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SLC Rapid Response Side Load Bulletproof Vest Level 3A
The SLC Rapid Response is a Level 3A side-load bulletproof vest built on the laser-cut 500D Side Load Carrier with magnetic cummerbund buckles. Front, back, and cummerbund soft armor gives 360° coverage, and the front and back pockets load 10x12" hard plates from the side, so you can up-armor without stripping the vest.
PROTECTION
360° NIJ-TESTED LEVEL 3A COVERAGE
STOPS
HANDGUN ROUNDS UP TO .44 MAGNUM
UP-ARMOR
SIDE-LOADING 10x12" PLATE POCKETS
ARMOR
PE-X, FLEXCORE OR DUAL PROTECTION
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The SLC Side Load is a rapid-deployment bulletproof vest with true 360° soft armor coverage — front, back, and full cummerbund. NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA tested protection stops handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum, and the front and back plate pockets load from the side to accept 10×12" hard plates — no need to strip the vest. Magnetic quick-release buckles get it on or off with one hand, in seconds.
Protection
Level IIIA
Coverage
360° Soft Armor
Plate Pockets
Side-Loading 10×12"
Soft Armor
Made in USA
The SLC Side Load is a rapid-deployment bulletproof vest with true 360° soft armor coverage — front, back, and full cummerbund. NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA tested protection stops handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum, and the front and back plate pockets load from the side to accept 10×12" hard plates — no need to strip the vest. Magnetic quick-release buckles get it on or off with one hand, in seconds.
Protection
Level IIIA
Coverage
360° Soft Armor
Plate Pockets
Side-Loading 10×12"
Soft Armor
Made in USA
The SLC Side Load is a rapid-deployment bulletproof vest with true 360° soft armor coverage — front, back, and full cummerbund. NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA tested protection stops handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum, and the front and back plate pockets load from the side to accept 10×12" hard plates — no need to strip the vest. Magnetic quick-release buckles get it on or off with one hand, in seconds.
Protection
Level IIIA
Coverage
360° Soft Armor
Plate Pockets
Side-Loading 10×12"
Soft Armor
Made in USA
The SLC Side Load is a rapid-deployment bulletproof vest with true 360° soft armor coverage — front, back, and full cummerbund. NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA tested protection stops handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum, and the front and back plate pockets load from the side to accept 10×12" hard plates — no need to strip the vest. Magnetic quick-release buckles get it on or off with one hand, in seconds.
Protection
Level IIIA
Coverage
360° Soft Armor
Plate Pockets
Side-Loading 10×12"
Soft Armor
Made in USA
NIJ.06 Level IIIA Tested
360° Soft Armor Coverage
Side-Loading Plate Pockets
Magnetic Quick Buckles
NIJ.06 Level IIIA Tested
360° Soft Armor Coverage
Side-Loading Plate Pockets
Magnetic Quick Buckles
NIJ.06 Level IIIA Tested
360° Soft Armor Coverage
Side-Loading Plate Pockets
Magnetic Quick Buckles
NIJ.06 Level IIIA Tested
360° Soft Armor Coverage
Side-Loading Plate Pockets
Magnetic Quick Buckles
01
KEY FEATURES
Level IIIA protection — stops 9mm, .357 Sig, and .44 Magnum; NIJ 0101.06 tested soft armor
Choose your armor system — PE-X for value, Flexcore for the thinnest profile, or Dual Protection with added NIJ 0115 stab resistance
360° soft armor fit — front, back, and cummerbund panels close every angle, not just chest and back
Side-loading plate pockets — front and back pockets take 10×12" hard plates up to 1.1" thick, and load from the side so plates slide in without stripping the vest
Magnetic cummerbund buckles — one-handed donning and doffing in seconds, even with gloves
2-way zippers on all four sides — flexible access and instant emergency doffing
Laser-cut 500D nylon-laminate shell — load-bearing channels with no heat-cut MOLLE webbing to fray or fail
02
SPECIFICATIONS
Side Load Carrier
A patrol-configuration carrier built for rapid deployment and full-perimeter coverage. Choose the soft armor that matches your mission — the carrier never changes.
