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Rifle Plates OVERVIEW - Front & Back Plates
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WARNING:  U.S. EXPORT CONTROL LAWS

Level III and IV armor (Rifle Plates) fall under the jurisdiction of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and is subject to the export control laws of the U.S. Government. Export or retransfer of Rifle Plates by any means to any foreign end user, or for any other end use, whether in the U.S. or abroad, without the written approval of the U.S. Department of State, is prohibited.

There is often an exemption for a U.S. person taking their personal protection with them in their luggage, and returning the armor to the US.  For the requirements, click here. One of the forms required may be found here.

 

For rifle threats you need Level III or Level IV Rifle Plates (either on top of a supporting vest, or Stand-Alone).

Soft Body Armor vests are excellent for fragmentation and pistol protection but will NOT stop rifle bullets. (Even Level III-A is only tested to stop pistol-caliber threats such as 9mm SUB-machine-gun or .44 Magnum.)

Plates, also described as Small Arms Protective Inserts or SAPI, are best deployed in Rifle Plate Pockets on the outershell carrier of Tactical Vests or, more discreetly, in our ProMAX Concealable with Rifle Plate Pockets.

Rifle Plates may also be used in a stand-alone configuration – as appropriate for the threat – with a stand-alone Rifle Plates Carrier Harness (very handy if your vest doesn't have Rifle Plate Pockets).

We stock a huge selection of Rifle Plates - if you see too many options below - just call us , we are happy to advise!

We also have more expensive, specialized Rifle Plates not listed - if you have specific requirements - call us !


Ceramic Rifle Plates are NOT RETURNABLE
(except for warranty).

Ceramic Rifle Plates can be damaged if abused, or improperly shipped, and we cannot accept that legal liability.

Carefully measure your Rifle Plate Pockets for inside dimensions to see what plate size - and shape - you need.

Please know that many Eagle, BlackHawk and other plate carriers are not designed for the more rectangular Back plates (only clipped corner plates even on the back). You may need to order two Front plates to fit your carrier.

It is your responsibility to verify compatibility with your equipment.


Most sizes in stock for immediate shipment

Click a link below to jump to the page for each specific type of Rifle Plate

Type of Plate

Ballistic Protection Level
Plate Size
(Approximate)
Weight
(Approximate)
Price Per Plate
Ceramic

Level IV
Stand-Alone
100%
Made in the USA

MULTI-HIT
STAND-ALONE
Ceramic
(No supporting vest needed)

Level IV
Stand-Alone, plus

Stops MULTIPLE .3006 AP impacts 

Our most popular plate...
10" Wide X 12" Tall
7.8 lb. Front
3.6 kg.
$ 210 each
(2+ Price)

$ 220 each

Level IV
Stand-Alone

NOTE:

Level IV means tested for one hit of .3006 AP but will also stop multiple hits of lesser threats such as:

  • .308 FMJ
  • AK-47
  • M-16 - M855 or SS- 109, etc.

10" by 12"

(also 8" by 10" available)
8.3 lbs. Front
3.8 kg.
$ 150 each
(2+ Price)

$ 160 each

"
10" X 13"
8.2 lb.
3.7 kg.
$ 270 each
(2+ Price)

$ 280 each
"
"
11" X 14"
10.0 lb.
4.5 kg.
$ 290 each
(2+ Price)

$ 300 each
"
"
8" by 10"
5.2 lbs.
2.4 kg.
$ 210 each
Ceramic Level IV with a Level III-A Vest Supporting
& also
Level III with a Level III-A Vest Supporting
100%
Made in the USA

Ceramic
Standard
10" by 12"
0.5" thick
"
10" Wide X 12" Tall
6 lbs.
2.7 kg.
$ 220 each
(2+ Price)

$ 230 each

Ceramic
Large
10" by 13"

OVERSIZED for ~20% more coverage
"
10" by 13"
7.5 lbs
3.4 kg.
$ 250 each
(2+ Price)

$ 260 each

Ceramic
XL
11" by 14

OVERSIZED for ~40% more coverage
"
11" by 14"
8.5 lbs
3.9 kg.
$ 280 each
(2+ Price)

$ 290 each
Ceramic
Small
8" by 10"
0.5" thick
"
8" by 10"
4 lbs.
1.9 kg.
$ 200 each
Ceramic SAPI Mil - Spec
100%
Made in the USA

