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Originally Posted by swaghauler
I have calculated the Armor Values for both SAPI plates and ESAPI plates based on the NIJ Standards. These Standards are also fairly compatible with the Russian GOST-R, German ShutzKlasse 2008, and the British HOSDB Standards.
NIJ Level 3 (rifle)/SAPI Plate: 2 AV
NIJ Level 4 (rifle)/ESAPI Plate: 4 AV
You can also add the concealable vests worn by Law Enforcement too.
NIJ Level 2 Soft Body Armor: 1/2 AV
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After watching several of MikeB's Youtube videos where he shoots all manner of weapons at old "steel pots," I would have to conclude that the majority of "steel pots" were only around NIJ Threat Level 2 or even 2A in protection. I would suggest that the Armor Value of a steel pot be 1/2 AV while the normally 3A "K-pots" remain at 1AV.