Fabric: 500D Nylon Laminate, Laser-Cut
Side Plate Pockets: 2× 10×12" (up to 1.1" thick)
Soft Armor: Front + Back + Cummerbund
Colors: Black or Ranger Green
Sizing: Cummerbund M 13" / L 15" / XL 18"
03
SPECIFICATIONS
Ballistic Protection
Threat Level
NIJ.06 IIIA + Anti-Stab Optional
Stops Up To
.44 Magnum (Stab Optional)
Soft Armor Coverage
360° — Front, Back + Sides
Stab / Spike
NIJ 0115 (Dual Protection)
Build & Fit
Carrier Fabric
500D Nylon Laminate
Load System
Laser-Cut Channels
Side Plate Pockets
2× 10×12", up to 1.1" Thick
Closure
Magnetic Cummerbund Buckles
Sizing (Cummerbund)
M 13" / L 15" / XL 18"
01
KEY FEATURES
Level IIIA protection — stops 9mm, .357 Sig, and .44 Magnum; NIJ 0101.06 tested soft armor
Choose your armor system — PE-X for value, Flexcore for the thinnest profile, or Dual Protection with added NIJ 0115 stab resistance
360° soft armor fit — front, back, and cummerbund panels close every angle, not just chest and back
Side-loading plate pockets — front and back pockets take 10×12" hard plates up to 1.1" thick, and load from the side so plates slide in without stripping the vest
Magnetic cummerbund buckles — one-handed donning and doffing in seconds, even with gloves
2-way zippers on all four sides — flexible access and instant emergency doffing
Laser-cut 500D nylon-laminate shell — load-bearing channels with no heat-cut MOLLE webbing to fray or fail
02
SPECIFICATIONS
Side Load Carrier
A patrol-configuration carrier built for rapid deployment and full-perimeter coverage. Choose the soft armor that matches your mission — the carrier never changes.
Fabric: 500D Nylon Laminate, Laser-Cut
Side Plate Pockets: 2× 10×12" (up to 1.1" thick)
Soft Armor: Front + Back + Cummerbund
Colors: Black or Ranger Green
Sizing: Cummerbund M 13" / L 15" / XL 18"
03
SPECIFICATIONS
Ballistic Protection
Threat Level
NIJ.06 IIIA + Anti-Stab Optional
Stops Up To
.44 Magnum (Stab Optional)
Soft Armor Coverage
360° — Front, Back + Sides
Stab / Spike
NIJ 0115 (Dual Protection)
Build & Fit
Carrier Fabric
500D Nylon Laminate
Load System
Laser-Cut Channels
Side Plate Pockets
2× 10×12", up to 1.1" Thick
Closure
Magnetic Cummerbund Buckles
Sizing (Cummerbund)
M 13" / L 15" / XL 18"
01
KEY FEATURES
Level IIIA protection — stops 9mm, .357 Sig, and .44 Magnum; NIJ 0101.06 tested soft armor
Choose your armor system — PE-X for value, Flexcore for the thinnest profile, or Dual Protection with added NIJ 0115 stab resistance
360° soft armor fit — front, back, and cummerbund panels close every angle, not just chest and back
Side-loading plate pockets — front and back pockets take 10×12" hard plates up to 1.1" thick, and load from the side so plates slide in without stripping the vest
Magnetic cummerbund buckles — one-handed donning and doffing in seconds, even with gloves
2-way zippers on all four sides — flexible access and instant emergency doffing
Laser-cut 500D nylon-laminate shell — load-bearing channels with no heat-cut MOLLE webbing to fray or fail
02
SPECIFICATIONS
Side Load Carrier
A patrol-configuration carrier built for rapid deployment and full-perimeter coverage. Choose the soft armor that matches your mission — the carrier never changes.
Fabric: 500D Nylon Laminate, Laser-Cut
Side Plate Pockets: 2× 10×12" (up to 1.1" thick)
Soft Armor: Front + Back + Cummerbund
Colors: Black or Ranger Green
Sizing: Cummerbund M 13" / L 15" / XL 18"
03
SPECIFICATIONS
Ballistic Protection
Threat Level
NIJ.06 IIIA + Anti-Stab Optional
Stops Up To
.44 Magnum (Stab Optional)
Soft Armor Coverage
360° — Front, Back + Sides
Stab / Spike
NIJ 0115 (Dual Protection)
Build & Fit
Carrier Fabric
500D Nylon Laminate
Load System
Laser-Cut Channels
Side Plate Pockets
2× 10×12", up to 1.1" Thick
Closure
Magnetic Cummerbund Buckles
Sizing (Cummerbund)
M 13" / L 15" / XL 18"
01
KEY FEATURES
Level IIIA protection — stops 9mm, .357 Sig, and .44 Magnum; NIJ 0101.06 tested soft armor
Choose your armor system — PE-X for value, Flexcore for the thinnest profile, or Dual Protection with added NIJ 0115 stab resistance
360° soft armor fit — front, back, and cummerbund panels close every angle, not just chest and back
Side-loading plate pockets — front and back pockets take 10×12" hard plates up to 1.1" thick, and load from the side so plates slide in without stripping the vest
Magnetic cummerbund buckles — one-handed donning and doffing in seconds, even with gloves
2-way zippers on all four sides — flexible access and instant emergency doffing
Laser-cut 500D nylon-laminate shell — load-bearing channels with no heat-cut MOLLE webbing to fray or fail
02
SPECIFICATIONS
Side Load Carrier
A patrol-configuration carrier built for rapid deployment and full-perimeter coverage. Choose the soft armor that matches your mission — the carrier never changes.
