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SKU: BNIJPC1012

Type: Body Armor

Vendor: NCSTAR

VISM NIJ Certified Level III 10x12 Ballistic Plate

Name: VISM NIJ Certified Level III 10x12 Ballistic Plate
Brand: NCSTAR
SKU: BNIJPC1012
Price: 367.0 AUD
Availability: InStock

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

VISM by NcStar · Hard Armor Plate

VISM NIJ Certified Level III 10x12 Ballistic Plate

A single curved Shooter's Cut hard armor plate, 10 in. x 12 in., built from a three-layer UHMWPE laminate — certified to NIJ Standard 0101.06 Level III, part number BNIJPC1012. That certification is what separates it from VISM's other Level III plate, BPC1012/BPC1114: that plate is independently tested to the manufacturer's "Level III+" rating and is not NIJ certified. This one is, and the price reflects it.

NIJ 0101.06 Level III — Certified3-layer UHMWPE laminateCurved Shooter's Cut · 10 in. x 12 in.Part number BNIJPC1012

A certification attaches to a model number and an edition of a standard, not to a material or a level. BNIJPC1012 and NIJ Standard 0101.06 are the two things worth having on file — request the certificate and the Compliant Products List entry from MED-TAC before the plate goes into a carrier.

What's Included

One plate per order. This listing has a single variant — there is no size, cut or level to choose. Tap the section to read exactly what ships and what the legacy page does not establish.

VIEW ▾In the Package — one plate, part number BNIJPC1012

1× VISM by NcStar hard armor plate, 10 in. x 12 in., part number BNIJPC1012 · NIJ Standard 0101.06 Level III certified — this is the plate in the VISM Level III line that carries the certification
Certification is the difference between this plate and VISM's other Level III plate, BPC1012/BPC1114, which is independently tested to the manufacturer's "Level III+" rating and is not NIJ certified
Three-layer Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) laminate
Curved Shooter's Cut profile
Sold as a single plate. A front-and-rear pair is two purchases — the legacy page does not describe this listing as a set.
No carrier, no soft armor backer, no side plate and no plate bag are included
The legacy page states no weight, no thickness, no areal density and no strike-face marking for this plate.

▾Specifications

VISM NIJ Certified Level III 10x12 Ballistic Plate — specifications as published

Specification	Detail
Brand	VISM by NcStar
Model / part number	BNIJPC1012
Protection level	NIJ Standard 0101.06 Level III — certified. This is the certified plate in the VISM Level III line; VISM's other Level III plate (BPC1012/BPC1114) is independently tested to the manufacturer's "Level III+" rating and is not NIJ certified. Nothing here is converted to or from NIJ 0101.07 — RF1, RF2 and RF3 are a separate test regime and no RF rating is claimed for this plate.
Test standard and edition	NIJ Standard 0101.06.
NIJ Compliant Products List	The legacy page states BNIJPC1012 appears on the NIJ Compliant Products List. MED-TAC does not publish the certificate number or the CPL entry itself on this listing. Procurement officers whose policy requires the certificate and the current CPL entry on file should request both from MED-TAC before issue — a CPL entry is model-specific and worth confirming at the point of purchase.
Threat, as published	The legacy page names one tested round: 7.62×51mm NATO M80 FMJ ball at 2,780 fps, the NIJ 0101.06 Level III test round. No other calibre is presented as a test result for this plate, so no wider round table is printed here.
Stand-alone or in-conjunction-with (ICW)	Supplied as stand-alone armor. Where MED-TAC stocks an in-conjunction-with plate, that requirement is stated explicitly on its own listing; this item carries none. That is MED-TAC's sourcing statement for this item, not a manufacturer test result — the manufacturer publishes no ICW designation for this model. Agencies whose armor policy requires the tested configuration on file should obtain it from the manufacturer in writing before procurement.
Multi-hit rating	Not stated on the legacy page
Special-threat rating	None claimed. This plate is presented as NIJ 0101.06 Level III only, not as a special-threat or "Level III+" plate.
Construction	Three-layer UHMWPE laminate, pressed and curved
Cut and curve	Curved Shooter's Cut
Size	10 in. x 12 in.
Weight	Not stated on the legacy page
Thickness	Not stated on the legacy page
Areal density	Not stated on the legacy page
Strike-face marking	Not stated on the legacy page. Read the label on the plate and confirm which face goes outward before it is loaded into a carrier.
Quantity per listing	Single plate
Warranty	Not stated on the legacy page
Service life / shelf life	Not stated on the legacy page. Armor carries a manufacturer-stated service life; obtain it and record the in-service date.
Country of origin	Not stated on the legacy page
Shipping restriction	MED-TAC does not ship body armor to Connecticut or New York.

