{"product_id":"highcom-guardian-4s16-level-iv-lightweight-armor-plate-advanced-armor-piercing-rifle-threat-protection","title":"HighCom Guardian 4S16 Level IV Lightweight Armor Plate – Advanced Armor-Piercing Rifle Threat Protection","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighCom Guardian 4S16 Level IV Lightweight Multi-Curve Armor Plate for High-Threat Deployments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HighCom Guardian 4S16 is a high-performance NIJ 0101.06 Level IV Compliant hard armor plate designed to defend law enforcement personnel, tactical response teams, and military operators against severe armor-piercing rifle threats. Engineered as a lightweight stand-alone solution, the 4S17\/4S16 series neutralizes extreme ballistic hazards including .30-06 AP M2 ammunition without requiring supplementary soft armor backing inserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing an advanced monolithic ceramic architecture combined with a proprietary high-performance composite backing, the Guardian 4S16 achieves significant weight reduction compared to traditional Level IV plates without sacrificing multi-hit structural integrity. Its contoured multi-curve ergonomic geometry aligns naturally with torso mechanics, reducing fatigue and enhancing upper-body mobility during prolonged active shooter or high-threat tactical operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCertified Armor-Piercing Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard-rated to NIJ 0101.06 Level IV standards to defeat armor-piercing rifle rounds including 7.62x63mm .30-06 AP M2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLightweight Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Advanced ceramic-composite matrix provides complete Level IV threat neutralization at a lower weight profile than conventional plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStand-Alone Architecture:\u003c\/b\u003e Functions independently to deliver maximum ballistic stopping power without requiring additional soft armor backing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eErgonomic Multi-Curve Contour:\u003c\/b\u003e Form-fitted design distributes plate weight evenly across the shoulders and chest for superior operational comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eResilient Exterior Enclosure:\u003c\/b\u003e Covered in heavy-duty 1000D Cordura nylon to protect internal ceramic strike faces from moisture, UV radiation, and severe physical wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstitutional Assurance:\u003c\/b\u003e Produced in USA-based ISO 9001 and BA 9000 certified facilities and backed by a 10-year manufacturer 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 IV Compliant (Listed on CPL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThreat Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.62x63mm AP (.30-06 AP M2), 7.62x51mm M80 NATO, 7.62x39mm MSC, 5.56x45mm M193\/M855\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 High-density monolithic ceramic tile\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 0.9 inches (23 mm)\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/b\u003e 10-Year Manufacturer Ballistic Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" 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