JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Safariland, a BAE Systems line of business, announced recently that it has released an additional armor model that satisfies the requirements of the National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) new Voluntary BodyArmor Compliance Testing Program under NIJ Standard-0101.06 (NIJ-06).
The XT01 Type IIIA is part of the ABA, Xtreme Series of concealable armor. Tested against the .357 Sig & .44 Mag. NIJ-designated rounds, the XT01 Type IIIA is a hybrid armor design that combines the high performance of HoneywellGold Shield ballistic material with Twaron Microlaminate for enhanced ballistic and chemical resistance. Thecombination of these materials provides reliable protection against a wide array of threats, while also offering anenhanced degree of flexibility.
All Safariland concealable armor models are certified using NIJ approved size templates C1 and C5, which offer lawenforcement the widest range of production sizes available. In addition to these models, Safariland offers an array ofconcealable and tactical products, which are available and posted to the NIJ Compliant Products List (CPL) at http://www.justnet.org/pages/BallisticCPL.aspx.
Safariland’s body armor models combine the heritage and expertise of American Body Armor, Second Chance, SAVVY andPROTECH Tactical. In doing so, Safariland offers the most comprehensive line of body armor available in the industry.Safariland’s NIJ-06 body armor provides law enforcement officers with enhanced performance, durability, comfort andvalue, which deliver on the company’s motto: Together, We Save Lives.
About Safariland
Safariland, LLC is a premier provider of law enforcement and security products and services, delivering a full-rangeof customer-specific solutions. Offering many of the world’s most recognizable branded products in the public safetymarket, Safariland is committed to saving lives. For more information about Safariland and its body armor products, aswell as information on the new NIJ-06 standard, please visit www.safariland.com.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a global defense, security and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. TheCompany delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advancedelectronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. In 2009 BAE Systems reportedsales of £22.4 billion (US$ 36.2 billion).