Deciding which body armor, whether a level I or level III body armor, to purchase is as important as any purchase you will make. Before deciding on brands, you need a little knowledge about body armor to help with your decision.
The levels begin with Level I which offers the least amount of protection and go up to Level IV which offers the most amount of protection. This level system is the most important factor in making a purchase. You don’t need a Level IV - which will stop rifle rounds - if the purpose of the vest is to give you protection from sharp edged weapons.
A rule of the thumb is to have a level of performance that stops, at a minimum, the round you carry in your service weapon. The rule is relevant and is as true today as it was when body armor was first available. However, there are more factors nowadays.
Always try on your body armor before making a purchase. By trying it on, you will know if that body armor fits you perfectly or not. You should also put in mind that there will always be a tradeoff between comfort and protection. The higher the level of protection, the lesser comfort the body armor can give you. You have to balance two factors.
Body armor cannot be expected to provide adequate protection from ballistic threats that strike too close to the edge of an armor or too close to another impact. In the event that a body armor is damaged by bullets or in any way, replace it immediately.
Soft body armor is not designed to protect the wearer against rifle rounds or edged or pointed weapon. Hard or tactical body armor like level III body armor is designed to defeat armor-piercing rounds that may provide protection only against a single-bullet impact on the ballistic plate.
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