Community Support Body Armour - NIJ II (2)

• Brand New low weight bullet and stab vest in a proven design excellent for security, police, and local councils
   
• Outer cover zips up at the front with YKK zip
   
• Hard wearing codura finish with reinforced edges 
   
• 2 large bellow and 2 zip up chest pockets with storage for pens, notebooks and other accessories
   
• Shoulder radio loops. Upgrade option to include klick fast docking stations for radios, cameras and other accessory attaching
   
• Front and rear velcro for adding bespoke badges 
   
• Front, rear and side protection against handguns and knives 
   
• NIJ level II - Protection against 9mm, 0.357 Magnum and shotguns 
   
• Stab - In house tested protection against most common knife attacks
   
• Fragmentation and explosion protection (NATO STANAG 2920 standard) to 400-450m/s
   
• Made from super flexible uni directional technology that wraps around the body and only 3-5mm thick
   
• Shoulder and waist adjustable straps for a close tailored fit
   
• Weight approx 2.6kg Size Large 
   
• Easy to remove internal panels for cleaning and replacing covers
   
• 3D Mesh sweat control ventilation lining
   
• Available in a range of colours and sizes or bespoke made
   
• Transfer internal panels into other covers or colours to change the outer design (extra covers sold separately)
   
• CE marked ergonomic internal water proof panels
   
• 5 Year Protection Guarantee
   
• 1 Year outer carrier excellence warranty

Bulk Purchases             

• Please contact our sales team to discuss your requirements on +44 (0)1621 816614 or contact us 

Images for illustration purposes only, and may vary in design from the product shown. 

All product information and guarantees are subject to VestGuard standard terms and conditions 

Some colours and sizes are available from stock - Where stock is unavailable at time of purchase manufacturing times are 3-4 weeks.

Upgrading with klick docks? Please allow 2-3 working days for this service.  

What do our Symbols mean?

VestGuard manufacture products to specific threat levels according to the threats our customers will face in their daily lives. 

To make life easier for customers we have identified the threats using a range of symbols for easy referencing

	Stab and Knife Protection Protection against knives and edged weapons. The level of protection is indicated in the table below the symbol.
	Spike and Needle Protection Protection against spikes and needles. The level of protection is indicated in the table below the symbol.
	Blunt Force Trauma Protection Helps to minimise effects from punches, blows, kicks and other blunt force trauma attacks.
	Explosion and Fragmentation Protection Explosions and fragments from IEDs and dynamite are a common threat in hostile environments and demining missions. The level of protection is indicated in the table below the symbol.
	9mm Pistol Handgun Protection A popular weapon across the world, and easily available and concealable in clothing. The level of protection is indicated in the table below the symbol.
	.357 Magnum Handgun Protection A powerful weapon, and like the 9mm easily available and concealable in clothing. The level of protection is indicated in the table below the symbol.
	.44 Magnum Handgun Protection The most powerful handgun currently available in the World and a difficult round to stop.  The level of protection is indicated in the table below the symbol.
	7.62 x 51mm NATO Ball Rifle Protection A common weapon used in common warfare and denotes this product conforms to NIJ level III ballistic protection standard. The level of protection is indicated in the table below the symbol. . The level of protection is indicated in the table below the symbol.
	7.62 x 39mm AK47 Rifle Protection A notorious weapon and the most commonly available in the world. This is the popular choice for press and security as the one to stop with their body armour in hostile environments. The level of protection is indicated in the table below the symbol.
	5.56 x 45mm SS109 Rifle Protection Encountered in the heat of battle, the SS109 is a formidable round because it is slower than a standard bullet which makes it harder to stop. The level of protection is indicated in the table below the symbol.
	7.62 x 63mm 30.06 Armour Piercing Sniper Rifle Protection This round can kill from over a mile away and can eve penetrate tank armour and denotes this product conforms to NIJ level IV ballistic protection standard, the highest standard currently available on the market. This round can be stopped and VestGuard can stop it in a plate just 17mm thick . The level of protection is indicated in the table below the symbol.

Ballistic Standards

All ballistic products made or supplied by VestGuard UK are manufactured in accordance to the standard which has been identified in the product description. We use independent accredited test facilities to regularly test our products to ensure they continue to meet the very latest standards required by our customers, with many products under test conditions often outperforming the standards. Our products are designed to protect our customers and have been developed and verified through in-house, independent and customer testing for over 15 years.

