When a bullet strikes body armor, the energy from the impact is transferred to the armor. What happens to the armor depends on the type and material. Soft armor flexes and “catches” the bullet, whereas hard armor can either shatter the bullet (steel), dissipate the force by breaking apart (ceramic), or capture the bullet by melting around it (polyethylene).
The Ironside™ Rifle Plate performs very well in tests against back face deformation (BFD) and energy transfer and is designed with BFD in mind. Nevertheless, there is still a sizeable amount of energy transferred when armor is struck by a bullet.
The Ironside Trauma Pads are specially engineered to mitigate blunt force trauma in the event of a bullet strike, reducing the amount of back face deformation that could occur which, in turn, can mitigate the risk of injury after impact.
Designed to be worn in conjunction behind your body armor, our Trauma Pads reduce the amount of energy transferred to your body, reducing felt energy through your armor. Its 9.25” x 12.25” cut is compatible with the Ironside Level III steel armor plate.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Compatibility: Ironside Level III Rifle Plate
- Weight: 5.3 ounces
Trauma pads are non-ballistic and offer no increase in ballistic protection.