Fabric: 500D Nylon Laminate, Laser-Cut
Side Plate Pockets: 2× 10×12" (up to 1.1" thick)
Soft Armor: Front + Back + Cummerbund
Colors: Black or Ranger Green
Sizing: Cummerbund M 13" / L 15" / XL 18"
03
SPECIFICATIONS
Ballistic Protection
Threat Level
NIJ.06 IIIA + Anti-Stab Optional
Stops Up To
.44 Magnum (Stab Optional)
Soft Armor Coverage
360° — Front, Back + Sides
Stab / Spike
NIJ 0115 (Dual Protection)
Build & Fit
Carrier Fabric
500D Nylon Laminate
Load System
Laser-Cut Channels
Side Plate Pockets
2× 10×12", up to 1.1" Thick
Closure
Magnetic Cummerbund Buckles
Sizing (Cummerbund)
M 13" / L 15" / XL 18"
ARMOR OPTIONS COMPARISON CHART
RECOMMENDED
PE-X
COST-EFFECTIVE PANEL PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUN ROUNDS AND KNIFE/BLADE IMPACTS.
Standout Features
Dual-Threat Protection – Level IIIA + Knife/Blade
Ballistic & Knife-Resistant Panel for Tactical Use
Stops Handgun & Knife Threats
Resists multiple handgun rounds (up to .44 Magnum) and knife/blade attacks with minimal penetration
NIJ.06 IIIA + NIJ.0115.00 S1 Tested - Lightweight, durable design
Enhanced Protection – Withstands repeated strikes at 0° & 45° angles
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
MOST POPULAR
Flexcore
PREMIUM NIJ.06 LEVEL IIIA PROTECTION WITH A ULTRA-THIN PANEL PROVIDING PROTECTION FROM ALL HANDGUNS
Standout Features
Level IIIA Protection
Ultra-Flexible & Lightweight Panels.
Aramid Flexcore™ is a Ace Link Armor proprietary technology utilizing what’s the best in ballistic fabrics.
Only 0.23” (5.8mm) thin – which is thinner than average smartphone.
It’s the most flexible and the thinnest panel you can get!
Stops Multiple .44 Magnum Rounds
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
HIGHEST PROTECTION
Anti-Stab
COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUNS AND HIGH-ENERGY SPIKE/STAB IMPACTS UP TO 36J OF ENERGY
Standout Features
Level IIIA + Stab1 Protection
Multi-Threat Stab-Proof Protection
Stops Handgun/Spike/Slash/Stab threats
Dual Protection structure will stop multiple rounds of various handgun threats (up to .44 magnum) as well as spike and edged blades of up to 36 joules of impact energy
Bulletproof NIJ.06 IIIA – Lightweight and Indestructible Ballistic Panels
Stab proof NIJ.0115 – Spike and Edge threats of strike energy up to 36 J
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
ARMOR OPTIONS COMPARISON CHART
RECOMMENDED
PE-X
COST-EFFECTIVE PANEL PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUN ROUNDS AND KNIFE/BLADE IMPACTS.
Standout Features
Dual-Threat Protection – Level IIIA + Knife/Blade
Ballistic & Knife-Resistant Panel for Tactical Use
Stops Handgun & Knife Threats
Resists multiple handgun rounds (up to .44 Magnum) and knife/blade attacks with minimal penetration
NIJ.06 IIIA + NIJ.0115.00 S1 Tested - Lightweight, durable design
Enhanced Protection – Withstands repeated strikes at 0° & 45° angles
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
MOST POPULAR
Flexcore
PREMIUM NIJ.06 LEVEL IIIA PROTECTION WITH A ULTRA-THIN PANEL PROVIDING PROTECTION FROM ALL HANDGUNS
Standout Features
Level IIIA Protection
Ultra-Flexible & Lightweight Panels.
