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LPAC for Mayflower Tactical Carriers — IIIA Soft Armor
Lightweight Protective Armor Cartridges (LPACs) custom-built to fit the Mayflower Tactical / Velocity Systems plate carrier platform. Stealth Armor Systems is one of the few manufacturers producing these purpose-built inserts. Soft armor package: NIJ Level IIIA rated. Shipped as either GTX-K-3-A (aramid) or Ultralite 3-A (UHMWPE) — the two systems are ballistically interchangeable and supplied based on current material availability. Contact us if you require a specific construction. Available sizes: SM, MD, L, XL — cut to drop directly into Mayflower Tactical carrier pockets. Origin: Processed, assembled, and inspected in Missouri City, Texas by U.S. personnel using domestic and globally sourced materials.

San Diego Concealable Vest — GTX-K-3A IIIA (Front-to-Back Wrap)
Inspired by legendary San Diego PD forensic scientist Gene Wolberg, the front panel wraps wide to meet the back — delivering uninterrupted ballistic coverage around the sides of the torso, with the seam positioned in a favorable location for the shooting angles most likely to threaten an officer. SAS has built this shape for over three decades. Ballistic Package — GTX-K-3A 100% Aramid, 100% USA-made — zero globally sourced materials, meets Buy American Act Uniform-layer construction (no dissimilar-material hybrid) — the approach Richard Davis and other industry notables have long favored Defeats NIJ Level IIIA / HG2 handgun rounds including .44 Magnum and 9mm +P+ Trauma-optimized aramid weave — under 0.260" thick, medium regular ≈ 4.7 lbs ICW-ready: upgrade to common rifle threats with our Hexar™, Dragon Skin™, or Hesco plates (see other listings) The 5:15 Express Test We don't design around prearranged shot locations or fair hits. Our internal 5:15 Express test spec puts 15 Winchester 124gr 9mm FMJ rounds at 1,380–1,400 ft/sec inside a 5-inch circle — rounds side-by-side, no fair spacing. The GTX-K-3A does well against this threat scenario. Carrier Features Wrap-around San Diego cut — wide front panel meets the back for seamless side coverage 3-piece interlocking, fully adjustable shoulder system with foam padding and triple over-lock securing — outlasts the ballistic panel warranty Scooped neck for higher coverage than a V-neck without sacrificing concealability External 6" × 8" trauma plate pocket — accepts a 6×8 or 8×10 trauma plate without altering the cover Internal 10" × 12" Shooters Cut rifle plate pockets — front and back — for our "E" plate or Hexar™ ICW flex plates Wide elastic external cummerbund strap system — removable and replaceable, generous velcro range of adjustment What's Included San Diego style wrap panels — wide front and full back San Diego concealable carrier custom-fit to your measurements, with 6" × 8" trauma plate pocket Soft Level IIIA 6" × 8" trauma plate Custom Fit — Measurements We Need Chest circumference Waist circumference (around the navel) Top of sternum down to duty belt (sitting slightly forward) Height & weight Provide these at checkout notes or email sales@stealtharmorsystems.com. 30+ years of doing it this way gives us a 90–95% first-fit success rate. If an alteration is needed, we perform it free of charge — each party pays their own shipping. Warranty & Origin 8-year ballistic warranty Processed, assembled, and inspected in Missouri City, Texas by U.S. personnel using domestic materials — meets Buy American Act Sizing & Options Available in 10 sizes: SM, MD, L, XL, XXL — each also in Long. Four cover colors (mandatory selection): Coyote Brown, Black, Range Green, Multicam. Extra carrier or upgrade to an Outer Uniform Cover (OUC) with laser-cut MOLLE — contact sales@stealtharmorsystems.com to add to your order. Talk to a Human Call our SAS rep at 346-212-6318 — 7 AM to 7 PM CST, Monday through Friday. We're old school; the human element matters. — Allan D. Bain, CEO, Stealth Armor Systems

