NIJ Level IIIA Rated. Floatable. Trauma-Reducing. Side Impact Dominance.
Eliminate Your Weakest Angle with Layered Side Protection
This exclusive bundle includes one pair of SMC’s proprietary 6x6 soft armor panels and one pair of 6x6 hard armor plates—engineered to be worn together for unmatched coverage of your most vulnerable zone: your side torso.
Standard plate carriers leave this area exposed. This kit corrects that flaw by combining blunt impact absorption, multi-hit resistance, and NIJ Level IIIA-certified ballistic protection in a compact, floatable setup.
Soft + Hard = Stacked Defense
Stacking the two NIJ Level IIIA-rated components provides powerful benefits:
• The soft armor panel absorbs energy, reduces blunt trauma, and includes a built-in padded trauma pad
• The hard plate stops high-caliber handgun rounds and adds rigidity to deflect strikes
• Combined, they dramatically reduce backface deformation, improve survivability from close-range hits, and offer superior protection against fragmentation and contact shots
⚠️ Note: This combo does not provide rifle-rated protection (such as 5.56 or 7.62 NATO). For that, Level III+ or IV plates are required.
Bundle Includes:
• 1 pair of 6" x 6" SMC Soft Armor Side Panels (NIJ Level IIIA)
• 1 pair of 6" x 6" SMC Hard Armor Side Plates (NIJ Level IIIA)
• Compatible with most plate carriers featuring 6x6 side plate pouches
• Fully sealed, waterproof, and floatable—ideal for maritime or flood-prone operations
Why Choose the Bundle
• Eliminates unprotected side zones
• Reduces blunt force trauma with layered defense
• Enhances multi-hit durability and impact dispersion
• Keeps you mobile, agile, and protected—even in water-based environments
Turn Your Blind Spot into Bulletproof Confidence
Get complete side protection in one compact, professional-grade kit—engineered by SMC to give you the edge when it matters most.