Body Armour- Guidance

Guidance on Choosing your Personal Body Armour

 

Body Armour contains two components; the cover and the Protective Armour.  Consideration needs to be given separately to both functionality and the threats likely to be encountered.  Poor selection of body armour can put your life at risk.

 

Choosing the Cover

 

When choosing a cover the natures of duties that you are likely to be employed in often dictate whether an overt or covert body armour is required.  Note that even the overt cover is easy to conceal under a jacket.  It has the added advantage of facilitating ballistic plates, which can protect against 5.56mm and 7.62mm ammunition.  In the photograph below the subject is wearing overt body armour with ballistic plates inserted.     Note that covers can be washed as a normal garment. Always read the washing instructions provided.

 

Guidance on Anti-Stab Protection Levels

Guidance on Ballistic Protection Levels

N.I.J. BALLISTIC STANDARD 0108-01    LEVEL       FIREARM  PROJECTILE  VELOCITY       I .22 LRHV 40  grain 1050 ft/s .38 Special 158 grain 900 ft/s IIA .357 Magnum 158 grain 1250 ft/s 9 mm Handgun 124 grain 1090 ft/s II .357 Magnum HV/JSP 158 grain 1395 ft/s 9 mm Handgun HV/FMJ 124 grain 1175 ft/s IIIA .44 Magnum Handgun 240 grain 1350 ft/s 9 mm S.M.G (9 mm X 19) 124 grain 1400 ft/s III 7.62 X 51 or .308 Rifle 150 grain 2750 ft/s IV 7.62 X 63 mm --- M14 166 grain 2850 ft/s

EURONORM BALLISTIC STANDARD EN1063  LEVEL FIREARM  PROJECTILE VELOCITY B1 .22 Rifle LRHV 40   grain 315 m/s :: 1050 ft/s B2 9 mm 124 grain 427 m/s :: 1400 ft/s B3 .38 Special 158 grain 259 m/s ::  900  ft/s B4 .357 Magnum 158 grain 425 m/s :: 1395 ft/s .44   Magnum 240 grain 427 m/s ::1350 ft/s B5 7.62 X 33 mm --- .30 CAL Carabina 110 grain 600 m/s :: 2200 ft/s 7.62 X 39 mm --- AK-47 123 grain 715 m/s :: 2400 ft/s B6 7.62 X 51 mm --- M-80 149 grain 838 m/s :: 2750 ft/s .306 Winchester FMJ 150 grain 838 m/s :: 2750 ft/s 5.56 X 45 mm --- M-16 45   grain 919 m/s :: 3250 ft/s B7 30.06 Perforante 166 grain 869 m/s :: 2850 ft/s

Advice on Measuring For Anti-Stab Armour

ALL MEASUREMENTS TAKEN IN INCHES.  AFTER PURCHASE A CUSTOMER SERVICES ADVISOR WILL CONTACT YOU TO CONFIRM ALL MEASUREMENTS.

Belt to belt - Measure approximately 2 inches to the side of your neck.  This measurement is straight over the shoulder from the top of your belt at the rear to the belt at your front.  Stand up straight with relaxed shoulders for this measurement.  If possible use an assistant to ensure accuracy.
Stomach standing – Ensure that you are standing in a relaxed, upright posture.    Stomach seated – Ensure that you are sitting in a relaxed upright posture.  Take the largest measurement.
Sternum to belt Standing – This the point where the collar bones meet just below the Adam’s Apple.    Sternum to belt Seated – This the point where the collar bones meet just below the Adam’s Apple.
Nape to belt standing – The nape is the highest protruding back bone found just under the hairline when you put your neck forward.  Take the measurement standing upright.
Between arms – Put your hands together and hold your arms directly out in front of you.  Have your assistant measure the distance between the arms across your chest.