- Rating
- As stated by the manufacturer. Not independently verified by R Supply Store.
- Tested to
- NIJ 0108.01 Level IIIA, by Oregon Ballistic Laboratories (OBL), USA. See the test report
Raptor Tactical UHMWPE Hard Armour Panels, NIJ IIIA (Pair)
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Test reports
About this report
Lab test report available: Oregon Ballistic Laboratories (OBL), USA, Letter report dated 16 Sep 2020 (3 pages). One UHMWPE panel sample (0.88 lb), 3 shots of 9mm FMJ and 3 shots of .44 Magnum, no penetration, pass. This is a laboratory test commissioned by the manufacturer. It is not an NIJ certification, and the product is not on the NIJ Compliant Products List.
What the protection level means
Manufacturer-stated NIJ IIIA (handgun level). IIIA is the highest handgun level in the US National Institute of Justice scale (NIJ 0101.06, tested with .357 SIG and .44 Magnum rounds). The newer NIJ standard calls the closest level HG2. It is not rated against rifle rounds, and it is not a stab or spike rating unless the listing says so separately.
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Dispatch & delivery
Tracked, insured delivery to the UK, most of Europe and the US. Orders to the UK and most of Europe cost £5.50, or are free over £75; US delivery is priced by order value at checkout, from £12, with US import duty prepaid. Checkout only offers countries this item can ship to.
Stock ships from overseas and delivery usually takes 10 to 15 days; customs checks or courier delays can occasionally add time. You receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order is dispatched, and you can follow it on the order tracking page.
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Returns
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Legality & who we are
Civilian ownership of body armour is legal in England, Wales and Scotland. You must be 18 or over to buy body armour from us. If you are ordering for delivery elsewhere, you are responsible for checking ownership and import rules at your destination.
R Supply Store is an independent UK sole trader, not VAT registered, based at 58 Barnes Way, Herne Bay, CT6 6RX, United Kingdom. Questions before you buy? Email Support@rsupplystores.com or use live chat.
These UHMWPE hard armour panels are supplied as a pair and carry a manufacturer-stated NIJ IIIA rating. The rigid polyethylene construction is designed to be lightweight while providing a stiff protective plate for use inside a compatible plate carrier. They are intended for handgun threat levels and do not provide rifle or NIJ III and above protection.
Single curve or multi curve?
Both options carry the same manufacturer-stated NIJ IIIA protection and shooters-cut shape — the difference is fit. Single-curve plates curve in one direction and sit a little flatter, which keeps the cost down. Multi-curve plates are contoured in more than one direction to follow the torso more closely, for a more comfortable, ergonomic fit and better range of motion over longer periods of wear. That extra shaping is why the multi-curve option costs slightly more.
Key features
- Matched pair of rigid UHMWPE hard armour panels
- Manufacturer-stated NIJ IIIA ballistic rating
- UHMWPE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) build for low weight
- Rigid plate form for use in standard plate carriers
- Sealed outer finish to help protect the ballistic core
- Buoyant polyethylene construction that resists moisture
Specifications
| Brand | Raptor Tactical |
|---|---|
| Product type | Hard Armour Plate |
| Protection | manufacturer-stated NIJ IIIA (handgun threat level). Not rated against rifle rounds. |
| Material | rigid UHMWPE ballistic plate |
| Coverage | front and back plate pair for torso protection |
| Type | hard armour plate for use inside a compatible carrier |
| Curve | choose single-curve or multi-curve at checkout |
| Options | Size: 10x12 Shooters Cut, 11x14 Shooters Cut Curve: Single Curve, Multi Curve |
| Weight | 10x12: approx. 0.42 kg per panel; 11x14: approx. 0.53 kg per panel; approx. 11 mm thick |
| In the box | 2 pieces (pair); carrier not included |
| Care | Keep dry and out of direct sunlight; do not machine wash or iron; inspect after any impact and replace if damaged (general guidance). |
| Test standard | NIJ 0108.01 Level IIIA |
| Test lab | Oregon Ballistic Laboratories (OBL), USA |
| Report | Letter report dated 16 Sep 2020 (3 pages) |
| Certificate status | Lab test report available: Oregon Ballistic Laboratories (OBL), USA, Letter report dated 16 Sep 2020 (3 pages). One UHMWPE panel sample (0.88 lb), 3 shots of 9mm FMJ and 3 shots of .44 Magnum, no penetration, pass. This is a laboratory test commissioned by the manufacturer. It is not an NIJ certification, and the product is not on the NIJ Compliant Products List. |
Testing (manufacturer-provided)
- Standard: manufacturer-stated NIJ IIIA (0108.01 ballistic-resistant protective materials)
- Material: advanced UHMWPE composite panel; stated ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer
- Test laboratory: Oregon Ballistic Laboratories (OBL), USA
- Threats recorded: 9mm 124gr FMJ at 1425 ft/s (434 m/s) and .44 Magnum 240gr SJHP at 1403 ft/s (427 m/s), no penetration in the manufacturer's test
This test data is supplied by the manufacturer and has not been independently verified by R Supply Store. No protective equipment eliminates risk.
Important information
The NIJ IIIA rating is manufacturer-stated and has not been independently verified by R Supply Store. These panels are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from certain handgun threats and do not make the wearer invulnerable. They do not protect against rifle rounds or impacts outside the plate coverage area. Civilian ownership of body armour is legal in England, Wales and Scotland, however legality varies by country. The buyer is responsible for verifying local ownership and import legality before ordering. R Supply Store does not provide legal advice. Tracked delivery to the UK, most of Europe and the US, with order updates by email.