorous testing and meets the performance standards set by the NIJ.
Every Angel Armor vest on its own meets or exceeds NIJ body armor ratings Level II or Level IIIA standards. The system offers tiered protection up to NIJ Level III when paired with Truth SNAP rifle plates.
Angel Armor’s knowledgeable sales team is here to help you decide which RISE Body Armor System is right for you and your department. Reach out today for more information.
Drop us a line, and we will get back to your promptly!
Drop us a line and we will get back to you promptly!