Aramid Flexcore™ is a Ace Link Armor proprietary technology utilizing what’s the best in ballistic fabrics.
Only 0.23” (5.8mm) thin – which is thinner than average smartphone.
It’s the most flexible and the thinnest panel you can get!
Stops Multiple .44 Magnum Rounds
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
HIGHEST PROTECTION
Anti-Stab
COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUNS AND HIGH-ENERGY SPIKE/STAB IMPACTS UP TO 36J OF ENERGY
Standout Features
Level IIIA + Stab1 Protection
Multi-Threat Stab-Proof Protection
Stops Handgun/Spike/Slash/Stab threats
Dual Protection structure will stop multiple rounds of various handgun threats (up to .44 magnum) as well as spike and edged blades of up to 36 joules of impact energy
Bulletproof NIJ.06 IIIA – Lightweight and Indestructible Ballistic Panels
Stab proof NIJ.0115 – Spike and Edge threats of strike energy up to 36 J
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
ARMOR OPTIONS COMPARISON CHART
RECOMMENDED
PE-X
COST-EFFECTIVE PANEL PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUN ROUNDS AND KNIFE/BLADE IMPACTS.
Standout Features
Dual-Threat Protection – Level IIIA + Knife/Blade
Ballistic & Knife-Resistant Panel for Tactical Use
Stops Handgun & Knife Threats
Resists multiple handgun rounds (up to .44 Magnum) and knife/blade attacks with minimal penetration
NIJ.06 IIIA + NIJ.0115.00 S1 Tested - Lightweight, durable design
Enhanced Protection – Withstands repeated strikes at 0° & 45° angles
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
MOST POPULAR
Flexcore
PREMIUM NIJ.06 LEVEL IIIA PROTECTION WITH A ULTRA-THIN PANEL PROVIDING PROTECTION FROM ALL HANDGUNS
Standout Features
Level IIIA Protection
Ultra-Flexible & Lightweight Panels.
Aramid Flexcore™ is a Ace Link Armor proprietary technology utilizing what’s the best in ballistic fabrics.
Only 0.23” (5.8mm) thin – which is thinner than average smartphone.
It’s the most flexible and the thinnest panel you can get!
Stops Multiple .44 Magnum Rounds
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
HIGHEST PROTECTION
Anti-Stab
COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUNS AND HIGH-ENERGY SPIKE/STAB IMPACTS UP TO 36J OF ENERGY
Standout Features
Level IIIA + Stab1 Protection
Multi-Threat Stab-Proof Protection
Stops Handgun/Spike/Slash/Stab threats
Dual Protection structure will stop multiple rounds of various handgun threats (up to .44 magnum) as well as spike and edged blades of up to 36 joules of impact energy
Bulletproof NIJ.06 IIIA – Lightweight and Indestructible Ballistic Panels
Stab proof NIJ.0115 – Spike and Edge threats of strike energy up to 36 J
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
ARMOR OPTIONS COMPARISON CHART
RECOMMENDED
PE-X
COST-EFFECTIVE PANEL PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUN ROUNDS AND KNIFE/BLADE IMPACTS.
Standout Features
Dual-Threat Protection – Level IIIA + Knife/Blade
Ballistic & Knife-Resistant Panel for Tactical Use
Stops Handgun & Knife Threats
Resists multiple handgun rounds (up to .44 Magnum) and knife/blade attacks with minimal penetration
NIJ.06 IIIA + NIJ.0115.00 S1 Tested - Lightweight, durable design
Enhanced Protection – Withstands repeated strikes at 0° & 45° angles
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
MOST POPULAR
Flexcore
PREMIUM NIJ.06 LEVEL IIIA PROTECTION WITH A ULTRA-THIN PANEL PROVIDING PROTECTION FROM ALL HANDGUNS
Standout Features
Level IIIA Protection
Ultra-Flexible & Lightweight Panels.
Aramid Flexcore™ is a Ace Link Armor proprietary technology utilizing what’s the best in ballistic fabrics.
Only 0.23” (5.8mm) thin – which is thinner than average smartphone.
It’s the most flexible and the thinnest panel you can get!