This plate is NIJ Standard 0101.06 Level III certified, part number BNIJPC1012 — the fact that distinguishes it from VISM's other Level III plate, BPC1012/BPC1114, which is independently tested to the manufacturer's "Level III+" rating but carries no NIJ certification. Every other entry above is reproduced from the legacy product page or marked as not stated. MED-TAC does not publish the certificate number or the Compliant Products List entry for this model on this listing; procurement officers whose policy requires them on file should request both from MED-TAC, along with a weight and a service life figure, before this plate is issued.

▾Who Carries It

Law enforcement agencies whose procurement rules require NIJ-certified armor, not independently tested armor · Correctional and court security staging carriers for rifle-threat response · Government and municipal buyers who must show a documented certification chain · Prepared civilians who want a published NIJ certification behind the plate rather than a manufacturer designation.

This is what separates BNIJPC1012 from VISM's other Level III plate: BPC1012 and BPC1114 are independently tested to the manufacturer's "Level III+" rating and are not NIJ certified. This plate is — a buyer choosing between the two at their different prices is choosing on certification.

MED-TAC does not publish the certificate number or the Compliant Products List entry for this model. Agencies whose procurement rules require them on file should request the certificate and the CPL entry from MED-TAC before issue, along with the manufacturer's stated service life so an in-service date can be recorded — a plate is a dated item.

Genuine VISM

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

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Order Processing & Tracking

Standard Gear: In-stock medical devices, consumables, and tactical packs process within 48 hours.

Stocked Kit Bags: Custom-built kits ship within 7-10 days as they are assembled by hand at our South Florida facility.

Automated carrier tracking details are emailed immediately upon shipment dispatch.

30-Day Returns & Medical Safety

Returns: Unused, unopened equipment in original manufacturer packaging is eligible for return within 30 days of delivery.

Bio-Safety Notice: To ensure sterility and patient safety, medical consumables with opened or broken tamper-evident seals cannot be returned.

Return Facility: MED-TAC International Corp., 15757 Pines Blvd, Suite 154, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027.

Export Compliance

North American Rescue (NAR) products and rifle hard armor plates are strictly restricted to US and APO/FPO addresses and cannot be exported internationally.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between 'NIJ certified' and 'independently tested to NIJ standards'?

NIJ certification (formal) means the product has passed the NIJ's Voluntary Product Certification Program — production samples were tested at an NIJ-recognized laboratory, the product appears on the NIJ Compliant Products List (CPL), and ongoing surveillance testing of production samples is required to maintain certification. 'Independently tested' means the manufacturer had samples tested at a lab against NIJ test protocols but did not undergo the formal NIJ certification program — there is no CPL listing and no ongoing production surveillance. The BNIJPC1012 is formally NIJ-certified and CPL-listed.

Does NIJ Level III protect against M855 Green Tip (5.56mm steel core)?

No — NIJ Level III certification tests against 7.62×51mm NATO M80 FMJ ball at 2,780 fps. M855 Green Tip (5.56mm, 62 gr with steel penetrator) is NOT required for Level III certification. Many UHMWPE Level III plates — including this VISM NIJ Certified plate — may not reliably stop M855 due to the steel penetrator core. If M855 defeat is required, a Level III+ SRT plate (specifically tested against M855) or a Level IV plate should be selected.

How do I verify the NIJ certification status of this plate?

NIJ-certified products are listed on the NIJ Compliant Products List (CPL), publicly available at nij.ojp.gov. Search for VISM or NcStar and the BNIJPC1012 model to verify its certification status. The CPL includes the protection level, testing standard, and certification date for each listed product. If a plate is not on the CPL, it is not formally NIJ-certified regardless of what its marketing claims.

What does the three-layer UHMWPE construction provide over single-layer designs?

The three-layer UHMWPE construction of the BNIJPC1012 creates redundant ballistic barriers within the plate. Each layer contributes to decelerating and stopping the incoming projectile through fiber stretching and energy absorption. Multi-layer laminate construction also improves impact energy distribution across the plate surface — spreading the deformation footprint and reducing backface deformation compared to thinner single-layer designs. The three-layer construction is the specific configuration tested and certified to NIJ Level III for this plate.

Is this plate suitable for law enforcement agency procurement?

Yes — the VISM NIJ Certified Level III Ballistic Plate (BNIJPC1012) is formally NIJ 0101.06 certified and appears on the NIJ Compliant Products List, making it compliant with most law enforcement agency procurement requirements that specify NIJ-certified armor. Many departments, agencies, and government entities specifically require NIJ-listed certification for ballistic protection equipment. Contact MED-TAC International for volume pricing, agency purchase orders, and documentation support for procurement processes.