Level IIIA Body Armor

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    Built for the real world, proven in the lab.
    Since 2013 Premier Body Armor has combined three decades of armored-vehicle engineering with American manufacturing to create soft armor you can trust. Every item in this collection meets or exceeds the NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA standard, defeating threats up to .44 Magnum remaining remarkably thin and flexible.

    What you’ll find inside

    • Concealable carriers & vests — Everyday Armor T-Shirt 360 and hybrid tactical options give you discreet or duty-ready coverage.

    • Soft armor panels & inserts — Drop-in panels custom-fit for backpacks, plate carriers, and popular Vertx® & Viktos® bags.

    • Helmet & specialty gear — The Fortis Ballistic Helmet and other IIIA accessories extend protection to critical areas.

    Why Premier Body Armor

    • Expert engineering — Designs informed by 30+ years of ballistic-protection R&D.

    • Verified performance — Live-fire tested at NIJ-certified laboratories; backed by published test data.

    • Made in the USA — Cut, sewn, and finished in the U.S. for uncompromising quality control.

    • Service-driven support — Real humans ready to answer fit, threat, and compliance questions.

    Level IIIA is the sweet spot for everyday handgun defense: lightweight enough for all-day wear, yet rugged when it counts.

    Browse the collection and upgrade your protection with gear built for life’s unknowns.

    frequently asked questions

    We will sell body armor to civilians, Law Enforcement Officers, and Military Personnel in the United States who meet the following criteria:
    1. Are 18 years of age or older
    2. Are not a felon;
    3. Are legally allowed to possess and use the item(s) in your state (If you are a New York or Connecticut resident, you must be active Law Enforcement or Military Personnel and provide necessary credentials);
    4. Are purchasing this product for only lawful purposes;
    5. Are purchasing this product on your own behalf;
    6. Comply with all other Terms & Conditions.

    Learn more about the legality of body armor in each state.

    STRATIS Plates have an 8-year warranty. Fortis plates have a 7-year warranty. Soft body armor panels (for vests and backpacks) have a 5-year warranty, and each carrier has a 2-year warranty.

    For warranties on specific products, please see the product page.

    All products (excluding clearance items) are eligible for an easy return or exchange if initiated within 30 days of receipt, and the product(s) is in new, unused condition.

    There is no re-stocking fee for returns or exchanges. The customer is responsible for any return shipping costs associated with returning the product.

    Read more about our returns & exchange information.