MIRA Safety Tactical Level IV Body Armor Plate

What does “Level IV” protection mean?

Body armor standards are established by the National Institute of Justice, and they help buyers know what kind of protection they’re getting. Level IIIA armor, for example, is rated to stop pistol rounds up to and including .357 Magnum. Level III armor can stop some rifle rounds like the 7.62 x 39. The higher the armor, the greater the protection, and generally the higher the weight and cost. That’s the beauty of the MIRA Tactical Level IV plate, which provides armor-piercing protection with a slim profile (5.9 lbs.) that is lightweight (5.9 lbs.), comfortable (single curve), and in a shooter’s cut (excellent range of motion).

What does "assembled in the USA" mean?

The ceramic (Alumina Oxide) and UHMWPE (Polyethylene) materials are sourced from a trusted partner in Asia, based on our specifications. Upon arrival at our facility in Phoenix, AZ, those materials are inspected to ensure they meet our requirements and standards. Upon approval, those materials are then bound together utilizing our proprietary binding agent that includes our RDT (Round Dispersion Technology) sealant. Finally, the plates are wrapped with a high-density 600D water-resistant Nylon liner.

What is the difference between Ballistic UHMWP and Commercial UHMWP? What are the technical specs of the MIRA Tactical Level 4 Body Armor?

The Ultra High Molecular Weight, High-Performance Polyethylene Material (UHMWPE) used in our plate offers high protection in ballistic applications and significant advantages through low backface deformation, superior rigidity, and increased survivability. The major differences between the ballistic capable UHMWPE and the commercial grades of UHMWPE are as follows:

• Areal Density: The weight of the armored panel in grams per square meter divided by the protection area of the panel. It gives an indication of the energy absorption capability of the material.)
• Modulus: This is the measure of stretch or elasticity of fabric. The number associated with modulus is the amount of load in grams it takes to initiate stretch in a 1000 denier yarn; a higher number reflects lower stretch.

With the Ballistic version having a greater Areal Density and a higher Modulus than the commercial versions. Commercial versions are typically found in the manufacturing of medical & food processing, conveyor belts, and industrial products, as well as low grade, cheap ballistic products.