{"product_id":"vism-soft-ballistic-panel-rectangle-level-iiia","title":"VISM Soft Ballistic Panel (Rectangle) - Level IIIA","description":"\u003c!-- VISM Soft Ballistic Panel (Rectangle) Level IIIA — 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\n  \u003c!-- Direct Answer Block --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:0 0 28px;padding:16px 20px;background:#f5f4f0;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;color:#121212;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThe VISM Soft Ballistic Panel (Rectangle) is a flat UHMWPE soft armor insert rated at Level IIIA, stopping 9mm, .357 Magnum, and similar handgun threats. Available in 8\"×10\" (BSF-810), 10\"×12\" (BSF-1012), and 11\"×14\" (BSF1114) sizes at approximately 1 lb added weight. Designed for backpacks, school bags, laptop cases, and similar everyday carry items — not for plate carrier use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Key Specifications Table --\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\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eVISM \/ NcStar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eProtection Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eLevel IIIA (rated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eUHMWPE (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eFlat soft panel (flexible, not rigid hard plate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eSizes \/ SKUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e8\"×10\" (BSF-810), 10\"×12\" (BSF-1012), 11\"×14\" (BSF1114)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eWeight Added\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e~1 lb per panel (all sizes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eThreats Rated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e9mm and Level IIIA handgun threats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eBackpacks, school bags, laptop cases, everyday carry bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Overview --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe VISM Soft Ballistic Rectangle Panel is specifically designed for the largest use case in civilian protective inserts: backpack and bag armor. At approximately 1 lb across all three available sizes, this panel adds handgun-stopping protection to virtually any larger backpack, school bag, or laptop case with essentially no perceptible weight impact for adults, and a manageable addition for school-age children. The UHMWPE soft panel provides Level IIIA protection — capable of stopping 9mm, .357 Magnum, .40 S\u0026amp;W, and similar common handgun rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eUHMWPE is used here in a flexible soft panel format rather than a rigid hard plate construction — the panel has meaningful flexibility compared to hard armor plates, which allows it to conform to the natural curve of a bag's back panel and sit more naturally against the wearer's back when the bag is carried. At 8\"×10\", 10\"×12\", or 11\"×14\", the rectangular format maximizes the protected area within straight-sided bag pockets that are common in school and everyday carry backpacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eThe Level IIIA rating means this panel is tested against handgun threats — the most probable threat encountered in schools, offices, and public spaces in the United States. It does not protect against rifle ammunition. For environments where rifle threats are a documented concern, the VISM Hard Ballistic Rectangle Panel (Level III+) should be selected instead. For most school and workplace active threat scenarios, where the primary threat vector has historically been handgun-caliber weapons, the soft Level IIIA panel provides meaningful, cost-effective protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Size Selection --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;margin:0 0 12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eSize Selection Guide\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;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"background:#121212;color:#fff;padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e8\"×10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eBSF-810\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eSmaller school backpacks, youth packs, slim laptop bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e10\"×12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eBSF-1012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#faf9f6;\"\u003eStandard school\/office backpacks, day packs (most common choice)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003e11\"×14\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eBSF1114\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;background:#fff;\"\u003eLarge backpacks, tactical\/hiking packs with wide back panels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Internal Links --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 32px;font-size:15px;\"\u003eFor rifle-rated backpack protection, see the VISM Hard Ballistic Panel (Rectangle) Level III+ in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/ballistic-protection\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eBallistic Protection\u003c\/a\u003e collection. For tactical plate carrier armor, browse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/armor-plates-panels\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eArmor Plates \u0026amp; Panels\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Compliance Footer --\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"NcStar","offers":[{"title":"8\"x10\"","offer_id":20443172700278,"sku":"BSF-810","price":81.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\"x12\"","offer_id":20443172733046,"sku":"BSF-1012","price":132.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11\"x14\"","offer_id":20443172765814,"sku":"BSF1114","price":147.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/vism-soft-ballistic-panel-rectangle-level-iiia-6710419.jpg?v=1780526702","url":"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/en-ca\/products\/vism-soft-ballistic-panel-rectangle-level-iiia","provider":"MED-TAC International Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}