FLAT PLATESOne suggestion is to paint for easier handling & to extend the life. Any spray paint will do we've used Rustoleum purchased from home depot.   An even better coating would be some sort of truck bedliner or flex seal. DON'T RUB HANDS ON PLATE UNTIL YOU SPRAY PAINT! BETTER THAN STEEL: -LESS WEIGHT-NO SPALL BETTER THAN KEVLAR/ARAMID/PE: -STAB PROOF-LAST LONGER (60+ years)-ABSORBS MORE OF THE IMPACT
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Included in this listing:
1) High Quality FLAT ArmorCore Plate (11x14) Rated Level IIIA+
Tested with multiple rounds including .44 Mag @ 10 yards (Zero Penetration)
The plates are cut for an ambidextrous comfortable fit
Each plate weighs 4lbs 12oz and is a 1/2 inch thick ArmorCore has no expiration date.  As long as it is not exposed directly to U/V rays, chemicals, etc. it should not break down. When used in construction projects, they say it should last the life of the building. As a Level 3a+ plate it should again last a lifetime.  
15% restocking on all returns
This model complies with NIJ Standard-0101.06 for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor **
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Legal Notice
It is important to remember that nothing is "bulletproof" and that there are many variables at play which allow any type of armor to stop a given object. There will always be danger in these types of situations.
We will only sell armor to law-abiding adults who have no felony convictions, and are not involved with criminal organizations.Residents of Connecticut are prohibited from buying Body Armor. We will only ship to states where Body Armor is allowed, please know your local and federal laws prior to purchasing. By purchasing, you agree to this and all terms listed on this page, and Body Armor Megastore
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