Tactical Scorpion Gear AR500 steel plate body armor . (Made in the USA) A stand alone armor plate with multiple hit capability Fully encapsulated to protect against corrosion, chemicals and sweat Will fit most common carrier vests ( We manufacturer a full line of quality carrier vests) Laser cut Fully tested by independent Lab ( documentation sent by request) Rated for up to six hits from 7.62 Nato bullets (.308 Winchester) with velocities up to 2780 fps For front and/or back protection Plate Size: 10" x 12" - one curved plate No Lead Time - Quick Ship There are many online videos documenting the strength and reliability of our armor plates as our plates can take far more punishment than they are rated for and when your well-being is at risk, you should not take chances with lesser quality body armor . We utilize a CNC laser cutting table for the cutting of all our AR500 products. If the seller of armor plate does not mention how its cut, then you can guarantee its not by laser . There is no equal method Plasma cutting cuts slowly, this puts a lot of heat into the steel. ( Submerged plasma cutting machine is no better) This excess heat can result in excessive chipping and damage near the cut edge during use and easily shattering when shot. Plasma cutting generates large amounts of heat that is deposited into the steel, softening it’s edges. Plasma cutting is the largest out of the most commonly used methods for cutting abrasion resistant steel. Most AR500 is cut with plasma cutters as they are cheap and relatively small compared to laser cutting. ( Please view our attached video ) Our Curved plate is bent on a laser cut custom die set with single radius bend which provides a perfect radius on each and every plate we produce, not bent multiple times on a press brake which provides uncontrollable results. Here at Tactical Scorpion Gear we manufacture our own vest carriers, Kevlar level IIIA vests and all our products. We have every item listed in stock and ready for immediate shipping. Weights : All weights are in pounds UnCoated 6x6: 3 6x8: 3.4 10x12: 8 11x14: 10.3 Base Coated 6x6: 3.4 6x8: 3.8 8x10: 10x12: 8.4 11x14: 10.7 Rated for up to six hits from 7.62 Nato bullets (.308 Winchester) with velocities up to 2780 fps. Will withstand multiple hits from all pistol calibers. Base coated with Super strong hybrid polyurea for the protection of the steel. Tested by HP White laboratory IS BODY ARMOR LEGAL ? ** This model complies with NIJ Standard-0101.06 for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor.** NIJ tested Level III Armor will defeat 6 rifles round shots up to 7.62x51/.308 @ 2780 ft/s @ 15 METERS We only manufacture our plates from certified AR-500 steel with a Brinnell Hardness Rating of 505-518BHN TERMS AND CONDITIONS By purchasing the body armor contained in this listing from East West Consolidated, LLC, d/b/a Tactical Scorpion Gear (“Seller”), you (“Purchaser”) agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions: 1) Purchaser represents that s/he is at least 18 years old or the age of majority in the State or Territory in which s/he resides. 2) Purchaser is not a convicted felon at the time of purchase. 3) Seller will not sell body armor to any citizen or resident of the State of Connecticut. 4) Purchaser is legally allowed to purchase, possess, and/or use the purchased item(s) in Purchaser’s State/Territory, County/Parish, and municipality, and affirms that such purchase does not violate any federal, state, or local laws. 5) Seller makes no representations to Purchaser about the legality of any Purchase of body armor. Seller makes no representations about the consequences to Purchaser in the event Purchaser buys the body armor in contravention of any applicable federal, state, or local law. Purchaser is encouraged to seek qualified legal counsel in his/her jurisdiction if Purchaser has any questions concerning ab federal, state, or local laws. 6) Seller is not responsible for Purchaser’s violation of any federal, state, or local law concerning the Purchaser’s purchase, use, re-sale, other distribution of any body armor obtained from Seller. This disclaimer applies to any re-distribution within or outside of the United States. 7) Seller will cooperate with any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency investigating the purchase or use of body armor by the Purchaser. 8) Purchaser is not buying the body armor on behalf of another person in an effort to avoid compliance with these Terms and Conditions or to circumvent any applicable federal, state, or local law. 9) Although Seller’s body armor is tested to withstand bullets, the armor is bullet resistant and not bulletproof. Body armor will not protect someone from injury or death in all circumstances. Body armor will not provide any protection for the parts not covered by the armor. Purchaser acknowledges that there is always a risk of injury, including serious injury or death, if struck by a bullet while wearing body armor. 10) To the fullest extent permitted by law, Purchaser and his/her heirs, assigns, successors, and agents agree that Seller is not liable for any injury, including serious injury or death, that may occur during the use of Seller’s body armor. To that end, Purchaser and his/her heirs, assigns, successors, and agents, release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless Seller for any liability from the purchase, possession, or use of the body armor. Purchaser and his/her heirs, assigns successors, and agents specifically disclaim any right to any damages from Seller, including compensatory damages, incidental damages, consequential damages, punitive damages, costs, and attorney’s fees. 11) Any statements, images, or descriptions of body gear herein, including all photographic and video depictions, are for informational purposes only, and do not constitute a warranty of the products in any way. 12) Seller specifically disavows and disclaims any representation, implied or express warranty, or liability related to the condition or use of the items sold. Every item is sold AS IS and WITH ALL FAULTS. BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT. ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. NO ORAL AGREEMENTS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND SHALL BE BINDING UNLESS IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY SELLER. The Terms and Conditions are effective as to the Purchaser on the date of the purchase of the body armor and supersede all prior oral or written Terms and Conditions between Purchaser and Seller. These Terms and Conditions may be updated, revised, or changed without prior notice. Returns: 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed We stand behind everything we sell. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can return it for a replacement or refund within one month of purchase. Guarantee doesn’t cover ordinary wear and tear or damage caused by improper use or accidents. You must contact us first before returning any merchandise . Shipping We typically ship your purchase within one business day if is an in stock non custom order . Most orders are shipped USPS and dependent on weight any order over 13 ounces will ship 2 - 3 day priority mail at no additional charge. We do send multiple boxes for heavy orders to maximize our free shipping policy on most items .