National Institute of Justice (NIJ)

This is considered the most widely used internationally recognised standard. The standard covers protection against small handguns and anything up to armour piercing rifles. The standard is used for body armour, helmets and other armour solutions on the market, such as vehicle armour and shields.

This standard is split into levels of protection designated by roman numerals.

Threat Level	Bullet Calibre and Type	Image	Bullet Mass	Impact	Velocity
			(grains)	ft/s	m/s
NIJ level II (2)	9mm FMJ RN		124	1205	367
	.357 Magnum JSP		158	1430	436
NIJ level IIIA (3a)	9mm FMJ RN		124	1430	436
	.44 Magnum SJHP		240	1430	436
NIJ level III (3)	7.62x62mm NATO FMJ (M80 Ball)		148	2780	847
NIJ level IV (4)	.30 calibre AP M2 30.06		166	2880	878

UK Home Office (CAST)

The UK standards are set by the Home Office for the protection of police and government bodies. Adopted by many security and private companies in the UK, the protection covers a full range of threats including handguns (HG), edged weapons like knives (KR), needles, spikes (SP) and rifles (RF). The higher the threat the higher the number, i.e. HG1, HG2.

NATO STANAG 2920 FRAGMENTATION

This is the military standard for ballistic protection & armour solutions for military applications.

STANAG 2920: The adoption of standards for ballistic protection levels and testing relates typically to the levels of fragmentation protection that vests offer. The technical details are complicated but the results are identified as a V50 rating in metres or feet per second. VestGuard armour and helmets all have a V50 rating. 

Quality Standards

ISO 2001:2008 Standards

ISO is a world renowned quality management system which all companies should follow to ensure exacting quality procedures are met to provide the best product to customers. VestGuard is ISO accredited and we work to this procedure every day to provide consistently high quality products to our customers.

CE Marking Standards

CE marking is a mandatory conformity for products placed on the market in the European Union. With CE marking on our products we declare that these products conform with the essential requirements for body armour supplied to civilians and government agencies. Our vests have performed to ‘excellent’ standards for ergonomics, comfort and protection. CE marking is a legal requirement when purchasing body armour for civilian use.

Military Standards

VestGuard supply to many government and military forces across the world. Our vests must conform to military specifications for material quality, manufacturing quality and longevity.

The VestGuard outer covers are designed to endure extreme use and weather conditions. Manufactured using highest quality materials, each cover must comply with the following performance requirements.

Shipping Services

VestGuard UK offers a fast and efficient delivery service to all our customers. We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible, with most orders dispatched the very same day or the following working day if items are available from stock. 

UK Delivery

If an order is required urgently, please telephone us for stock availability.

UK Delivery Terms

• We are dependent on our couriers to deliver goods in a timely manner.  It is out of our control and we cannot guarantee any delivery times however our team are always happy to assist in the event there is a question about delivery. 
• In the event that you are not present to receive your order, the agent will leave a card identifying that they have tried to deliver the goods. Royal Mail deliveries can be collected from your local post office within seven days. Couriers will attempt to deliver your items once. You can contact them to arrange a re-delivery date or collect from their local depot.
• We cannot be held responsible for any items lost due to misinformation provided so please ensure the delivery details are accurate. You will require proof of identify when collecting any package.

Buying online

It is very easy to buy online from our website. We accept all major credit and debit cards.

1. Add your purchases to the checkout
2. Step 2  Click the checkout button and check the contents of your basket
3. Create or Login to your account
4. Select the method of delivery you would like
5. Follow the onscreen instructions and proceed through to payment
6. Sit back and wait for your products to arrive.

Please note for security reasons we can only accept deliveries to the card holders registered address

Large Orders and Tenders

Contact VestGuard sales team if your requirement is for a larger number of units. We will provide you with a quotation based on your rerquirements. 

Lead-time based on 100-1000 units is approximately 4-6 weeks from confimed date of order. 

International Orders

Sizing Guide

Measuring for Body Armour

(Please consider the clothing that will be worn during typical duties in your body armour)

Measuring for Helmets and Gloves

Helmet – Take measurement from the forehead and extend the tape all the way around your head

Gloves – Using your strongest hand wrap tape between thumb and forefinger and around your whole palm. Make a loose fit

Downloads

Size Guide (body armour, protective helmets and gloves) 

Measurement Sheet (female body armour and helmet)

Measurement Sheet (male body armour and helmet)