Level III RF1

  • Bloodaxe AR500 Steel ArmorShot plate Bloodaxe AR500

    FKTG Tactical Bloodaxe AR500 LVL III Steel Armor

    Price range: $64.99 through $119.99

    The Bloodaxe AR500 plate delivers 20-year-rated ballistic defense in a rugged steel build. Designed for patriots and professionals who demand proven, hard-hitting protection.

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  • FKTG Tactical Bloodaxe AR500 Side Plates – 6x6 and 6x8 Lightweight Rifle Protection

    FKTG Tactical Bloodaxe AR500 Side Plates Level III Protection

    Price range: $29.99 through $34.99
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    FKTG Tactical Bloodaxe AR500 Level III Side Plates deliver dependable multi-hit protection in a compact, battle-ready design. Available in 6×6 (2.9 lbs) and 6×8 (3.8 lbs), these plates give your loadout the strength of certified AR500 steel with no compromises.

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Level III Rifle Plates – NIJ RF1 rated Body Armor

🛡️ Level III / RF1 Rifle Plates – Proven Multi-Hit Defense

When you’re up against real threats, NIJ RF1-certified Level III rifle plates offer reliable, battle-ready protection that keeps you in the fight. This category showcases our lightweight, rifle-rated hard armor plates that meet or exceed the NIJ 0101.07 RF1 standard—giving you peace of mind without weighing you down.

🔫 Designed to Stop Common Rifle Rounds

Level III (RF1) armor is tested to defeat:

  • 7.62×51 NATO (.308 FMJ)

  • 5.56×45 M193 and M855

  • 7.62×39 MSC (AK-47 threats)

  • Other intermediate-caliber projectiles

These plates are ideal for tactical teams, prepared civilians, law enforcement patrol units, and homesteaders looking for multi-hit protection without the bulk of Level IV.

🧱 Engineered for Mobility and Strength

Our RF1 plates balance weight and protection using:

  • Comes in Bloodaxe AR500

  • Curved and flat profiles

  • Shooter’s cut designs for rifle ergonomics

  • Sizes including 8×10, 10×12, and 11×14

Whether you’re deploying with a slick minimalist rig or a full MOLLE carrier, these plates are built to adapt to your loadout and mission.


🔑 Key Features

  • NIJ RF1 / Level III certified

  • Stops multiple 5.56, 7.62, and AK rounds

  • Multi-hit capable

  • Lightweight and non-metallic (in most models)

  • Sizes: 10×12, 11×14, and more

  • Flat and curved shooter’s cut options

  • Civilian-legal and field-tested


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🛡️ Mission-ready protection. Built for the real world.