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Trusted by professionals, refined for responsible citizens.

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Everyday Armor T-Shirt

Our best-selling compression shirt, now armored front, back, and both sides. Level IIIA protection that disappears under your clothes.
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Armored Vertx Siege

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Fortis Ballistic Helmet

Quality at a reasonable price

"I think for a helmet at this price point, this one is excellent. From seeing shot tests, to prepping proper fitting, to weight distribution and external profile, this is a tool to have in the toolbox."
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SCHOOL SAFETY

We offer a range of options designed to keep your child safe without compromising on comfort or style.

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Body Armor FAQs

A bulletproof vest is designed to stop handgun and shrapnel threats by using tightly woven fibers that disperse energy across a wide area. Premier’s Everyday Armor T‑Shirt 360 exemplifies this; it’s a compression shirt with Level IIIA ballistic panels that protect the front, back and sides while “disappearing" under your clothes. By combining discreet protection with comfort, our bulletproof vests provide the everyday confidence trusted by professionals and refined for responsible citizens.

Soft body armor typically uses flexible materials like Kevlar or other para-aramid fibers and is rated up to Level IIIA. It’s lightweight and concealable. Body armor plates (hard armor) are rigid and rated Level III or IV to stop rifle rounds. Plates such as Premier’s Fortis IV/RF3 use an Aluminum Oxide strike face and UHMWPE for multi‑hit protection. In short, soft armor is best for everyday handgun protection, while body armor plates protect against higher‑powered rifle threats.

Armor plates, also known as ballistic plates, are hard inserts that fit into a plate carrier or bulletproof vest to stop high‑velocity rifle threats. While soft body armor like Level IIIA panels offers concealed handgun protection, these rigid plates are engineered to defeat rifle rounds. For example, Premier’s Fortis III+ GT/RF2 ballistic plate uses advanced materials (UHMWPE paired with silicon carbide) for multi‑hit protection and edge‑to‑edge coverage. If your risk profile includes rifle threats, upgrading your vest with a ballistic/armor plate gives you the higher level of protection you need without having to carry a full tactical vest.

If your vest contains only soft Level IIIA panels, it’s designed to stop handgun rounds. To defend against rifle threats, you need to add ballistic plates. A vest combined with Level III or Level IV plates acts as a plate carrier, giving you the higher level of protection offered by hard armor. Premier Body Armor sells both concealable soft vests and rifle‑rated plate systems, so you can choose the setup that matches your risk level.

Body armor is certified by the U.S. National Institute of Justice (NIJ). Level IV armor represents the highest standard (based on the 0101.06 standard. RF3 is the highest level in the updated 0101.07 standard); it’s tested to stop armor‑piercing rifle rounds such as .30‑06 M2 AP. Level IV plates are made from materials like ceramics and composites to fracture and absorb the projectile. They are usually heavier than Level III plates, but provide the maximum protection available to civilians and law‑enforcement officers. Premier’s Fortis IV/RF3 plate is an example of Level IV armor, giving you edge‑to‑edge protection against the toughest threats.

Yes. Premier’s “Incident Guarantee” states that if a Premier Body Armor vest or panel saves your life, we will replace it free of charge (provided you supply an official police report). This policy underscores our confidence in our products and offers peace of mind to customers who rely on our armor.

In addition to tactical vests and plates, Premier Body Armor sells discreet backpack inserts and armor kits designed for school safety. We offer options to keep your child safe without compromising on comfort or style. These soft panels slip into backpacks or bags, giving both students and commuters a portable layer of protection.