NEW! The PHANTOM 42TM Concealable Body Armor Level II or III-A
Comfort, the main objective when ForceOne,LLC initiated the development of their latest concealable carrier. The PHANTOM 42TM harnesses the latest technological advances in manufacturing to deliver the lowest profile armor system available and like all of ForceOne’s products it is completely manufactured here in the United States.
Utilizing moisture management and advanced heat transferring technology through
ForceOne’s smooth one-piece Micro-Dry lining which is assisted further by ForceOne’s Pro-Mesh outer construction, the PHANTOM 42TM keeps you more comfortable by allowing maximum breathe-ability. Additionally, heat generated by the body is quickly transferred away increasing wear-ability and comfort. For
additional comfort the PHANTOM 42TM’s F.A.S.S.TM “Fully Adjustable Suspension
System” uses Breathe-O-Prene straps for a low profile look.
For simple, no hassle carrier maintenance ForceOne’s patent pending “No Zipper” front loading system requires minimal effort when removing ballistic panels.
6 Steps to Great Fitting Body Armor:
- Have another person conduct the measuring of your torso
- Be precise, accurate and complete all of the requested information
- Do not over or under measure. Mis-measuring results in poor fitting armor.
- When measured, where normal, casual work attire.
- Do not artificially adjust your belt height.
- Do not sit or stand artificially erect when being measured
Measurement Points:
- FULL CHEST - STANDING
Using a cloth tape measure, measure around the back, high under the armpits, and across the largest part of the chest. Try to keep the tape parallel to the floor and be careful not to let the tape droop in the back.
- THORAX - STANDING
Using a cloth tape measure, measure around the back, next to the biceps, under / at the base of the breast / pectoral muscles, across the sternum. Try to keep the tape parallel to the floor.
- UPPER ABDOMINAL - STANDING
Using a cloth tape measure, measure around the back, at approximately elbow height, and across the bottom of the ribcage in the front. Try to keep the tape parallel to the floor.
- LOWER ABDOMINAL / STOMACH - STANDING
Using a cloth tape measure, measure around the back in the kidney region, approximately 1” above the belt, and across the front of the navel. Try to keep the tape parallel to the floor.
- BACK - STANDING
Using a cloth tape measure, measure down the length of the spine from the base of the collar (Dress, Polo, or T-Shirt) to the belt.
- FRONT TORSO - STANDING & SEATED<br>
Using a cloth tape measure, measure from the clavicle depression / “V” notch (At the top of the bone) located at the base of the throat down between pectoral muscles, over the sternum and abdomen to the belt. This measurement shall be taken twice, once standing and once in the seated position.
How to Measure for Body Armor Video:
This video will walk you through the body armor measuring process.
NIJ Certified Products
All ForceOne body armor products have been tested and meet or exceed the rigorous standards and certification of the NIJ at multiple threat levels.
For body armor standards and information please visit the
National Institute of Justice.
Downloadable Document:
Selection and Application Guide to Personal Body Armor (NIJ Guide 100-01)
This NIJ Guide responds to questions about the selection and use of body armor for law enforcement and corrections. It includes information from the latest NIJ standard on ballistic resistance of body armor (0101.04), as well as information on NIJ's new standard on stab resistance of body armor (0115.00). The guide provides information to help determine what level of protection is consistent with the threats to which individual officers are exposed. It describes the various armor styles available, along with the proper care of armor in service. The NIJ standards are discussed in detail, as well as the use of the standards in armor procurement.
NOTE: This document is available in ASCII Text and PDF formats.
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