NIJ Level IIIA Soft Armor Panel Pairs

NIJ Level IIIA Soft Armor Panel Pairs

HighCom Security

$479.95
SKU:
3A300-SA-PAIR

NIJ Level IIIA Soft Armor Panel Pairs

NIJ Level IIIA Soft Armor Panel Pairs are lightweight ballistic panels designed to provide handgun-rated protection when worn alone or in conjunction with rifle plates. These panels are commonly used as an ICW (In Conjunction With) layer behind hard armor plates or as a standalone soft armor solution in covert or low-profile carriers.

Soft armor panel pairs are widely used by law enforcement, protective details, and security personnel who require ballistic protection against pistol threats while maintaining mobility, comfort, and a low visual profile. When properly sized and fitted, soft armor panels can provide meaningful coverage without the bulk of hard plates.

All soft armor panel pairs offered on this page are NIJ Certified Level IIIA.

NIJ Level IIIA Ballistic Rating

These panels are certified to NIJ Level IIIA, meaning they are tested under standardized conditions established by the National Institute of Justice to defeat common handgun threats.

NIJ Level IIIA soft armor is designed for handgun threats only.
It is not intended to stop rifle rounds unless used in conjunction with rifle-rated hard armor plates.

Common Use Cases

NIJ Level IIIA soft armor panel pairs are commonly used for:

  • ICW applications behind rifle plates to improve blunt impact performance and fragment mitigation

  • Covert or low-profile carry where concealment and comfort are critical

  • Executive protection and dignitary security roles

  • Plate carriers and vests designed to accept soft armor inserts

Panel selection should be based on carrier compatibility, coverage requirements, and duty role.

Panel Configuration and Fitment

Soft armor panel pairs are sold as matched front and rear panels.
Proper fit depends on the cut, size, and pocket dimensions of the carrier or vest being used.

Panels should:

  • lie flat without folding or bunching

  • fully seat within the armor pocket

  • match the intended carrier size

Improper fit can reduce coverage and comfort.

What These Panels Are — and Are Not

These soft armor panel pairs are intended to:

  • provide handgun-rated ballistic protection

  • be worn alone or ICW with rifle plates

  • support low-profile and extended-wear applications

They are not:

  • rifle-rated armor

  • substitutes for hard armor plates

  • guaranteed edge-to-edge protection

Coverage and effectiveness depend on proper sizing, placement, and wear configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions – Soft Armor Panel Pairs

Q: What are NIJ Level IIIA soft armor panel pairs?
A: NIJ Level IIIA soft armor panel pairs are matched front and rear ballistic panels designed to provide handgun-rated protection under standardized NIJ test conditions.

Q: Can soft armor panel pairs stop rifle rounds?
A: No. Soft armor panel pairs are designed for handgun threats only. Rifle protection requires hard armor plates rated to NIJ Level III, Special Threat, or NIJ Level IV.

Q: What does ICW mean for soft armor panels?
A: ICW stands for “In Conjunction With.” In ICW applications, soft armor panels are worn behind rifle plates to improve energy absorption and fragment protection, but they do not replace rifle-rated armor.

Q: Are soft armor panel pairs suitable for covert use?
A: Yes. Soft armor panel pairs are commonly used in covert or low-profile carriers where concealment, comfort, and mobility are priorities.

Q: Are these panels sold individually or as a set?
A: Soft armor panel pairs are sold as matched sets, consisting of one front panel and one rear panel.

 

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