Stops Multiple .44 Magnum Rounds
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
HIGHEST PROTECTION
Anti-Stab
COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION AGAINST HANDGUNS AND HIGH-ENERGY SPIKE/STAB IMPACTS UP TO 36J OF ENERGY
Standout Features
Level IIIA + Stab1 Protection
Multi-Threat Stab-Proof Protection
Stops Handgun/Spike/Slash/Stab threats
Dual Protection structure will stop multiple rounds of various handgun threats (up to .44 magnum) as well as spike and edged blades of up to 36 joules of impact energy
Bulletproof NIJ.06 IIIA – Lightweight and Indestructible Ballistic Panels
Stab proof NIJ.0115 – Spike and Edge threats of strike energy up to 36 J
WEIGHT
THINNESS
FLEXIBILITY
PROTECTION
RAPID DEPLOYMENT
Built for the Moments You Can't Schedule
The SLC is a patrol-configuration vest designed to go from bag to body in seconds. Magnetic buckles close one-handed, the laser-cut shell keeps weight tight to your torso, and 2-way zippers on every side mean you're never fighting your own gear — putting it on or getting it off in an emergency.
SCALABLE PROTECTION
From Soft Armor Patrol to Side-Plated Response
Wear it as a Level IIIA soft armor vest with full 360° coverage for everyday duty, then slide 10×12" hard plates into the side-loading front and back pockets when the threat level rises. One platform that scales — patrol, security detail, or active-response — so you buy one vest, not three.
RAPID DEPLOYMENT
Built for the Moments You Can't Schedule
The SLC is a patrol-configuration vest designed to go from bag to body in seconds. Magnetic buckles close one-handed, the laser-cut shell keeps weight tight to your torso, and 2-way zippers on every side mean you're never fighting your own gear — putting it on or getting it off in an emergency.
SCALABLE PROTECTION
From Soft Armor Patrol to Side-Plated Response
Wear it as a Level IIIA soft armor vest with full 360° coverage for everyday duty, then slide 10×12" hard plates into the side-loading front and back pockets when the threat level rises. One platform that scales — patrol, security detail, or active-response — so you buy one vest, not three.
RAPID DEPLOYMENT
Built for the Moments You Can't Schedule
The SLC is a patrol-configuration vest designed to go from bag to body in seconds. Magnetic buckles close one-handed, the laser-cut shell keeps weight tight to your torso, and 2-way zippers on every side mean you're never fighting your own gear — putting it on or getting it off in an emergency.
SCALABLE PROTECTION
From Soft Armor Patrol to Side-Plated Response
Wear it as a Level IIIA soft armor vest with full 360° coverage for everyday duty, then slide 10×12" hard plates into the side-loading front and back pockets when the threat level rises. One platform that scales — patrol, security detail, or active-response — so you buy one vest, not three.
RAPID DEPLOYMENT
Built for the Moments You Can't Schedule
The SLC is a patrol-configuration vest designed to go from bag to body in seconds. Magnetic buckles close one-handed, the laser-cut shell keeps weight tight to your torso, and 2-way zippers on every side mean you're never fighting your own gear — putting it on or getting it off in an emergency.
SCALABLE PROTECTION
From Soft Armor Patrol to Side-Plated Response
Wear it as a Level IIIA soft armor vest with full 360° coverage for everyday duty, then slide 10×12" hard plates into the side-loading front and back pockets when the threat level rises. One platform that scales — patrol, security detail, or active-response — so you buy one vest, not three.
HIGHLIGTHED FEATURES
[01]
True 360° Protection, Not Just Front and Back
Most vests protect your chest and back and call it done. The SLC wraps NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA tested soft armor around your entire torso — front panel, back panel, and full cummerbund coverage on both sides. Stops 9mm, .357 Sig, and .44 Magnum from any angle. Choose PE-X, Flexcore, or Dual Protection panels to match your threat profile.
[02]
Side-Loading Plates — Scale Up in Seconds
The front and back plate pockets accept standard 10×12" hard armor plates up to 1.1" thick — and they load from the side, so you slide plates in or out without taking the vest apart. When the situation escalates, step up your protection: same vest, same fit, no second carrier to buy or store.
[03]
On in Seconds, Off in One Motion
Magnetic cummerbund buckles snap closed one-handed — even wearing gloves, even in the dark. Two-way zippers run front and back on both sides for flexible access and true emergency doffing. When seconds matter, the SLC is the vest that keeps up.
[04]
Laser-Cut Shell That Won't Fray or Fail
The 500D nylon-laminate shell uses laser-cut load-bearing channels instead of sewn-on, heat-cut MOLLE webbing — nothing to snag, fray, or rip off under load. Adjustable shoulder straps route comms cleanly, the spacer-mesh liner keeps air moving, and Velcro ID zones front and rear keep you identified.
