Body Armour Ballistic Inflatable Coast Guard Vest NIJ Ballistic Resistance Standard

The National Institute of Justice Ballistic Resistance Standard Body Armour Inflatable Coast Guard Vest provides front, back, and side of body ballistic protection. The inflatable design and enhanced flotation capability ensures a seriously wounded body is kept on the water surface in these situations. Protective qualities are combined with high end materials, allowing high levels of comfort and enhanced mobility to the user. This body armour vest is ideal for Coast Guards.

Various NIJ Standard Levels of Protection available including:

• NIJ Level IIA – designed to stop .357 Sig FMJ FN bullets travelling at a velocity of around 1470 ft/second and .44 Magnum SJHP rounds at a velocity of 1430 ft/second. Most commonly soft armour.
• NIJ Level III – these ballistic body armour (hard armour) plates are designed to stop 6 spaced hits of 7.62 x 51 mm NATO FMJ bullets at a velocity of around 2780 ft/second, similar style ammunition to the .308 Winchester rounds, often used in hunting.
• NIJ Level IV – ballistic plates, highest rated under NIJ 101.06 Standards. Tested to beat 7.62mm armour piercing bullets, travelling at a velocity of 2880 ft/second. Only tested to stop 1 shot compared to 6 shots stopped by the NIJ Level III ballistic plates.

Main Features of the Body Armour Inflatable Coast Guard Vest:

• Comprehensive protection – ballistic, and fragmentation protection in one vest to NIJ Ballistic Resistance Standards
• NIJ Levels IIIA, III and IV available – please see the information above to find out more about these differing ballistic protection levels
• Protection levels unaffected by moisture
• Full torso, front, back, neck and side of body protection and coverage provided
• Plastic buckle closure, ensuring a secure fit, allowing regulation and a reliable grip
• Can increase protection further using pockets available for add-on hard armour ballistic inserts
• Buoyancy enabled  from -100N
• Removable ballistic panels with waterproof cover
• Drag/pull out handle
• Designed for ultimate comfort and mobility for long periods
• Blunt trauma injuries minimised
• Easy-care, water-resistant outer shell fabrics
• Ideal for Coast Guards
• Colour – Orange
• Available in Sizes from X-Small – 5XL
• Weight approx. 3.4kg (based on Size Large)

This body armour vest is available in a range of colours and sizes etc. Please contact our office for more information: 0151 548 0144.