Collection: Made in the USA RF3 (Level 4) Armor

For a more detailed explanation of body armor categories and resistance levels, click Ballistic Armor Explained.

Note: In addition to our production models, we build custom ceramic armor plates in almost any size in 1/2" increments.  We can build 8'X10", 8"x12", 9.5"x12", or 11" and 11.5" heights, etc.  If you do not see your size here, please contact us for a quote.

All armor is custom hand-assembled and bonded.

Pay attention to our measured sizes.  You get the size you pay for.  We don't advertise a 10" x 12" armor plate and then note in the fine print that the "measured size" is less than advertised.  Overall plate size has a tremendous influence on plate weight.

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All armor plates in this category are built in North Carolina - USA with the world's strongest materials (domestic and imported). We combine advanced adhesives, trauma reducing layers and high-performance strike face layering to obtain ceramic particle control and maximize multi-hit performance.

*ALL of our ceramic armor plates are multi-hit capable. This varies with shot placement.

Our RF3 armor is built to comply with NIJ 0101.07 ballistic and environmental testing requirements.  The RF3 armor category is designed around five basic designs.  Two designs are single-curve aluminum oxide, mosaic ceramic armor plates.  Two others are single-curve silicon carbide, mosaic ceramic armor plates.  All of our armor (except Model 0425) utilizes ballistic ceramic tile mosaic arrays for maximum multi-hit performance.

Model 0425 is our fifth design and utilizes a high quality, Italian ballistic tile incorporating a multi-curve strike face. 

Armor utilizing the silicon carbide ballistic tile is lighter, but is more expensive.

For reliable defense against the M993 and heavy tungsten projectiles, choose Model 8002. For defense against light, tungsten rounds choose Model 8001.  For standard RF3 resistance against RF1, RF2 and RF3 threats, choose any of our RF3 alumina plates.

All armor models utilize our proprietary, Made in the USA ARMORFILM adhesives that are super low VOC, odorless and California Proposition 65 compliant.  Our US-made armor models utilize edge-to-edge ceramic coverage. This means that the ballistic ceramic extends all the way across the armor plate.

Additional details are under the product descriptions for each model. A brief summary of plate models and features:

GTS Edge-To-Edge Armor Plate Comparison

Our prices reflect the great care and craftsmanship that is invested in each armor plate.  We use advanced pressure and heat techniques involving very strong multi-cycle adhesives. Prices are subject to change at any time. 

In most cases, you can order side plates for the Model(s) you are interested in by ordering "square cut" variants in 6.25" x 6.25" or 6.25" x 8.25" sizes. This will trigger the side plates to be manufactured to match the main plate layups.

In addition, all sales are in compliance with and customer acknowledgement of our LEGAL NOTICE. Please wear your armor in compliance with the ballistic label included on your product.  DO NOT test your armor by intentionally wearing it during ballistic testing.