HIGHLIGTHED FEATURES
[01]
True 360° Protection, Not Just Front and Back
Most vests protect your chest and back and call it done. The SLC wraps NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA tested soft armor around your entire torso — front panel, back panel, and full cummerbund coverage on both sides. Stops 9mm, .357 Sig, and .44 Magnum from any angle. Choose PE-X, Flexcore, or Dual Protection panels to match your threat profile.
[02]
Side-Loading Plates — Scale Up in Seconds
The front and back plate pockets accept standard 10×12" hard armor plates up to 1.1" thick — and they load from the side, so you slide plates in or out without taking the vest apart. When the situation escalates, step up your protection: same vest, same fit, no second carrier to buy or store.
[03]
On in Seconds, Off in One Motion
Magnetic cummerbund buckles snap closed one-handed — even wearing gloves, even in the dark. Two-way zippers run front and back on both sides for flexible access and true emergency doffing. When seconds matter, the SLC is the vest that keeps up.
[04]
Laser-Cut Shell That Won't Fray or Fail
The 500D nylon-laminate shell uses laser-cut load-bearing channels instead of sewn-on, heat-cut MOLLE webbing — nothing to snag, fray, or rip off under load. Adjustable shoulder straps route comms cleanly, the spacer-mesh liner keeps air moving, and Velcro ID zones front and rear keep you identified.
HIGHLIGTHED FEATURES
[01]
True 360° Protection, Not Just Front and Back
Most vests protect your chest and back and call it done. The SLC wraps NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA tested soft armor around your entire torso — front panel, back panel, and full cummerbund coverage on both sides. Stops 9mm, .357 Sig, and .44 Magnum from any angle. Choose PE-X, Flexcore, or Dual Protection panels to match your threat profile.
[02]
Side-Loading Plates — Scale Up in Seconds
The front and back plate pockets accept standard 10×12" hard armor plates up to 1.1" thick — and they load from the side, so you slide plates in or out without taking the vest apart. When the situation escalates, step up your protection: same vest, same fit, no second carrier to buy or store.
[03]
On in Seconds, Off in One Motion
Magnetic cummerbund buckles snap closed one-handed — even wearing gloves, even in the dark. Two-way zippers run front and back on both sides for flexible access and true emergency doffing. When seconds matter, the SLC is the vest that keeps up.
[04]
Laser-Cut Shell That Won't Fray or Fail
The 500D nylon-laminate shell uses laser-cut load-bearing channels instead of sewn-on, heat-cut MOLLE webbing — nothing to snag, fray, or rip off under load. Adjustable shoulder straps route comms cleanly, the spacer-mesh liner keeps air moving, and Velcro ID zones front and rear keep you identified.
HIGHLIGTHED FEATURES
[01]
True 360° Protection, Not Just Front and Back
Most vests protect your chest and back and call it done. The SLC wraps NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA tested soft armor around your entire torso — front panel, back panel, and full cummerbund coverage on both sides. Stops 9mm, .357 Sig, and .44 Magnum from any angle. Choose PE-X, Flexcore, or Dual Protection panels to match your threat profile.
[02]
Side-Loading Plates — Scale Up in Seconds
The front and back plate pockets accept standard 10×12" hard armor plates up to 1.1" thick — and they load from the side, so you slide plates in or out without taking the vest apart. When the situation escalates, step up your protection: same vest, same fit, no second carrier to buy or store.
[03]
On in Seconds, Off in One Motion
Magnetic cummerbund buckles snap closed one-handed — even wearing gloves, even in the dark. Two-way zippers run front and back on both sides for flexible access and true emergency doffing. When seconds matter, the SLC is the vest that keeps up.
[04]
Laser-Cut Shell That Won't Fray or Fail
The 500D nylon-laminate shell uses laser-cut load-bearing channels instead of sewn-on, heat-cut MOLLE webbing — nothing to snag, fray, or rip off under load. Adjustable shoulder straps route comms cleanly, the spacer-mesh liner keeps air moving, and Velcro ID zones front and rear keep you identified.
WHO IS THIS VEST FOR ?
Law Enforcement
OFFICERS
Security
PERSONNEL
Rapid Response
UNITS
Corrections
OFFICERS
Security-conscious
CIVILIANS
Gun Range
ENTHUSIASTS
SIDE LOAD VEST
The SLC Side Load is built for professionals who need full-perimeter protection that deploys fast. Magnetic buckles, 360° soft armor coverage, and side-load plate pockets keep patrol officers, security teams, and rapid-response units protected from every angle — without slowing them down.
360° SOFT ARMOR
FRONT, BACK AND CUMMERBUND PANELS WRAP LEVEL IIIA PROTECTION AROUND THE FULL TORSO.
