{"product_id":"chase-tactical-meac-level-iiia-soft-armor-panels","title":"Chase Tactical MEAC Level IIIA Soft Armor Panels","description":"\u003c!-- Chase Tactical MEAC Level IIIA Soft Armor Panels — GEO-optimized product description --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;max-width:860px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe Chase Tactical MEAC Level IIIA Soft Armor Panels (SKU: CT-3A300-MEAC-PB) are a matched front-and-rear set of 10\"×12\" Shooter's Cut NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA certified panels purpose-designed for the Chase Tactical MEAC (Modular Enhanced Armor Carrier) platform. Weighing 3.5 lbs per set, the Dyneema\/aramid hybrid construction delivers sub-0.16\" thickness, water-resistant sealed covers, and multi-hit capability — meeting DEA and FBI ballistic requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eChase Tactical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eCT-3A300-MEAC-PB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003ePanel Quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSet of 2 (front + rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eProtection Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eNIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA — Stand Alone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eCut Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e10\" × 12\" Shooter's Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eWeight (set)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e3.5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eAdvanced PEUD Dyneema + patented woven aramid hybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eApprox. 0.1595\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eAerial Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e1.19 psf (5.6 kg\/sqm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eMulti-Hit Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eWater Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eSonobond sealed, RipStop water-resistant cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eStandards Compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003eNIJ CPL Listed | DEA Compliant | FBI Compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;font-size:14px;\"\u003e5 years ballistic material | 1 year exterior cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:24px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eThe Chase Tactical MEAC Level IIIA Soft Armor Panels are the OEM-matched soft armor solution for the Chase Tactical MEAC (Modular Enhanced Armor Carrier) — a full-featured tactical plate carrier designed for use with hard and soft armor in demanding operational environments. The CT-3A300-MEAC-PB designation indicates a Shooter's Cut 10\"×12\" format engineered to the dimensional and fit tolerances of the MEAC carrier's plate pockets, ensuring optimal contact, minimal shift, and full plate-pocket coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eThe MEAC itself is a multi-featured carrier that incorporates a removable triple-magazine front panel, MOLLE cummerbund, padded adjustable shoulder straps with utility routing channels, spacer mesh liner, drag handle, and an extensive hook-and-loop placard system. When loaded with the CT-3A300-MEAC-PB panels in front and rear positions, the carrier provides NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA handgun protection as a base layer. Operators needing rifle-rated coverage then add hard armor plates (Level III or IV) over or in front of the soft panels, creating a combined protection system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eThe shared ballistic matrix technology between the MEAC and LVPC panel sets (CT-3A300 series) means both products use the same core Dyneema\/aramid hybrid material — providing predictable, certified performance across the Chase Tactical carrier lineup. The Sonobond ultrasonic sealing on panel seams and the water-resistant RipStop cover prevent moisture from compromising the hygroscopic ballistic fibers, maintaining performance consistency through rain, sweat, and field conditions that inevitably expose carriers to environmental moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:24px 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eSoft Armor in the MEAC System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eThe Chase Tactical MEAC is designed to accept both soft armor and hard armor plates, making the plate pocket interface particularly important. When configured with the CT-3A300-MEAC-PB soft panels as standalone inserts, the carrier delivers handgun protection at a lower weight and maintenance burden than a hard plate configuration. When an elevated threat environment requires rifle protection, hard plates are added in front of or in the same pocket as the soft panels — the exact stacking configuration depends on plate type and pocket depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 24px;padding-left:20px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand-alone configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e CT-3A300-MEAC-PB panels in front and rear pockets — Level IIIA handgun protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft panels stacked with Level III or IV hard plates — combined rifle and handgun coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCummerbund extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chase Tactical offers matching MEAC cummerbund soft armor panels for lateral torso protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eSee also: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/chase-tactical-modular-enhanced-armor-releasable-plate-carrier-meac-r\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eChase Tactical MEAC-R Carrier on MED-TAC\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/armor-plates-panels\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eArmor Plates \u0026amp; Panels\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ballistic-protection\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eBallistic Protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:13px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAll products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chase Tactical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39593525149814,"sku":"CT-3A300-MEAC-PB","price":441.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/chase-tactical-meac-level-iiia-soft-armor-panels-1910741.jpg?v=1763155077","url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/en-au\/products\/chase-tactical-meac-level-iiia-soft-armor-panels","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}