The Trooper SA3100 Level IIIA Soft Armor Panel Set is a front-and-back pair of NIJ 0101.06-certified soft armor panels constructed from an enhanced hybrid of woven and unidirectional aramid fibers. At only 0.287" thick with multi-hit capability and a Sonobond-sealed water-resistant cover, these panels deliver NIJ IIIA handgun protection in an ultra-slim, cost-effective form designed for the Chase Tactical ACAP-RESCUE and CAP-RESCUE plate carriers.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chase Tactical |
| Model | Trooper SA3100 Panel Set (Front + Back, 2 panels) |
| SKU | MEDTAC0139 |
| NIJ Certification | NIJ Standard 0101.06 Level IIIA Certified |
| Material | Enhanced hybrid woven + unidirectional aramid fibers |
| Areal Density | 1.32 psf (6.44 kg/m²) |
| Thickness | 0.287" |
| Multi-Hit | Yes |
| Cover | Sonobond-sealed ripstop, water-resistant |
| Compatible Carriers | Chase Tactical ACAP-RESCUE, CAP-RESCUE, and similar plate carriers |
| Warranty (Ballistic) | 5 years |
| Warranty (Cover/Workmanship) | 1 year |
Product Overview
The Trooper SA3100 represents Chase Tactical's flagship front-and-rear soft armor solution — a panel set engineered for the intersection of certified protection, slim profile, and operational affordability. Unlike backpack inserts or desk-drawer panels, the SA3100 is a purpose-built plate carrier soft armor system intended to outfit law enforcement officers, corrections personnel, security professionals, and small agencies with NIJ-certified protection that integrates directly into Chase Tactical's ACAP-RESCUE and CAP-RESCUE carrier platforms.
At 0.287" thick — roughly the diameter of three stacked coins — the SA3100 panels are among the slimmest NIJ 0101.06-certified Level IIIA panels available. This thin profile is achieved through Chase Tactical's proprietary hybrid fiber architecture, which combines woven aramid layers (effective at managing blunt force and distributing impact energy laterally) with unidirectional aramid plies (which stop and deform projectiles by orienting fiber strength precisely in the direction of incoming ballistic threats). The resulting 1.32 psf areal density efficiently converts mass into protection.
Multi-hit capability is a critical real-world performance requirement. In an active engagement, a single panel may absorb multiple rounds before the wearer can withdraw from the threat. The SA3100's construction is tested and rated to maintain structural integrity through repeated impacts at NIJ-specified velocities, ensuring protection does not degrade after the first hit. This multi-hit capability, combined with the 5-year ballistic warranty, gives agencies confidence that these panels will perform reliably across their full operational service life.
Ballistic Threats Defeated
| Cartridge | Projectile | Velocity (ft/s ± 30) |
|---|---|---|
| .357 SIG (NIJ 06) | 125 gr FMJ | 1,470 |
| .44 Magnum (NIJ 06) | 240 gr SJHP | 1,430 |
| .357 Magnum | 158 gr JSP | 1,430 |
| 9×19mm Parabellum | 124 gr FMJ RN | 1,400 |
| .40 S&W | 180 gr FMJ | 1,155 |
| .44 Magnum | 240 gr SWCGC | 1,400 |
Special Threat Performance
Beyond standard NIJ IIIA test threats, the SA3100 has been tested against select special threats relevant to law enforcement:
- 9mm +P+ 127 gr SXT at 1,360 fps
- .40 Cal 165 gr S&W Speer GDHP at 1,279 fps
- 5.7×28mm SS195 27 gr LFHP at 2,041 fps
- 5.7×28mm SS197 40 gr Hornady V-Max at 1,815 fps
These panels are designed for use in Chase Tactical Plate Carriers & Tactical Vests. For complete ballistic protection kits, visit the Premium Body Armor Vests & Protection collection. For side/cummerbund panels, see the SA3100 Cummerbund Set in the Armor Plates & Panels collection.
All 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.
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