UP CLOSE Protective Apparel I Angel Armor Truth Series Trauma Plates
trauma plates use a proprietary blend of both aramid fibers and UHMWPE polymer materials. With this hybrid combination, the trauma plates have the best characteristics of both these two materials, widely used in soft body armor.
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ew for 2015, Angel Armor has intro- duced their state-of-the-art, Truth Se- ries trauma plates. The Angel Armor
e Truth Series trauma plates are NIJ T reat Level IIIA. T ey are rated to stop vir- tually all handgun loads including 9mm 124- grain NATO FMJ and 44 Magnum 240-grain lead semi-wadcutter. Impor- tantly, the plates are also rated to stop FN 5.7x28mm 40 grain FMJ. Unlike most threat levels of soft body armor, the Angel Armor trauma plates also meet NIJ Spike Level 1. T e plates are also rated for multiple
threat levels of soft body armor, the Angel Armor trauma plates also meet NIJ Spike Level 1. T e plates are also rated for multiple impact bullet protection.
From the FBI Uniform Crime Report, 73 percent of law enforcement offi cers feloniously ki killed in thelled in the l line of duty are killed with a hand-ine of duty are killed with a hand- gun. T e Angel Armor T reat Level IIIA plates are lighter and thinner than the heavier and thicker, ceramic-based Level III plates. Also unlike the rigid ceramic plates, the Truth Se- ries trauma plates are semi-rigid, semi-fl exible. is degree of fl exibility increases mobility and comfort for all-day wear. T e Angel Armor Level IIIA plates are also less expensive than
From the FBI Uniform Crime Report, 73 percent of law enforcement offi cers feloniously
gun. T e Angel Armor T reat Level IIA plates are lighter and thinner than the heavier and thicker, ceramic-based Level III plates. Also unlike the rigid ceramic plates, the Truth Se- ries trauma plates are semi-rigid, semi-fl exible. T is degree of fl exibility increases mobility and comfort for all-day wear. T e Angel Armor Level IIIA plates are also less expensive than
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T e Truth Series trauma plates are NIJ reat Level IIIA. T ey are rated to stop vir- tually all handgun loads including 9mm 124-
By Tactical Response Staff
Level III plates. T e Angel Armor Truth Series trauma plates come in four diff erent sizes: 5x8-inch, 7x9-inch, 8x10-inch, and 8x10-inch Shooter’s Cut. T e Shooter’s Cut has an upper angle cut away on both the left and right. T is allows the maximum upper torso protection while still allowing the offi cer to adopt a normal
two-hand hold on the duty pistol. In addition to the basic White Angel, the Truth Series trauma plates have two surface graphics that any offi cer would be proud to wear: the Patriotic American Flag and a black plate with a T in Blue Line.
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