The Chase Tactical Level IIIA 10×12 Shooter Cut Soft Armor delivers trusted NIJ Level IIIA ballistic protectionin a highly flexible and lightweight panel designed to fit plate carriers and tactical gear that accept 10″ × 12″ shooter cut soft armor. This standalone soft body armor insert combines proven Kevlar construction with advanced ballistic materials to provide reliable handgun defense while maintaining a slim profile and comfortable carry.
Made in the USA by Chase Tactical, a veteran-owned manufacturer of tactical protection systems, this Level IIIA soft armor panel is certified under NIJ Standard 0101.06 and appears on the NIJ Compliant Products List. The 10×12 shooter cut shape offers enhanced mobility around the arms and shoulders while covering vital torso areas, making it ideal for both overt and covert applications.
NIJ Level IIIA Protection: Standalone soft armor rated to stop common handgun threats and special threats up to the Level IIIA threshold.
NIJ Certified: Independently tested and verified to meet or exceed NIJ 0101.06 ballistic resistance requirements.
Kevlar Construction: Durable Kevlar soft armor panel with Advanced Ballistic Matrix Materials (ABMM)for strength and multi-hit capability.
Shooter Cut Shape: Designed with tapered shoulders to improve mobility and comfort when worn in plate carriers.
Slim Profile: Approximately 0.26″ thick to balance protection and concealability.
Water-Resistant Cover: Sonobond sealed, rip-stop outer cover protects against moisture and wear.
Multi-Hit Capable: Engineered to absorb multiple ballistic impacts.
Warranty: 5 years on ballistic material; 1 year on exterior cover material and workmanship.
Made in the USA: Proudly manufactured domestically to exacting standards.
Protection Level: NIJ Level IIIA (handgun and special threat protection)
Certification: NIJ Standard 0101.06 Certified
Dimensions: 10″ × 12″ shooter cut
Thickness: ~0.26″
Material: Kevlar soft armor panel with ABMM
Areal Density: ~1.19 psf (5.6 kg/m²)
Weight: Approx. 16.8 oz (~1.05 lb)
Cover: Sonobond sealed rip-stop water-resistant cover
This soft armor insert is ideal for use in plate carriers that accept 10×12 shooter cut panels, including many Chase Tactical carriers such as the Modular Enhanced Armor Carrier (MEAC), Lightweight Operational Plate Carrier (LOPC), Low-Vis Plate Carrier ELITE (LVPC-E), Quick Response Carrier (QRC), and other compatible systems.
Sold individually — if you need coverage front and back, purchase two panels.
Due to the nature of ballistic armor products, all sales are final (excluding warranty/manufacturer defects).
Cannot ship to CT & NY due to local regulations.