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Q&A for Vism Hard Side Ballistic Plate — 6 Questions & 5 Answers

Name Vism Hard Side Ballistic Plate (5)
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BazookaDude, guest, from CA, United States, asked on October 22, 2020

What is the shelf life of this armor?

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Answered by Brandon, member, from UT, United States, on February 18, 2021

These have a 5 year shelf life.

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Greg, member, from VA, United States, asked on July 31, 2018

Are these stand alone, or is soft ballistic panels required underneath

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Answered by Ethan C., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on November 18, 2018

These are standalone plates, however they are not NIJ rated.

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DH, member, from VA, United States, asked on July 11, 2018

Are these NIJ certified? The description and back label only states they are in accordance.

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Answered by Jonathan D., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on September 27, 2018

No, they are not rated by NIJ, VISM states they are tested to comparable standards.

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Reaper, member, from WI, United States, asked on May 05, 2018

How thick is the plate

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Answered by Carly R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on June 04, 2018

It is 1" thick.

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A.L., member, from CA, United States, asked on April 02, 2018

Is this a single plate? Or is it a pair?

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Answered by Carly R., Gear Expert, from IL, United States, on April 24, 2018

It comes as a single plate.

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Chaos, member, from IN, United States, asked on December 08, 2023

Are they flat or curved?

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