Frequently Asked Questions

You must NEVER buy a used bulletproof vest, or stab proof vest. You never know what the vest has been exposed to, and there is also no guarantee that the vest works.

Generally bulletproof vest has a predetermined life expectancy of 5 years. But there are several factors that come into play. The NIJ has conducted a study which shows that factors such as: How much has the vest been used - How has it been maintained – If the vest has fit properly (most people lose/gain weight over the years) - and whether it is generally worn down, what the straps look like, who has worn it. So keep all the above factors in mind one can decide the condition of Vest.

It is not illegal to buy a bulletproof or stab proof, but one need to check with their own country if it is legal to wear or if there are any restrictions.

Hard Shell manufactures high quality bulletproof vest a as per NIJ standards. The vests offers not only comfort but safety and all of the features at an unbeatable price. Hard Shell Vest is one of the best value in bulletproof vests.

The Standard vest size available is: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL and 4XL. However it can be customised as per customer’s requirement.

Please refer to the sizing/measurement instructions for required item available on our website. For the best fit, please order your true size. Still, If you have any questions or concerns with sizing, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our vest is made with flexible, good quality fabric that is ideal for even the warmest weather. Please keep in mind that the concealability depends on body type, clothing material, and properly fitted body armor.

A bullet proof vest is as default designed to stop bullets, and not stab or spike instruments. For a bullet proof vest to be stab proof as well, it needs to be able to stop the lowest stab resistant level, which for both HOSDB and NIJ is 24 (E1)/36(E2) joules from a engineered blade.

Yes, as per your requirement and depending on Threat Perception oce can use the side plates as well, standard size of side plate offered by Hrad Shell is 6”x8”

Covert body armor means that the vest is designed to be concealable and vice versa overt body armor that the bullet proof vest is made to be worn above clothing.

Shipping rate is completely dependent on the location and volume required, so we need to know these in order to advise on Estimated Shipping/ Freight charges. Also, if the customers wants they can arrange the pickup or utilize there Global account details for pickup.

Yes, we provide worldwide shipping however there are documents required in order to export, which we can advise once we know the Final Country of Destination. Also, you can consult your own government to check on body armor import regulations in your country including estimated import duties and taxes.

It usually takes 2-3 business weeks. A majority of our products are custom-made at the time you place your order and must pass rigorous quality assurance test before they leave our facility. We pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality products to our customers, and appreciate your understanding.

Due to the unique nature of the products we sell, there are various items which are Ex-stock so if you choose the products from ex-stock we can initiate the order urgently however transit time will be dependent on courier/ shipping service used.

Yes, you are free to ask for the reports any moment for the products we will be offering you. As all products are made using high quality raw material and certified in International Laboratories.

Blunt force trauma or blunt trauma is the damage your internal organs will have on a bullet impact. The maximum depth of which must be less than 44 mm. according to the NIJ standard 0101.06. At the same time, the term is also used in relation to Body armor that provides a good blunt force trauma against batons, baseball bats and similar blunt force objects where the stab proof vest more or less stops the blunt force trauma from the hitting object.

Back face signature and Back face deformation are usually the terms used to describe the depth of the bullet impact. Back face Signature/Deformation is the depth into the “body” when a bullet strikes the bullet proof vest. For bullet proof vests according to NIJ standard 0101.06, the depth of a bullet impact needs to be less than 44 mm. According to HOSDB and the German Schutzklasse Standard Edition 2008, the depth cannot exceed 25 mm for HOSDB.

The V50 test is used to measure the resistance of a material against fragments. The standard was originally made for bullet proof helmets, but today it is used for all situations where fragments can occur. It is also used for bullet proof vests, riot equipment and ballistic plates.

There are several different standards for ballistics protection levels. The most commonly recognized standard for body armor is the US National Institute of Justice (NIJ). This is considered to be the industry Standard for testing body armor. The NIJ standards outline exactly what threats each level of body armor will protect against, as well as the strength of the attack it will stop.

Soft body armor is soft protective materials that are flexible and bend in different directions. Within bullet proof vests, soft body armor is available in NIJ level IIA, II and IIIA against small arms. If you need your bullet proof vest to stop more powerful projectiles than a .44 Magnum, you need to add Ballistic hard armor plates, which you can read more about below.

They are roughly as flexible as a rubber mouse pad.

Soft bullet resistant material provides protection against Level IIA, Level II and Level IIIA and will stop the majority of pistol round etc. but no material is ever 100% ‘bulletproof ’stops .The trade-off between protection, wear-ability and conceal-ability determines the level of protection and is a personal choice. The biggest difference between Levels is the amount of blunt trauma impact protection.

We suggest trying to clean your Carrier with a soft cloth with water and mild cleaning solution like hand soap, baby soap, or shampoo. IMPORTANT: We recommend not drying your plate carrier in direct sunlight as it can speed up the fading of the carrier, unless, of course, that is your goal.

They are primarily made in the size of 30x25 cm, in a flat, single or multicurved shape.

Hard armor plates are used to stop threats from high-speed projectiles from machine guns and rifles, including; AR-15, NATO, AK47 and the like. As a starting point, it is not necessary to use ballistic hard armor plates if you only need protection from small arms. However if you need protection from high-speed calibers from rifles and machine guns, ballistic plates are a necessity

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