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The STD-103-IIIA is an NIJ Level IIIA certified body armor characterized by an areal density of 1.48 PSF and a thickness of 0.366 inches. It is designed to provide V50 ballistic test velocities of 1713 FPS against .357 SIG and 1545 FPS against .44 Magnum. This model does not specify coverage against additional special threats, focusing on its core capability to protect against high-velocity handgun rounds as per its IIIA certification criteria.
- Protection level
- IIIA
- NIJ CPL
- Inactive as of May 27, 2014, NIJ 0101.06
Read from the NIJ CPL, Oct 13, 2026
Check it on the NIJ list - Tested to
- NIJ 0101.06
Listed by NIJ, read Oct 13, 2026 - Armor type
- Soft Armor
- Sizes
- Custom
Classification
Gender: NeutralWarranty Period: 5 YearsAvailable Shapes: CustomAvailable Cuts: Concealable, Limited Coverage Options, TacticalMaterial Composition: AramidBuoyancy: PositiveCountry of Origin: United StatesListing Status: DiscontinuedOpening: Side Opening
Safety Data Sheet · From KDH Defense Systems Inc.
Documents · From KDH Defense Systems Inc.
Technical Data Sheet · on file · sign in to openBallistic Test Report: Not on file · Request from KDH Defense Systems Inc. · Sign in to requestCertificate of Conformance: Not on file · Request from KDH Defense Systems Inc. · Sign in to requestWarranty Terms: Not on file · Request from KDH Defense Systems Inc. · Sign in to requestUse and Care Guide · on file · sign in to openUser Manual: Not on file · Request from KDH Defense Systems Inc. · Sign in to requestBerry Amendment Letter: Not on file · Request from KDH Defense Systems Inc. · Sign in to requestTAA Letter: Not on file · Request from KDH Defense Systems Inc. · Sign in to requestExport Classification: Not on file · Request from KDH Defense Systems Inc. · Sign in to request
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- Documents2The manufacturer's spec sheets and technical data sheets
- Trade and export data5HS, HTS, ECCN, USML and Schedule B codes
- Specifications3Thickness, areal density, composition and care
- NIJ registry detailListee name and the CPL record link
- Manufacturer linksProduct page and test footage