Hexar™ Flexible Rifle Armor (ICW III+)
Hexar Flexible Rifle Armor represents the next evolution in rifle-rated protection—engineered for performance, mobility, and real-world durability. Designed under U.S. Patent No. 9,534,872 B2, each plate is manufactured and assembled in Missouri City, TX with precision and consistency. Why Hexar Proven InnovationWe are the originators of flexible rifle armor—not a copy, not an import, but the real system that set the standard. U.S.-Based Manufacturing & AssemblyAll processing, conversions, tile layouts, and final assembly are performed in-house in Missouri City, TX by U.S. citizens. We do not import finished products for resale. Buy America Act CompliantOur products meet Buy America Act requirements for DoD procurement, making them suitable for government and defense applications. Performance Specifications Weight (10" x 12" Shooter’s Cut): 5.3 +/- .25 LbsThickness: 1 inch Threat Protection: 7.62 x 39 MSC – Stand Alone 5.56 x 45 FMJ – Stand Alone M855 (Green Tip) – Stand Alone M80 Ball – In Conjunction With Level III+ All lesser threats including handgun rounds and stab threats Sizing Options Available in multiple sizes to fit your platform. Dimensional Tolerances: 10" x 12" plates measure approximately 9.5" x 11.75" (-0 / +0.5") SAPI sizes are ± 0.125" from listed specifications Weight and dimensions may vary within standard manufacturing tolerances Lead Time & Availability Due to high demand, current lead time is 2–5 weeks. Call 346-212-6318 for custom sizing or to place an order. *Processed, assembled, and inspected in Missouri City, Texas by U.S. personnel using domestic and globally sourced materials.

BALCS Soft Armor Panels
Ballistic Load Carriage Armor System (BALCS) The BALCS (Ballistic Load Carriage Armor System) panel design was originally developed for the Eagle Industries Maritime and Land tactical armor systems. Due to its outstanding ergonomics and coverage, it has become one of the most widely adopted soft armor panel shapes in the industry. Today, numerous armor carriers are designed around the BALCS profile, including those manufactured by Stealth Armor Systems. Available Configurations We manufacture two BALCS-compatible panel configurations: Eagle Industries Compatible — Designed to fit Eagle Industries carriers as well as the many manufacturers that have adopted the original BALCS profile. FirstSpear® Compatible — Designed specifically for FirstSpear® carriers and Stealth Armor Systems carriers built to the FirstSpear geometry. These panels are not interchangeable with standard Eagle/BALCS carriers. Please select both your panel size and carrier configuration when ordering. Available Sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large Ultralite IIIA Specifications Construction Manufactured in the USA using 100% U.S.-converted Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) unidirectional composite. Each panel is enclosed in a durable 70-denier ripstop nylon shell with a urethane coating and fully heat-sealed seams to provide complete waterproof protection. Specifications NIJ Protection Level: IIIAWeight: 1.1 lbs per sq. ft. (approximately 0.95 lbs for a 10" × 12" panel)Thickness: 7 mm (0.260").44 Magnum V-50: 1,725 ft./sec..357 SIG V-50: 1,768 ft./sec. Questions? Our technical staff is happy to help you select the correct configuration for your carrier.Phone: (346) 212-6318Email: sales@stealtharmorsystems.com Product Availability To ensure uninterrupted supply, Stealth Armor Systems reserves the right to provide either our Ultralite IIIA or GTX IIIA soft armor package based on material availability. Both products provide equivalent NIJ Level IIIA protection, comparable performance characteristics, and similar weight and pricing.

