Soft NIJ IIIA level ballistic protector shoulder and neck protector for the Sioen Tacticum Plate Carrier and Vest.
- Includes NIJ IIIA ballistic insert with +15J stab protection
- Buckles for attaching Tacticum upper arm protectors
- Material 500D Cordura
- Compatible with a throat protector (sold separately)
Shrapnel protection for the vulnerable neck and shoulders area is quite valuable this add-on offers just that. This particular protector was designed for Sioen's own Tacticum series of body armour and plate carriers, the attachment system utilizes hook-and-loop which are found on the shoulders and upper back of the vests/carriers. Due to the particular design, we´d say that these are not directly compatible with most other vests/carriers on the market.
NIJ 0101.04 explained
There are many standards but this one is the most common in Europe and widely used worldwide. Soft panels offer IIIA at most, from there it's hard plates.
| Caliber | NIJ IIA | NIJ II | NIJ IIIA | NIJ III | NIJ IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22 LR LRN | OK | OK | OK | OK | OK |
| .380 ACP FMJ RN | OK | OK | OK | OK | OK |
| 9x19 mm FMJ RN | OK (341 m/s) | OK (367 m/s) | OK (436 m/s) | OK | OK |
| .357 Mag JSP | FAIL | OK | OK | OK | OK |
| .44 Mag SJHP | FAIL | FAIL | OK | OK | OK |
| 7.62 NATO FMJ | FAIL | FAIL | FAIL | OK | OK |
| .30-06 AP | FAIL | FAIL | FAIL | FAIL | OK |
| LRN | Lead Round Nose |
| FMJ | Full Metal Jacket |
| RN | Round Nose |
| JSP | Jacketed Soft Point |
| SJHP | Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point |
| AP | Armour-Piercing |
Made by Sioen Ballistics
The Tacticum series of body armour was originally developed and produced by Verseidag Ballistic Protection (one of Finlands leading producers of ballistic equipment and a huge supplier of the Finnish defence forces). In 2017 Belgium based Sioen purchased Verseidag, the gear is still the same only under another name.