Marrero Armor - Lightweight Rifle Plate (Level 3+)

Marrero Armor is a niche manufacturer in the US.  Before starting MA, Hans Marrero was the Senior Instructor for the US Marines' hand-to-hand combat school, and in charge of global training for Taser Corporation (now Axon). He and his business partner Brian Beckwith (an F/A-18 pilot, and VP for Axon) started Marrero Armor with the priority of saving lives.

Hans and his team have developed a number of patented technologies for hard armour including rifle plates and ballistic shields.

The Marrero HAPLW (Hard Armour Plate, Lightweight) is a simple but highly protective NIJ CERTIFIED rifle plate designed for daily wear.

• NIJ Certified (0101.06) Level III
• STAND ALONE plate (see note below re: foam backing)
• Weight;  2.2 lbs / 1.0 kg (for 10x12 size)
• 0.8" thick with foam backing, approx. 0.6" without foam backing* (see below)
• Composite material (non fragile)
• Available in various sizes from 5x7 to 10x12
• Multi-curve (except 6x6 which is single curve, and 5x7 which is flat)

In addition to meeting NIJ Level III (aka "RF1" in NIJ .07) , the plate has been tested in an NIJ-certified lab to additional threats, above what is required by NIJ;

• 7.62 x 51 (Nato M80 147gr) <-- NIJ Test threat
• 7.62 x 39 (Chinese/Russian MSC)
• 5.56 x 45 (M193 55, 62, and 77 grain) 
• 5.45 x 39 MSC
• all lesser threats

* Foam Backing Option
Most sizes of the HAPLW are available with foam backing, or "no foam" versions.  If you are wearing the plate over soft body armour (any level) then select the "no foam" version.  If you are wearing the plate as a stand-alone (not over any soft armour) then use the Foam version.  The 5x7 plate is available only as a no-foam plate.