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It is lightweight at just 1.25 lbs and has strong stopping power defeating all handgun threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTested to NIJ 0101.06 standards, the S2 is capable of stopping all IIIA body armor threats: 125-grain .357 SIG FMJ flat-nose bullets with speeds up to 1,470 feet per second and 240-grain .44 Magnum Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) bullets with speeds up to 1430 ft\/s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the S2 panel is soft armor, it can be used in a concealment capacity and bends with movements of a person's upper torso. 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The soft armor panel is designed, cut, sewn, and assembled in-house in Phoenix, Arizona, and has a 5-year shelf life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAramid Fiber, and Laminated Ripstop Nylon (sonic welded)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e.357 SIG FMJ Flat Nose (FN) bullets with a specified mass of 8.1g (125gr) and a velocity of 1,470 ft\/s (+\/- 30 ft\/s) and with .44 Magnum Semi Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) bullets with a specified mass of 15.6g (230gr)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMulti-hit protection \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10” x 12”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.25 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 0.36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlate Carriers: Testudo, Valkyrie, Invictus \u0026amp; AR Concealment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11\" x 14\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1.54 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 0.36\" \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlate Carriers: Testudo \u0026amp; AR Concealment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnited States\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AR500 Armor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43237481545976,"sku":"","price":121.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3354\/1624\/products\/opplanet-ar500-armor-level-iiia-11x14-hybrid-asc-soft-body-armor-plate-black-9304-main.jpg?v=1678573046"},{"product_id":"ar500-side-plate-level-iii-6x8-hard-each","title":"AR500 Side Plate Level III+ (6X8) Hard (EACH)","description":"\u003cp\u003eide plates are a useful addition to your setup whenever you’re expecting to be exposed on more than your front or back, such as in entry or defensive standpoints. Non-squared-off shooting positions, such as in hallways or in vehicles, also make side plates a highly valuable asset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmored Republic's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA1 and A2 Hard Side Plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are 6 inches horizontally and 8 inches vertically are compatible with most plate carriers that include cummerbund mounted side plate pouches. It comes standard with a curved profile and a base coat of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ar500armor.com\/spallandfrag.html\" title=\"Armored Republic FragLock Fragmentation Coating\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragLock®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econfiguration- this base coat protects the plate from the elements, gives it a 20-year shelf-life, and deflects fragmentation away from the wearer. An upgrade is available to give the steel plate a Build-Up FragLock® Coat, which captures the fragmentation completely instead of deflecting it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A1 and A2 side armor plates are rated to stop 5.56mm M193 ammo- the A2 can stop M193s moving at speeds up to 3,000 FPS while the A1 stops bullets moving at 3,100 FPS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ar500armor.com\/adaptive-plate-insert.html\" title=\"Adaptive Plate Insert from Armored Republic\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptive Plate Insert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein conjunction with a soft armor panel, our 6\"x8\" plates can be also used as a rifle-rated trauma\/speed plate, offering enhanced protection for your heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*If you're using a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ar500armor.com\/valkyrie.html\" title=\"Valkyrie Plate Carrier from Armored Republic\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eValkyrie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ar500armor.com\/ar-invictus.html\" title=\"Invictus Plate Carrier from Armored Republic\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eInvictus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eplate carrier you will need to also purchase \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ar500armor.com\/padded-side-plate-pouches.html\" title=\"Armored Republic Side Plate Pouches\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eside plate pouches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e AR500 Steel, with FragLock™ Coating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"gmail-WPT7ge\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7.62x51 M80 Ball (i.e. .308) at 3,000 FPS (+\/- 30FPS), 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855\/SS109 at 3,100 FPS (+\/- 30FPS), 7.62x39 (i.e. AK-47). DEA Certified. Not rates for AP rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"gmail-WPT7ge\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7.62x51 M80 NATO Ball (i.e. .308) at 2,850 FPS, 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855\/SS109 at 3,000 FPS (+\/- 30FPS) and 7.62x39 (i.e. AK-47). Not rated for AP rounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Coat (3.45 lbs, 0.31\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild-Up Coat (3.65 lbs, 0.56\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Coat (3 lbs, 0.25\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild-Up Coat (3.23 lbs, 0.50\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEdge-to-edge multi-hit protection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm: \u003c\/strong\u003eCurved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTestudo, Valkyrie \u0026amp; Invictus Plate Carriers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e*If you're using a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ar500armor.com\/valkyrie.html\" title=\"Valkyrie Plate Carrier from Armored Republic\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eValkyrie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ar500armor.com\/ar-invictus.html\" title=\"Invictus Plate Carrier from Armored Republic\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eInvictus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e plate carrier you will need to also purchase \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ar500armor.com\/padded-side-plate-pouches.html\" title=\"Armored Republic Side Plate Pouches\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eside plate pouches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnited States\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AR500 Armor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43237541150968,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3354\/1624\/products\/shopping_a044a29a-696e-4392-bfde-f9ed05af84b4.webp?v=1678554659"}],"url":"https:\/\/methodarmor.com\/collections\/body-armor.oembed","provider":"Method Armor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}