Safariland™ Certifies Two More Body Armor Models Under the New NIJ Standard-0101.06
6/24/2009
Safariland, a BAE
Systems line of business, announced today that it has released two more
body armor models that satisfy the requirements of the National
Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) new Voluntary Body Armor Compliance Testing
Program under NIJ Standard-0101.06 (NIJ-06).
Safariland’s
XT-300 Type IIA (#BA-2A00S-BR01) and XT-300 Type II (#BA-2000S-BR01)
models have been determined by the NIJ to comply with the new NIJ-06
standard. These two models are part of Safariland’s Xtreme® Series of
concealable body armor, and are now available for purchase. Along with
its previously announced compliant models, Safariland now has four body
armor models that are listed as being compliant with NIJ-06.
The NIJ
introduced the Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor NIJ
Standard-0101.06 to establish minimum performance requirements and
test methods for the ballistic resistance of personal body armor in
order to improve performance so that officers receive adequate
protection against those threats likely faced over the next decade.
According to the new NIJ-06 standard, body armor must now be able to
defend against increased velocities of ammunition calibers to better
reflect current street threats and law enforcement duty weapons. These
new performance requirements are critical components to improving the
life-protecting equipment being used by law enforcement.
“We are very
pleased by our R&D team’s continued success at developing, testing
and releasing NIJ-06 compliant body armor models,” said Safariland
President Scott O’Brien. “This expansion of our comprehensive line of
NIJ-06 body armor further establishes Safariland as an industry leader.
Most importantly, it illustrates our commitment to saving the lives of
those who protect us.”
Safariland’s
NIJ-06 body armor models set a new industry benchmark by combining the
latest technologies with advanced ballistic materials. The newest
available models under our Xtreme Series include:
-
XT-300
Type IIA – Tested against the 9mm & .40 cal. threats, this
model provides optimum ballistic performance in a robust design.
-
XT-300
Type II – Tested against the 9mm & .357 mag. threats, this
model also provides optimum ballistic performance in a robust design.
These newly
approved models add to Safariland’s line of previously approved NIJ-06
body armor models:
-
XT-700
Type II – Tested against the 9mm & .357 mag. threats, this
model provides advanced ballistic protection in a lightweight, hybrid
design.
-
XT-300
Type IIIA – Tested against the .357 Sig & .44 mag.
threats, this model provides optimum ballistic performance in a robust
design.
With the
introduction of these new NIJ-06 body armor models, Safariland continues
its tradition of excellence in protecting law enforcement officers.
Recently restructured to incorporate all of its previously independent
operating brands, the company is united under one name - Safariland.
Together, Safariland’s body armor models combine the heritage and
expertise of American Body Armor®, PROTECH®, SAVVY®,
Safariland Armorwear™ and Second Chance®. In doing so,
Safariland offers one of the most comprehensive lines of body armor
available in the industry. Safariland’s NIJ-06 body armor provides law
enforcement officers with enhanced performance, durability, comfort and
value, which deliver on the company’s motto: Together, We Save Lives™.
About
Safariland
Safariland, LLC
is a premier provider of law enforcement and security products and
services, delivering a full-range of customer-specific solutions.
Offering many of the world’s most recognizable branded products in the
public safety market, Safariland is committed to saving lives. For more
information about Safariland and its body armor products, as well as
information on the new NIJ-06 standard, please visit www.safariland.com.
About BAE
Systems
BAE Systems is
the premier global defense, security and aerospace company delivering a
full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as
well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions
and customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees
worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded £18.5 billion (US $34.4 billion)
in 2008.
For further
information, please contact:
Sean Woodland,
Dalton Agency
Tel: +1 904 398
5222
swoodland@daltonagency.com