NIJ 0101.06 Certified & Listed on NIJ’s CPL: Officially tested and verified to meet rigorous Level III+ standards for stand-alone rifle threat protection.
Ultra High Hardness (UHH) Steel Construction: Engineered to withstand high-velocity rifle rounds while remaining surprisingly lightweight at just 6 lbs.
Advanced Anti-Spall Coating: Covered in a 20 MIL Rhino Extreme™ 11-50 polyurea layer that reduces spalling and fragmentation, offering enhanced safety in close-quarter engagements.
Single Curve, Shooter’s Cut: Nominal 9.5” x 11.5” shape (commonly referred to as 10” x 12”) allows a snug fit on the torso while the shooter’s cut ensures excellent range of motion and quick shouldering of a rifle.
Super Thin Profile: At just 0.35” thick, it helps maintain a sleek, low-profile silhouette under carriers or outer garments.
Multi-Hit Protection: RST (Rifle Special Threats) validated and DEA Hard Armor Protocol Compliant, giving you confidence in high-risk situations.
10-Year Ballistic Warranty: Backed by a 10-year warranty on the ballistic material (1-year warranty on exterior cover), reflecting quality craftsmanship you can trust.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Model: Highcom Guardian AR1000™
Protection Level: Level III+ stand-alone
NIJ Standard: 0101.06 Certified; listed on NIJ’s CPL
Construction Material: U-H-H Steel
Exterior Coating: 20 MIL Rhino Extreme™ 11-50 (polyurea fragment & spall mitigation)
Curve & Cut: Single Curve, Shooter’s Cut
Dimensions: Nominal 9.5" x 11.5" (fits standard 10" x 12" plate carriers)
