{"product_id":"highcom-guardian-3s9-level-iii-single-curve-hard-armor-plate-heavy-duty-special-threat-protection","title":"HighCom Guardian 3S9 Level III+ Single-Curve Hard Armor Plate – Heavy-Duty Special Threat Protection","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighCom Guardian 3S9 Level III+ Single-Curve Hard Armor Plate for High-Threat Patrol and Tactical Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HighCom Guardian 3S9 is an NIJ 0101.06 Level III Compliant and Level III+ special threat tested hard armor plate engineered to safeguard law enforcement officers, tactical entry teams, and private security forces from high-velocity rifle threats. Designed as a stand-alone protection system, the 3S9 neutralizes intermediate rifle rounds—including 5.56x45mm M855\/SS109 green tip and 7.62x39mm Mild Steel Core (MSC)—without requiring additional soft armor backing inserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed with a monolithic ceramic strike face integrated into a high-performance composite matrix, the Guardian 3S9 provides robust multi-hit structural integrity and reliable energy absorption. Its traditional single-curve geometry offers a straightforward, economical profile that seamlessly fits into standard outer tactical carriers, chest rigs, and side plate pouches across active duty deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecial Threat Rifle Neutralization:\u003c\/b\u003e NIJ 0101.06 Level III listed performance enhanced to defeat aggressive threats including 5.56mm M855 green tip and 7.62mm MSC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStand-Alone Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides full ballistic performance independently without requiring supplementary soft armor trauma backing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSingle-Curve Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e Traditional contoured profile provides seamless fitment into standard plate carriers and utility gear setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMulti-Hit Capability:\u003c\/b\u003e Built to maintain structural core integrity across repeated adjacent rifle impacts within standard NIJ testing parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDurable Exterior Shell:\u003c\/b\u003e Encased in 1000D Cordura textured nylon with a water-resistant finish to protect internal ceramic layers from abrasion and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstitutional Procurement Standard:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in the USA under ISO 9001 and BA 9000 certified manufacturing quality systems with a 10-year ballistic warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtection Level:\u003c\/b\u003e NIJ 0101.06 Level III Compliant (Listed on CPL) \/ Level III+ Special Threat Defeating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThreat Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.62x51mm M80 NATO, 7.62x39mm MSC, 5.56x45mm M855\/SS109 Green Tip, 5.56x45mm M193\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArmor Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hard Armor Plate (Stand-Alone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrike Face Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Monolithic ceramic tile architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBacking Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Proprietary ballistic composite matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExterior Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e 1000D Cordura ballistic textured cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThickness\/Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.0 inch (25 mm)\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSwimmer Cut Sizes \u0026amp; 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