SIDE-LOADING PLATE POCKETS
FRONT AND BACK POCKETS LOAD FROM THE SIDE — 10×12″ HARD PLATES UP TO 1.1″ THICK, NO NEED TO STRIP THE VEST.
MAGNETIC BUCKLES
CUMMERBUND CLOSES ONE-HANDED IN SECONDS — EVEN WITH GLOVES ON.
LASER-CUT SHELL
500D NYLON-LAMINATE LOAD-BEARING CHANNELS — NO HEAT-CUT MOLLE TO FRAY OR FAIL.
SPACER MESH
INNER LINER KEEPS AIR MOVING AND REDUCES HEAT RETENTION ON LONG SHIFTS.
2-WAY ZIPPERS
FRONT AND BACK, BOTH SIDES — FLEXIBLE ACCESS AND EMERGENCY DOFFING.
COMMS ROUTING
ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER STRAPS WITH RESERVED SPACE FOR RADIO AND ACCESSORY WIRING.
SWIFT-BUCKLE MOUNT
FRONT FLAP MOUNT ACCEPTS CUSTOM FRONT-FLAP ACCESSORIES.
VELCRO ID ZONES
HOOK-AND-LOOP ID PLACARD AREAS FRONT AND REAR FOR VISIBLE IDENTIFICATION.
CUMMERBUND SIZING
M 13″ / L 15″ / XL 18″ CUMMERBUND SETS FOR A DIALED-IN FIT.
TWO COLORS
BLACK OR RANGER GREEN — PATROL OR FIELD CONFIGURATION.
THREE ARMOR SYSTEMS
PE-X, FLEXCORE OR DUAL PROTECTION — PICK THE PANEL THAT MATCHES YOUR MISSION.
WHO IS THIS VEST FOR ?
Law Enforcement
OFFICERS
Security
PERSONNEL
Rapid Response
UNITS
Corrections
OFFICERS
Security-conscious
CIVILIANS
Gun Range
ENTHUSIASTS
SIDE LOAD VEST
The SLC Side Load is built for professionals who need full-perimeter protection that deploys fast. Magnetic buckles, 360° soft armor coverage, and side-load plate pockets keep patrol officers, security teams, and rapid-response units protected from every angle — without slowing them down.
360° SOFT ARMOR
FRONT, BACK AND CUMMERBUND PANELS WRAP LEVEL IIIA PROTECTION AROUND THE FULL TORSO.
SIDE-LOADING PLATE POCKETS
FRONT AND BACK POCKETS LOAD FROM THE SIDE — 10×12″ HARD PLATES UP TO 1.1″ THICK, NO NEED TO STRIP THE VEST.
MAGNETIC BUCKLES
CUMMERBUND CLOSES ONE-HANDED IN SECONDS — EVEN WITH GLOVES ON.
LASER-CUT SHELL
500D NYLON-LAMINATE LOAD-BEARING CHANNELS — NO HEAT-CUT MOLLE TO FRAY OR FAIL.
SPACER MESH
INNER LINER KEEPS AIR MOVING AND REDUCES HEAT RETENTION ON LONG SHIFTS.
2-WAY ZIPPERS
FRONT AND BACK, BOTH SIDES — FLEXIBLE ACCESS AND EMERGENCY DOFFING.
COMMS ROUTING
ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER STRAPS WITH RESERVED SPACE FOR RADIO AND ACCESSORY WIRING.
SWIFT-BUCKLE MOUNT
FRONT FLAP MOUNT ACCEPTS CUSTOM FRONT-FLAP ACCESSORIES.
VELCRO ID ZONES
HOOK-AND-LOOP ID PLACARD AREAS FRONT AND REAR FOR VISIBLE IDENTIFICATION.
CUMMERBUND SIZING
M 13″ / L 15″ / XL 18″ CUMMERBUND SETS FOR A DIALED-IN FIT.
TWO COLORS
BLACK OR RANGER GREEN — PATROL OR FIELD CONFIGURATION.
THREE ARMOR SYSTEMS
PE-X, FLEXCORE OR DUAL PROTECTION — PICK THE PANEL THAT MATCHES YOUR MISSION.
WHO IS THIS VEST FOR ?
Law Enforcement
OFFICERS
Security
PERSONNEL
Rapid Response
UNITS
Corrections
OFFICERS
Security-conscious
CIVILIANS
Gun Range
ENTHUSIASTS
SIDE LOAD VEST
The SLC Side Load is built for professionals who need full-perimeter protection that deploys fast. Magnetic buckles, 360° soft armor coverage, and side-load plate pockets keep patrol officers, security teams, and rapid-response units protected from every angle — without slowing them down.
