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This soft ballistic is capable of stopping some
of the most advanced rounds, including the FN
5.7x28mm 27gr. Lead Free Hollow Point, FN
5.7x28mm 40gr. V-Max, Speer LE 9mm +P 124gr.
Gold Dot Hollow Point, Winchester Ranger 9mm
+P+ 127gr. SXT (DEA round), Winchester 9mm
NATO 124gr. (FBI round), Federal Tactical 12ga.
TruBall Rifled Slug, among other high-velocity
special threats.
April 2017 Edition
they should never have to compromise. Wearing
concealable soft armor doesn’t mean they can’t
also have light rifle protection.
The Vortex IIIA Gen 2 is available in both male
and female versions.
The female version has a unique proprietary de-
sign that makes this companion model a great
choice for SFPD officers, as it meets the same
performance criteria and comfort characteristics
required to execute the department’s body armor
program.
(What does it take to stop a bullet? Knowledge, innovation,
hard work, comfort, and confidence in both concealable and
tactical systems - so however it looks, you know it works.
Courtesy of Armor Express and YouTube)
The H-Shock plate adds rifle protection for the
wearer, providing coverage for vital areas. With
this special “up-armor” insert, agencies have a
cost-effective solution that can stop more than
the average trauma plate, while in a concealable
carrier.
Officers can have peace of mind regardless of
what they come up against.
(Armor Express describes the features and design of the
female Revolution concealable carrier. Structured armor for
comfort and fit, a pocket for added trauma protection plates,
and dual adjustment points for an exact fit. Courtesy of Armor
Express and YouTube)
This award is for a period of two years, with a one
year extension option.
Under the terms of the contract, the Company ex-
pects to deliver close to 900 body armor systems
for the two departments on an annual basis.
Further, added to the award is an option for of-
ficers and deputies to leverage Armor Express’
H-Shock concealable rifle plate.
Today’s officers face unpredictable threats but
Armor Express is a leading manufacturer and
distributor of high-performance body armor sys-
tems, serving the domestic and Federal law en-
forcement market, U.S Military and America’s al-
lies around the world.
Through its strategic partnerships with technol-
ogy innovators and its unwavering commitment
to advance research & development, the Com-
pany’s customers benefit from state-of-the-art
protective solutions and best-in-class service.
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