HighCOM Guardian AR1000 Level III+ Steel Plate

HighCOM Guardian AR1000 Level III+ Steel Plate

$158 $378

Set of 2 plates | $79 per plate
Set of 4 plates | $64 per plate
Set of 10 plates | $49 per plate

The Guardian AR1000™ is a lightweight stand-alone steel plate providing level III+ rifle protection. The AR1000 is engineered from Ultra High Hardness Armor steel (UHH) and is NIJ 0101.06 compliant and can be found on the NIJ’s CPL (Compliant Product List). The AR1000 is covered in a polyurea ballistic fragment anti-spall and blast coating Rhino Extreme™ 11-50.

100% Berry Compliant
Proudly Made in the U.S.A.

OmniPROTEX® is the official distributor of HighCOM Armor in Georgia, USA, providing certified ballistic protection to law enforcement, security professionals, and agencies nationwide.

$158 — Priced per set of 2 plates (carrier not included)
$256 — Priced per set of 4 plates (carrier not included)
$490 — Priced per set of 10 plates (carrier not included)

Protection: Level III+ Stand Alone High-Velocity Rifle Rounds. This product has been certified compliant by NIJ
DEA: Hard Armor Protocol Compliant
RST: Rifle Special Threats Validated
Material: U-H-H Steel
Exterior Cover: Polyurea ballistic fragment spall and blast coating Rhino Extreme 11-50
Thinness: .35”
Weight: 5.9 lbs / 2.7 kg
Cut: Shooters (10” x 12” shooters cut is considered nominal 9.5” x 11.5” dimensions)
Warranty: 10 years on all ballistic material, excluding exterior cover, and 1 year on exterior cover material and workmanship

Guardian AR1000 Level III+ Stand Alone Steel Plate

The Guardian AR1000 is engineered to provide advanced multi-hit protection against some of the most common and demanding rifle threats faced in the field. Rated to defeat 7.62x51mm M80, 5.56x45mm M855 (Green Tip), 7.62x39mm MSC, and other special threats, the AR1000 is rigorously tested and certified to NIJ 0101.06 Level III+ standards.

Guardian AR1000 plate is compliant with DEA hard armor protocols and independently validated for Rifle Special Threats (RST).

Constructed from ultra-high-hardness (UHH) steel and finished with a Rhino Extreme™ 11-50 anti-spall polyurea coating, the AR1000 offers reliable performance in a durable, thin profile, measuring just 0.35 inches (9 mm) in thickness.

Multiple cut options—including full, shooters, swimmers, and SAPI—ensure the right fit for any operational requirement, with sizes ranging from 5"x7" to XL SAPI.

Each plate is manufactured in the USA and backed by a 10-year ballistic warranty (1-year on the exterior cover), reflecting HighCom’s commitment to quality and performance. The Guardian AR1000 remains a trusted choice for professionals seeking certified protection in a lightweight and cost-effective steel armor solution.

We will sell body armor to civilians, Law Enforcement Officers, and Military Personnel in the United States who meet the following criteria:
1. Are 18 years of age or older
2. Are not a felon;
3. Are legally allowed to possess and use the item(s) in your state (If you are a Connecticut resident, you must be active Law Enforcement or Military Personnel and provide necessary credentials.);
4. Are purchasing this product for only lawful purposes;
5. Are purchasing this product on your own behalf;
6. Comply with all other terms and conditions .
.357 SIG, 125 Grains, FMJ, V0 at 1470fps, V50 at 1969fps (NIJ06)
.44 Mag, 240 Grains, SJHP, V0 at 1450fps. V50 at 1804fps (NIJ06)

500 S&W, 350 Grains, RNFP at 1600fps. Big Grains™.

SS198LF Green Tip FN5.7x28mm FN MIL/LEO ammo, 27 Grains, at 2042fps.
SS197SR Blue Tip FN5.7x28mm (sporting round/ Target Ammo), 40 Grains, at 1745fps.

Civil Defense 9mm +P, 50 Grains, at 2082fps.
12 Gauge,1-oz Slug 2-3/4 in. at 1548fps.
Our OPX Elite ballistic panels are NIJ Certified in accordance with NIJ Standard-0101.06 threat Level IIIA. Our panels are engineered to significantly reduce the blunt force trauma by absorbing the impact energy and spreading the energy out over the entire surface area of the body armor. We stand behind our products, and offer optimum manufacturing quality and ballistic performance.
To view test results and NIJ listing click here
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research, development and evaluation agency of the United States Department of Justice.
According to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Level IIIA armor protects against . 44 Magnum, Semi Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) bullets with nominal masses of 15.55 g (240 gr.) impacting at a velocity of 426 m/s (1,400 ft/s) or less and against 9mm full-metal jacketed bullets with nominal masses of 8.0 g (124 gr.)
Learn more about NIJ, and the threat levels visit their official website here

HighCOM Guardian AR1000 Level III+ Steel Plate

OmniPROTEX® is the official distributor of HighCOM Armor in Georgia, USA, providing certified ballistic protection to law enforcement, security professionals, and agencies nationwide.

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