What can Level 4 plates stop?

Level IV (4) is the highest rating of personal body armor. Level IV will stop pistol rounds and rifle rounds, including a direct shot from a 30 caliber AP bullet. This bullet is the same size that is fired from a 30-06. NIJ only requires one test shot per plate with an Armor Piercing (AP) round.

Is green tip 5.56 armor-piercing?

The ATF did not ban the so called green tip bullets because under section 18 U.S.C. 921(a) (17)(c), it does not fall into the armor piercing classification, as do numerous other bullets. The M855 bullet is a green tip but not armor piercing, as is the M855 A1 bullet which is not sold to the public.

Who makes the best level 4 armor plates?

30-06 M2AP tested by an NIJ certified laboratory. Spartan Armor’s Level IV body armor plates are the strongest of their kind on the market, providing the highest rated threat level protection.

What rounds of ammunition can penetrate level 4 body armor?

A 50 BMG AP Black Tip ammo can pass trough 2 Level 4 plates. All bigger rounds than 50 BMG like 20 mm and 30 mm (all variants) will pass trough without any problem even better than a 50 BMG. Originally Answered: What rounds of ammunition can penetrate level 4 body armor?

Do NIJ-approved hard armors and plate inserts provide ballistic protection?

NIJ-approved hard armors and plate inserts must be clearly labeled as providing ballistic protection only when worn in conjunction with the NIJ-approved flexible armor system with which they were tested.

Is all NIJ Level 4 armor made equal?

All NIJ LEVEL 4 armor is NOT made equal, just as all lower levels, quality can vary somewhat significantly between brands even though they have the same nij rating.

What should I know about the 30 cal M2 armor piercing?

In conjunction with this, we should observe four things: First, that the .30 cal. M2 Armor Piercing projectile is a very sound design utilizing a relatively high quality manganese-molybdenum steel core hardened to 785 Vickers, which also includes a lead cap which further improves penetration characteristics.