Ceramic
SAPI
Medium

Mil-Spec SAPI -
Stops:

  • AK-47
  • M-16
  • Dragunov
  • .308

with III-A or Interceptor vest Supporting
9.5" Wide by 12.5" Tall
5.3 lbs
2.4 kg.
$ 410
each
Ceramic
SAPI
Large
"
10" by 13"
6.1 lbs
2.5 kg.
$ 450
each
Ceramic
SAPI
XL
"
11" by 14"
6.95 lbs
3.2 kg.
$ 510
each

Steel

Inexpensive, but HEAVY
(and a much higher of bullet splatter and ricochet)

 Level III
Stand-Alone
100%
Made in the USA

Steel
0.25" thick
"
10" Wide X 12" Tall
8.0 lbs. Front
3.6 kg.
$ 110 each
(2+ Price)

$ 120 each

Steel
0.25" thick
"
10" by 13"
8.6 lbs. Front
3.9 - 4.3 kg..
$ 130 each
(2+ Price)

$ 140 each

Steel
0.25" thick
"
8" by 10"
5.6 lbs.
2.5 kg.
$ 90 each
Ultra-light Polyethylene Level III

Stops common assault rifle ammunition
- but NOT AP rounds		 NOT rated to stop the semi-armor-piercing .223 (5.56mm) round (SS-109 / M-855) with the steel pin core, or .30 caliber AP rounds
100%
Made in the USA

ULTRA-LIGHT
Polyethylene

1.15" thick Stand-Alone

Level III Stand-Alone
  • AK-47
  • M-193
  • .308 FMJ
10" Wide X 12" Tall
3.2 - 3.8 lbs.
1.5 - 1.7 kg.
$ 420 - 440
each

ULTRA-LIGHT
Polyethylene

0.9" thick

Level III
with III-A vest Supporting
  • AK-47
  • M-193
  • .308 FMJ
Medium - 9.5" by 12.5"
Large     - 10.25" by 13"
XL           - 11" by 14"
2.9 lbs - 4.2 lb.
1.3 - 1.9 kg.
$ 410 - 590
each
Rifle Plates Backers Level III-A
100%
Made in the USA

Rifle Plates Backers

To wear "in conjunction with vest" Plates without a vest
E.g., 10.7" by 13.5"
1.3 lbs.
0.6 kg.
$ 120 & up

When comparing weights...
 ...please be aware that we quote ACTUAL weights – we do NOT play the artificial "weight loss" games you may encounter elsewhere. Ask to have the armor you are going to buy weighed ready to wear.

Rifle Protection Levels

Level III means the plate is tested to stop 6 rounds of .308 Winchester Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) = NATO 7.62 X 51 mm, and, of course it can handle lesser threats, such as AK-47 / Kalashnikov 7.62 X 39 mm Full Metal Jacket (FMJ).

Level IV means the plate is tested to stop ONE round of .3006 Armor-Piercing (AP) at 868 mps and lesser threats.  Though just tested for one hit of .3006 AP, will also stop multiple hits of lesser threats such as:

            • .308 FMJ
            • AK-47
            • M-16 - M855 or SS-109, etc.

             

SAPI Mil Spec - US Military SAPI (Small Arms Protective Insert) mil-spec requires survivability of 3 hits total from:
Caliber
Bullet
Typical Weapon
7.62 X 39mm

API
Armor Piercing Incendiary

 AK-47
5.56 x 45mm
.223		 M855
aka Green Tip .223 or SS-109		 M-16
7.62 × 51mm
.308 Winchester		 FMJ
aka NATO ball		 Battle Rifles and Machine Guns
7.62 × 54mm Russian Light Penetrating Steel (R LPS) Dragunov Sniper Rifle
Note that Level IV is a little tougher round to stop than the SAPI mil-spec. Level IV is a .3006 Armor-Piercing round, while the SAPI test is for the slower Russian Light Penetrating Steel round.

Rifle Plates Testing Photo Gallery
Rifle Plates Testing PHOTOS

We have many lab tests and NIJ certifications, but – just to see with our own eyes – we put rounds closely spaced into one Rifle Plate at ~25 yards (~23 m)...

Rifle Bullet  ZERO PENETRATION!

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