Manufacturers of Quality Body Armour:
Established 1974
ARMOURSHIELD LTD
PO BOX 456
MANCHESTER
M60 2LL
www.armourshield.com
e: info@armourshield.com
For over 20 years Armourshield has been authorised to house its own ballistic test range to conduct independent research, product development and testing. To learn more about our testing facilities including our 15 metre firing range and Knife/Stab testing rig visit our In House Testing Page.
Test Barrel: | AK-47 Assult Riffle |
Round: | 7.62 x 39mm FMJ Ball |
Distance: | 15 Metres |
Target: | Armourshield Level IV 1012-GR-4 Plate icw Level IIIA SCO/IIIA-1 Soft Armour |
Result: | The body armour took 3 shots and had no penetrations. All 3 shots had a back face signature (BFS) under 20mm* |
*NIJ standard maximum BFS = 44mm |
Test Barrel: | Mosin - Nagant |
Round: | 7.62 x 54mm B32 API |
Distance: | 15 Metres |
Target: | Armourshield Level IV 1012-GR-4 Plate icw Level IIIA SCO/IIIA-1 Soft Armour |
Result: | The body armour took 3 shots and had no penetrations. All 3 shots had a back face signature (BFS) under 30mm* |
*NIJ standard maximum BFS = 44mm |