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HIGHCOM | Guardian AR1000 Level III+ Lightweight Steel Plate | Promotion

Original price was: $189.00.Current price is: $79.00.

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Sold Individually: If you need a pair, be sure to order two plates.

We’re offering the HIGHCOM Guardian AR1000 Level III+ Lightweight UHH Steel Body Armor Plate at an unbeatable price! This is hands down the best deal on American-made Level III+ steel armor plates you’ll find. Don’t wait—at this price, they won’t be in stock for long!

NIJ 0101.06, DEA & Berry compliant.

Note: Not available for civilian purchase in Connecticut or New York.

Made In USA - Level III+

 

 

BRAND: Highcom Armor
SKU: AR1000-SC-SC-1012-20M

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By purchasing from Tactical Edge & Armor, LLC, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions (“Terms & Conditions”); furthermore, you represent, warrant, and confirm the following:

– You are at least 18 years of age and the age of majority in your state, province, or territory of residence at the time of purchase;

– You are not a felon;

– You are not legally barred from purchasing, possessing, or using the item(s) purchased;

– You are legally allowed to possess and use the item(s) in your state;

– Your purchase does not violate any local, state, or federal laws;

– You are not purchasing the item(s) for criminal or amoral purposes;

– You will only use the item(s) purchased for lawful purposes;

– You are purchasing the item(s) on your own behalf and not on behalf someone else in order to avoid complying with these Terms and Conditions;

– You assume all risk of use (or misuse) of the item(s) purchased;

– You understand that body armor is not bullet proof

—IT IS ONLY BULLET RESISTANT, and if a bullet strikes you there is always a risk you will be injured or killed; and

– You agree, for yourself and your heirs, assigns, and agents, to fully and completely release, never bring any action in any court of law against, and to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tactical Edge & Armor, LLC for any and all liability stemming from your purchase, possession, or use of the item(s).

Illegally purchasing, possessing, or using body armor or other items sold by Tactical Edge & Armor, LLC may result in severe legal consequences for you, up to and including incarceration. Tactical Edge & Armor, LLC will fully cooperate with all criminal investigations. Non-law enforcement residents of Connecticut are prohibited from purchasing body armor.

Tactical Edge & Armor, LLC assumes NO LIABILITY for your use or misuse of any item(s) sold or donated, including without limitation any incidental or consequential liability. ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. NO ORAL AGREEMENT OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND SHALL BE BINDING UNLESS IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY Tactical Edge & Armor, LLC. Statements, images, or descriptions are informational only, and not made or given as a warranty in any way. Tactical Edge & Armor, LLC specifically disavows any other representation, warranty, or liability related to the condition or use of the items sold. Tactical Edge & Armor, LLC does not cover any consequential damages, and its liability is limited to repairing or replacing defective items. Every item is sold “AS IS” and “WITH ALL FAULTS”. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the product is with the buyer.

These Terms & Conditions may be updated, revised, or changed without prior notice.

Returns

DUE TO THE LIFE-SAVING NATURE OF BODY ARMOR ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No cash refunds or returns. Exchanges or store credit may be issued if the item you purchased is defective or the wrong items was received. If you receive a defective or wrong item, please contact us at sales@tacticaledgeandarmor.com within 7 days of delivery with details of the product and the defect or incorrect item. Buyers are responsible for any return shipping costs.

Description

HIGHCOM | Guardian AR1000 Level III+ Steel Body Armor Plate – Rhino Extreme Anti-Spall Coated

 

The HIGHCOM Guardian AR1000™ is a lightweight, stand-alone steel armor plate engineered to provide superior Level III+ rifle protection. Constructed from Ultra High Hardness (UHH) Armor Steel, this plate is NIJ 0101.06 compliant and listed on the NIJ Compliant Product List (CPL), ensuring verified ballistic performance and trusted reliability.

Unlike conventional AR500 plates, the AR1000 sets itself apart as one of the first steel armor plates to meet NIJ 0101.06 standards and also holds DEA compliance—giving law enforcement, security professionals, and military personnel the confidence they need in high-threat environments.

Each plate is finished with Rhino Extreme™ 11-50—a military-grade polyurea anti-spall coating—to significantly reduce dangerous fragmentation upon ballistic impact. For even greater protection, it can be paired with an optional Rifle Insert Spall Sleeve to further mitigate spall and frag risks.

  • NIJ 0101.06 Certified
  • DEA: Hard Armor Protocol Compliant
  • RST: Rifle Special Threats Validated
  • Stand-Alone Level III+ Rifle Protection
  • Constructed from UHH Steel
  • Coated with Rhino Extreme™ 11-50 for spall mitigation
  • Thin, low-profile, and economical
  • Plates sold individually

 

Built for durability and performance, the Highcom AR1000 is an ideal solution for those seeking proven rifle-rated armor that doesn’t compromise on quality or affordability.

# Highcom Guardian AR1000 Level 3+ Armor Plate

Plate Specifications

Specification Value
Model # Guardian AR1000
Dimensions 10" x 12"
Thinness 0.35 inches
Cut Shooters cut for increased mobility
Material Ultra High Hardness (UHH) Armor Steel
Exterior Coating Base 20 MIL Polyurea ballistic fragment anti-spall and blast coating, Rhino Extreme™ 11-50
Threat Level NIJ Level III+ stand-alone plate (high-velocity rifle rounds)
Compliance NIJ Standard 0101.06; DEA Hard Armor Protocol Compliant; Berry Compliant; Rifle Special Threats (RST) Validated
Weight 5.8 lbs (each)
Warranty Ballistic Material: 20 years; Exterior Cover: 1 year (material and workmanship)
Origin Made in the USA
 

Size & Weight

Model Size Curvature Cut Weight
Guardian AR1000 10" x 12" Single-Curve Shooters 5.88 lbs (ea.)
 

Rounds Tested

Projectile GR VEL FT/S VEL M/S (+/- ft/s)
7.62 mm FMJ, Steel Jacketed Bullets (M80) 147 2780 847 (+/- 30)
.223 Remington Tactical Bonded Soft Point 62 2600 792 (+/- 50)
5.56 x 45mm M855 (Green Tip) 62 3100 945 (+/- 50)
7.62 x 39mm Mild Steel Core 123 2400 731 (+/- 50)
7.62 mm FMJ, Steel Jacketed Bullets (M80) 147 2750 838 (+/- 50)
.308 Winchester PSPB Core-Lokt Ultra Bonded 150 2600 792 (+/- 50)
5.56 x 45mm M193 FMJ 55 3250 991 (+/- 50)
Highcom Armor Guardian Hard Armor Threat Chart  

5 reviews for HIGHCOM | Guardian AR1000 Level III+ Lightweight Steel Plate | Promotion

  1. yofow85432

    These HighCom AR1000 plates look like solid quality. I’ve been meaning to gear up for a while now, and at this price, it definitely made the choice between everyday expenses and finally building out my kit a whole lot easier.

  2. Michael

    Great price for Highcom armor plates, shipping was fast.

  3. Brent (verified owner)

    This was a great price for ar1000 plates… They were shipped fast too.

  4. Wes Collins (verified owner)

    I’ve ordered well over 10 plates from tactical edges. Plates are really impressive and always good quality. Made in the United States sold me quickly. Please customer service has been 100%

  5. Blue Maldonado

    Just got them and they are the real deal I deployed using my issued IOTV Gen 2 then a Condor plate carrier but these steel plates are dope not as heavy as everyone makes them up to be either. The quality is solid and definitely not some Amazon level shit. Trauma padding was worth adding and it kinda looks like there’s enough room to slide my Spartan armor soft plates for some additional protection.

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