The Armored Mindset Blog

Level IIIA and Level III+ sit on opposite sides of the soft-hard armor line. See how they compare and how to decide which better suits your use case.

Level IV and Level IIIA sit at opposite ends of the armor spectrum. See how they compare on protection, weight, construction, and real-world use.

Level III and Level III+ both stop rifle rounds, but the differences between them matter. Learn what III+ adds, what it doesn't, and which fits your needs.

RF1, RF2, and RF3 are the new NIJ 0101.07 rifle plate ratings. See what each level stops, how they map to Level III and IV, and which will work best for you.

HG1 and HG2 are the new NIJ 0101.07 soft armor ratings replacing Level II and IIIA. See what each stops and which fits your concealable vest needs.