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NIJ Body Armor Levels Explained: 0101.06 vs. 0101.07
Police wearing Safariland HyperX body armor

NIJ Body Armor Levels Explained: 0101.06 vs. 0101.07

NIJ Standard 0101.07 rates body armor as HG1, HG2, RF1, RF2, or RF3. Here’s what each level is tested against and how the older Level II through IV ratings map.

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How Body Armor Gets Certified: Understanding the NIJ CPL List
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How Body Armor Gets Certified: Understanding the NIJ CPL List

Body armor is far too important to take at face value. Marketing claims, fancy labels, and vague company promises aren’t enough. That’s why the NIJ CPL list matters.

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Safariland SX HP Armor Chosen for FBI Contract: CADRE NEWS

Safariland SX HP Armor Chosen for FBI Contract: CADRE NEWS

Safariland SAVES: The Body Armor that Saved Officer Katie Lawson

Safariland SAVES: The Body Armor that Saved Officer Katie Lawson

Safariland SAVES: How Body Armor Saved Officer John Calhoun

Safariland SAVES: How Body Armor Saved Officer John Calhoun

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