# Ace Link Armor > Ace Link Armor designs, manufactures, and tests NIJ-rated body armor in the USA — bulletproof vests, hard armor plates, plate carriers, soft armor panels, ballistic helmets, bulletproof backpacks, and tactical gear. ISO 9001:2015 certified, with independent NIJ 0101.06 laboratory testing and an industry-leading 8-year warranty on soft armor. Ships from Santa Ana, California. Key facts: NIJ Level IIIA soft armor stops handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum; Level III/III+/IV hard plates stop rifle threats including armor-piercing rounds (Level IV). Body armor is legal for civilians in 49 of 50 US states (Connecticut requires in-person purchase; convicted felons are federally prohibited). ## Products - [Bulletproof Vests](https://acelinkarmor.com/bulletproof-vests): NIJ Level IIIA vests for police, EMS, security, military, and civilians — concealable (Spectre, HALO), duty (Patrol, Livewire), and tactical (CIBV Cataphract) models - [Armor Plates](https://acelinkarmor.com/armor-plates): Level III, III+, and IV ceramic and polyethylene rifle plates, side plates, 10x12 and 11x14 sizes - [Plate Carriers](https://acelinkarmor.com/plate-carriers): Quadrelease quick-release, React minimalist, SKELETAC ultralight, and Warfighter tactical carriers - [Soft Armor](https://acelinkarmor.com/soft-armor): Level IIIA replacement panels — Flexcore, PE-X, and aramid sets, including stab-resistant dual protection - [Ballistic Helmets](https://acelinkarmor.com/ballistic-helmets): Level IIIA MICH, PASGT, and Special Mission high-cut helmets - [Bulletproof Backpacks](https://acelinkarmor.com/bulletproof-backpacks): Level IIIA armored backpacks and ballistic inserts - [Bundles](https://acelinkarmor.com/bundles): Complete carrier + armor packages at package pricing - [Tactical Gear](https://acelinkarmor.com/tactical-gear): Vest carriers, MOLLE pouches, placards, and accessories ## Resources - [Armor Guide Blog](https://acelinkarmor.com/blog): Guides on protection levels, NIJ standards, and choosing body armor - [Certifications](https://acelinkarmor.com/certifications): NIJ testing and ISO 9001:2015 / BA 9000 quality certifications - [Government Sales](https://acelinkarmor.com/government-sales): Procurement for agencies and departments - [Contact](https://acelinkarmor.com/contact): Tel +1 321-758-8770, info@acelinkusa.com