Ultralite 3-A Plate Backers — UDPE Soft Armor Trauma Backers
Ultralite 3-A Plate Backers are high-performance UDPE (ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene) soft armor panels engineered to sit directly behind a hard rifle plate. They reduce backface deformation, capture spall and fragmentation, and add NIJ Level III-A / HG2 handgun protection to any plate pocket.Why a plate backer Backface signature reduction — dissipates the load a rifle round transfers through a hard plate. Spall and fragmentation capture — arrests jacket fragments and ceramic spall behind the strike face. Edge-to-edge III-A coverage — full handgun protection across the panel, including areas where ceramic strike-face coverage is smaller than the plate cut. Ultra-light — 7 mm thick, 1.1 lb per square foot. Sizes and dimensions SM SAPI — 8.75 in W x 11.75 in L MD SAPI — 9.5 in W x 12.5 in L LG SAPI — 10.25 in W x 13.25 in L XL SAPI — 11 in W x 14 in L 10x12 Shooters Cut 10x12 Full Size — rectangle Specifications Material: 100% USA-made Hi-Performance UDPE Protection level: NIJ Level III-A / HG2 handgun threats Thickness: 7 mm Areal weight: 1.1 lb per square foot Cover: Black ripstop, water-resistant sealed construction Configuration: Single panel or set of two at 10% savings CompatibilityFits standard SAPI, Shooters Cut, and 10x12 rectangular plate pockets. Pairs with our Hexar™ flexible rifle plates, Hesco Level IV / RF3 hard plates, and Dragon Skin™ systems as an in-conjunction-with (ICW) or stand-alone backer.OriginProcessed, assembled, and inspected in Missouri City, Texas by U.S. personnel using domestic and globally sourced materials.

Velox™ Plate Carrier — Laser-Cut MOLLE, Quick-Release Tubes
Velox translates to swift. The Velox™ Plate Carrier was purpose-built around flexible rifle armor — Hexar™ flex plates that fit and mold to the body, covering more area comfortably than rigid plates allow. Be quick, and be protected. Built from real laminated 500D and 1000D Cordura® with laser-cut MOLLE for extreme durability and reduced weight, the Velox™ accepts respective-sized front and back plates plus side armor: 5.5" × 11" and 5.5" × 13" IIIA soft panels, and 6" × 6" / 6" × 8" rifle armor. Features Laser-cut MOLLE slots — saves weight over traditional nylon webbing Quick-release tube system for rapid on-demand gear release in emergencies Laminated 500D / 1000D construction for extreme durability Fully adjustable shoulder straps and full waist adjustability Shoulder padding with laser-cut slotted sleeves for comfort and gear routing Durable spacer mesh for ventilation Drag handle Side armor capable: 5.5×11 and 5.5×13 IIIA panels, 6×6 and 6×8 rifle armor Sizes: 10×12 SC, SM, MD, LG, XL SAPI Colors: Black, Coyote Brown, Ranger Green, MultiCam Armor plates and side armor sold separately — see our Hexar™ flexible rifle armor and soft armor panel listings. Origin: Processed, assembled, and inspected in Missouri City, Texas by U.S. personnel using domestic and globally sourced materials. Satisfies the Buy America Act criteria!

Dragon Skin™ 2.5 Flexible Rifle Plate — NIJ Level III Multi-Hit
The Dragon Skin™ 2.5 is our mainline, affordably priced flexible rifle plate and the workhorse of the Dragon Skin™ lineup. It is built around overlapping silicon carbide / titanium diboride (SiC/TiB₂) hybrid ceramic tiles in our signature disc-array architecture, giving you proven multi-hit rifle defeat in a plate that contours and moves with the body. The hybrid tile system delivers the high-end ballistic performance of our premium DS 3.0 platform at a price point built for everyday operators, patrol officers, and prepared civilians who want real Dragon Skin™ technology without the flagship cost. Specifications • Protection level: NIJ Level III — multi-hit • Threat: 7.62×51 FMJ M80 ball and all lesser threats • Construction: SiC / TiB₂ hybrid tile disc array • Format: Flexible rifle plate — contours with the body • Application: Carrier insert (standalone plate, worn in a plate carrier or covert carrier) • Available cuts: SM / MD / LG / XL SAPI, 10x12 Shooters Cut, 10x12 Full Size rectangle • Sold as a single plate or a set of two (front/back) — sets are priced at 10% off two singles Why flexible Rigid ceramic plates protect only the footprint they cover and stop moving with you. The Dragon Skin™ disc array flexes with the torso, keeping coverage on the body during movement, prone work, and vehicle operations — without giving up rifle-rated multi-hit performance. Lead time: 4–6 weeks. Origin: Processed, assembled, and inspected in Missouri City, Texas by U.S. personnel using domestic and globally sourced materials.

