A concealable armor vest built around the way you move
The Core Concealment Vest from Premier Body Armor® is covert body armor made for daily wear. It pairs NIJ-certified Level IIIA ballistic panels with modern styling that sits close to your body under everyday clothing, while the cut still leaves you room to sit, drive, and reach.
The adjustable fit and NIJ-certified Level IIIA ballistic protection of the vest is designed for discreet wear, with interior spacer mesh that creates space for airflow. Adjustable shoulders and a split elastic cummerbund let you dial in the fit, and two hidden front plate pockets accommodate additional armor, all with easy-access, low-profile zippers that make removing the front and rear ballistic panels simple.
100% Made in the USA. Berry Amendment compliant.
NIJ-certified Level IIIA protection
Every Core Concealment Vest includes a set of Argus NIJ-certified Level IIIA front and rear ballistic panels. Easy-access, low-profile zippers open both armor compartments, so the panels can easily be removed and the zippers close flat when you’re done.
Two flexible bands with one secure closure
The split elastic cummerbund uses two bands on each side, allowing the upper and lower bands to flex separately as you sit, bend, and reach. Both bands join at one broad hook-and-loop closure, keeping them securely fastened together. A single closure on each side makes the vest easy to put on, adjust, and take off.
Airflow and an adjustable fit
The interior spacer mesh holds the carrier slightly off your body, creating room for air to circulate. Adjustable shoulder straps let you set the vest height, while the elastic cummerbund provides a snug, flexible fit around your torso. The contoured shape and flat closures keep this Level IIIA concealable vest discreet under a shirt or jacket.
Two hidden front plate pockets
One concealed hook-and-loop opening on the front provides access to two separate, dedicated plate pockets. One accommodates an 8 × 10-inch in-conjunction-with (ICW) plate, and the other accommodates a 5 × 7-inch Speed Plate, so you can add hard armor when you need it without switching carriers.
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Features
- NIJ-certified Level IIIA front and rear ballistic panels included
- Concealable design that fits close under everyday clothing
- Modern styling with a contoured shape and flat closures
- Interior spacer mesh that offsets the carrier from the body to allow airflow
- Adjustable shoulder straps to customize vest height
- Split elastic cummerbund with two flexible bands and one secure hook-and-loop closure per side
- Two hidden front plate pockets accessed through one concealed opening
- Dedicated pocket for an 8 × 10-inch ICW plate
- Separate pocket for a 5 × 7-inch Speed Plate
- Removable front and rear ballistic panels with easy-access, low-profile zippers
- Available in black and white
- 100% Made in the USA
- Berry Amendment compliant
What’s Included
- Core Concealment Vest carrier
- NIJ-certified Level IIIA front and rear ballistic panel set
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Core Concealment Vest include ballistic armor?
Yes. Each vest includes a set of Argus NIJ Certified Level IIIA front and rear ballistic panels.
Can the Core Concealment Vest be worn under clothing?
Yes. Its contoured shape, flat closures, and adjustable fit are designed for concealed wear under everyday clothing.
Why does the cummerbund have two bands that share one closure?
The split design allows the upper and lower elastic bands to flex separately as you move. A shared hook-and-loop closure keeps both bands securely fastened together and lets you open or close each side in one motion.
How does the mesh lining work?
The interior spacer mesh holds the carrier slightly away from your body, creating space for air to circulate.
What size plates fit the hidden front pockets?
One pocket accommodates an 8 × 10-inch ICW plate, and the other accommodates a 5 × 7-inch Speed Plate. Both pockets are accessed through one concealed hook-and-loop opening.
Can the ballistic panels be removed?
Yes. Easy-access, low-profile zippers allow you to remove and reinstall the front and rear ballistic panels.
Where is the Core Concealment Vest made?
The Core Concealment Vest is 100% Made in the USA and Berry Amendment compliant.