360° SOFT ARMOR
FRONT, BACK AND CUMMERBUND PANELS WRAP LEVEL IIIA PROTECTION AROUND THE FULL TORSO.
SIDE-LOADING PLATE POCKETS
FRONT AND BACK POCKETS LOAD FROM THE SIDE — 10×12″ HARD PLATES UP TO 1.1″ THICK, NO NEED TO STRIP THE VEST.
MAGNETIC BUCKLES
CUMMERBUND CLOSES ONE-HANDED IN SECONDS — EVEN WITH GLOVES ON.
LASER-CUT SHELL
500D NYLON-LAMINATE LOAD-BEARING CHANNELS — NO HEAT-CUT MOLLE TO FRAY OR FAIL.
SPACER MESH
INNER LINER KEEPS AIR MOVING AND REDUCES HEAT RETENTION ON LONG SHIFTS.
2-WAY ZIPPERS
FRONT AND BACK, BOTH SIDES — FLEXIBLE ACCESS AND EMERGENCY DOFFING.
COMMS ROUTING
ADJUSTABLE SHOULDER STRAPS WITH RESERVED SPACE FOR RADIO AND ACCESSORY WIRING.
SWIFT-BUCKLE MOUNT
FRONT FLAP MOUNT ACCEPTS CUSTOM FRONT-FLAP ACCESSORIES.
VELCRO ID ZONES
HOOK-AND-LOOP ID PLACARD AREAS FRONT AND REAR FOR VISIBLE IDENTIFICATION.
CUMMERBUND SIZING
M 13″ / L 15″ / XL 18″ CUMMERBUND SETS FOR A DIALED-IN FIT.
TWO COLORS
BLACK OR RANGER GREEN — PATROL OR FIELD CONFIGURATION.
THREE ARMOR SYSTEMS
PE-X, FLEXCORE OR DUAL PROTECTION — PICK THE PANEL THAT MATCHES YOUR MISSION.
SPECIFICATION:
Carrier Fabric
500D nylon laminate with laser-cut load-bearing channels · Black or Ranger Green
Plate Cut :
Standard 10×12" SAPI compatible
Cummerbund Sizes :
M (35–39") · L (39–43") · XL (43–47") · XXL (47–51")
Colors:
Black Multicam · Multicam
SPECIFICATION:
Plate Compatibility
Up to 11×14" hard armor plates
Plate Cut :
Standard 10×12" SAPI compatible
Cummerbund Sizes :
M (35–39") · L (39–43") · XL (43–47") · XXL (47–51")
Colors:
Black Multicam · Multicam
SPECIFICATION:
Plate Compatibility
Up to 11×14" hard armor plates
Plate Cut :
Standard 10×12" SAPI compatible
Cummerbund Sizes :
M (35–39") · L (39–43") · XL (43–47") · XXL (47–51")
Colors:
Black Multicam · Multicam
SPECIFICATION:
Plate Compatibility
Up to 11×14" hard armor plates
Plate Cut :
Standard 10×12" SAPI compatible
Cummerbund Sizes :
M (35–39") · L (39–43") · XL (43–47") · XXL (47–51")
Colors:
Black Multicam · Multicam
Standards & Coverage:
Third Party Verified
Independently NIJ-tested at an independent lab.
STANAG 2920 Fragment Tested
Defeats 17-grain fragments above 2,100 ft/s, exceeding NATO benchmarks.
Manufactured in USA
Designed, tested and assembled in the USA. American-built quality you can trust.
Standards & Coverage:
Third Party Verified
Independently NIJ-tested at an independent lab.
STANAG 2920 Fragment Tested
Defeats 17-grain fragments above 2,100 ft/s, exceeding NATO benchmarks.
Manufactured in USA
Designed, tested and assembled in the USA. American-built quality you can trust.
Standards & Coverage:
Third Party Verified
Independently NIJ-tested at an independent lab.
STANAG 2920 Fragment Tested
Defeats 17-grain fragments above 2,100 ft/s, exceeding NATO benchmarks.
Manufactured in USA
Designed, tested and assembled in the USA. American-built quality you can trust.
Standards & Coverage:
Third Party Verified
Independently NIJ-tested at an independent lab.
STANAG 2920 Fragment Tested
Defeats 17-grain fragments above 2,100 ft/s, exceeding NATO benchmarks.
Manufactured in USA
Designed, tested and assembled in the USA. American-built quality you can trust.
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