Fortis Tactical Vest (FTV) — BALCS / FirstSpear Siege-RO Full Torso Tactical Carrier
The Fortis Tactical Vest (FTV) is our premium tactical unit with laser-cut MOLLE slots all over the unit, made right here in Texas. It is built on two different platforms: the traditional Eagle Ind. BALCS (Ballistic Load Carriage System) panel platform, and the FirstSpear® Siege-RO platform. Need something special? Contact us and we'll make new patterns from scratch. Buy your ballistic panels and rifle plates from our other listings to fill this carrier to whatever coverage area you want. FS "Tubes" Quick Release We employ "Tubes" style quick-release, so getting in and out is fast in an emergency. Unlike a lanyard release, it won't dump all your gear on the ground in pieces. When lanyard-style quick release fails, it's catastrophic — it either dumps the vest apart when you don't want it to, or it doesn't work at all. The Tubes method can be adversely affected and still serve its function thanks to its multiple access points. Ballistic System Choices (panels sold separately) Ultralite 3-A— This is a our premium UHMW UDPE flexible soft armor. This system affordably addresses threats and is comfortable to wear. The material is sourced via a domestic manufacturer of ballistic materials. Materials: 4 ply 0/90/0/90 UDPE laminate Weight: 1.1 lb/sq. ft. Thickness: 7mm Razor Light (RZL-IIIA) — a drop in weight, not a drop in performance. Features our 100% Force Multiplier technology and is one of the highest performing products on the market. Independently lab tested. Contract Purchases Only. Materials: 100% SB117 Force Multiplier UDPE Weight: 0.85 lb/sq. ft. Thickness: 0.190 — 0.195 in DON'T FORGET TO LOOK AT OUR DRAGON SKIN™ AND HEXAR™ FLEXIBLE RIFLE PLATES AND PANELS TO ACHIEVE WHATEVER COVERAGE AREA YOU WANT. Features Laser-cut MOLLE across the front, back, and cummerbund FirstSpear® Tubes quick-release system Adjustable shoulders and side cummerbund Breathable coyote mesh interior liner Loop-Velcro ID fields front and rear Accepts BALCS or Siege-RO soft armor panels plus front/rear rifle plates At SAS we serve you right — just let us know what we need to do to earn your business. *Processed, assembled, and inspected in Missouri City, Texas by U.S. personnel using domestic and globally sourced materials. Meets Buy America Act requirements.

Side Armor & Trauma Plates — Ultralite 3-A Soft Armor
Ultralite 3-A side armor sets and trauma plates. 100% USA-converted UDPE ballistic core, housed in 70-denier ripstop nylon with a urethane coating, then heat-sealed for complete waterproofing. Side armor sets ship as a matched pair (left and right). Trauma plates ship as singles. Ultralite 3-A Specifications Construction: 100% USA-converted UDPE, housed in 70-denier ripstop nylon urethane-coated fabric, heat-sealed for complete waterproofing Weight: 1.1 lbs / sq. ft. (0.95 lbs per 10x12 panel) Thickness: 7 mm (0.260 in.) .44 Mag V-50: 1,745 ft./sec. .357 SIG V-50: 1,778 ft./sec. Sizes Side armor sets (pair): 5.5 x 11, 5.5 x 13, 6 x 10 (First Spear style), 6 x 8, 6 x 6 Trauma plates (single): 6 x 8, 5 x 8 Fits the Velox™ Plate Carrier side cummerbund pockets and most standard carriers accepting soft side panels. Trauma plates are designed to be worn behind a hard plate or inside a soft-armor carrier pocket. Processed, assembled, and inspected in Missouri City, Texas by U.S. personnel using domestic and globally sourced materials. Meets Buy America Act requirements.
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