General Purpose Vest

Overview

The General Purpose Vest is designed as a basic armour vest for the Police and private security companies. It provides front, back and side ballistic protection.

Features

  • Adjustable side closure design
  • Area of ballistic coverage: 0.38m2
  • Front to back wrap around ballistic protection
  • Front and back plate pockets
  • Widened adjustable shoulder pads
  • 4 size adjustment straps
  • Removable ballistic panels in a water proof sealed PVC bag
  • Washable outer covers

Ballistic Series

We offer 3 different ballistic series, which make use of different ballistic fabric and configurations to meet different price and weight targets. Series A is the most competitively priced ballistic series and Series C the most expensive.

  • S A: Standard weight
  • Series B: Medium weight
  • Series C: Light weight

Weight (Large Size)*

  • A: 2.4kg
  • B: 1.9kg
  • C: 1.4kg

*Based upon Level IIIA

Accessories

  • Level III/IV armour plates
  • Anti-stab panels
  • Removable groin protector
  • Removable ballistic collar
  • Removable helmet-friendly ballistic collar
  • Removable ballistic throat protector
  • Carrier bag

Protection Levels

  • National Institute of Justice (NIJ)*
  • IIA: Protects against 9mm FMJ and 40 S&W FMJ
  • II: Protects against 9mm FMJ and 357 Magnum JSP
  • IIIA: Protects against 9mm FMJ and 44 Magnum SJHP

*In accordance with NIJ Standard 0101.04. (June 2001).

Colours

Olive Drab, Desert Tan, Black, U.N. Blue, Navy Blue, White

Sizes

Small, Medium, Large, X Large, XX Large