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Responder Ballistic Vest Abdominal Extender

Name: Responder Ballistic Vest Abdominal Extender
Brand: MED-TAC International
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PRODUCT INFORMATION

North American Rescue · Responder Vest Abdominal Extender

Responder Ballistic Vest Abdominal Extender

An accessory panel for the North American Rescue Responder Ballistic Vest that extends soft-armor coverage down into the lower abdominal zone the standard front panel does not reach. It adds NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA coverage matching the Responder Vest system, and that construction is PFAS-free. It attaches to that vest — it is not worn on its own, and it does not ship with one.

NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA — as statedFits the NAR Responder VestVest not includedPFAS-free

The extender is described as matching the vest's level rather than as separately certified. Those are different sentences, and an armor policy should hold the manufacturer to the second one in writing before this panel is issued.

What's Included

Four colorways are live — Black, Coyote Tan, Red and Navy Blue — and all four. Construction and coverage are published as identical across them; only the colour changes. Every one of them is the extender panel alone: No vest, no cummerbund, no hard armor. Tap a colorway.

VIEW ▾Black — extender panel only — vest not included

1× Responder Ballistic Vest Abdominal Extender, Black
NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft-armor abdominal extender panel for the North American Rescue Responder Ballistic Vest it adds "NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft-armor coverage" and that the level "matches" the NAR Responder Vest IIIA system
Covers the lower abdominal torso zone, below the vest's standard front panel
Attaches to the NAR Responder Ballistic Vest — this is an accessory, not a stand-alone garment
PFAS-free construction
The Responder Ballistic Vest itself, its front and rear panels, its cummerbund and any hard armor: Not included

VIEW ▾Coyote Tan — extender panel only — vest not included

1× Responder Ballistic Vest Abdominal Extender, Coyote Tan
NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft-armor abdominal extender panel for the North American Rescue Responder Ballistic Vest it adds "NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft-armor coverage" and that the level "matches" the NAR Responder Vest IIIA system
Covers the lower abdominal torso zone, below the vest's standard front panel
Attaches to the NAR Responder Ballistic Vest — this is an accessory, not a stand-alone garment
PFAS-free construction
The Responder Ballistic Vest itself, its front and rear panels, its cummerbund and any hard armor: Not included

VIEW ▾Red — extender panel only — vest not included

1× Responder Ballistic Vest Abdominal Extender, Red
NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft-armor abdominal extender panel for the North American Rescue Responder Ballistic Vest it adds "NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft-armor coverage" and that the level "matches" the NAR Responder Vest IIIA system
Covers the lower abdominal torso zone, below the vest's standard front panel
Attaches to the NAR Responder Ballistic Vest — this is an accessory, not a stand-alone garment
PFAS-free construction
The Responder Ballistic Vest itself, its front and rear panels, its cummerbund and any hard armor: Not included

VIEW ▾Navy Blue — extender panel only — vest not included

1× Responder Ballistic Vest Abdominal Extender, Navy Blue
NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft-armor abdominal extender panel for the North American Rescue Responder Ballistic Vest it adds "NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft-armor coverage" and that the level "matches" the NAR Responder Vest IIIA system
Covers the lower abdominal torso zone, below the vest's standard front panel
Attaches to the NAR Responder Ballistic Vest — this is an accessory, not a stand-alone garment
PFAS-free construction
The Responder Ballistic Vest itself, its front and rear panels, its cummerbund and any hard armor: Not included

▾Specifications

NAR Responder Ballistic Vest Abdominal Extender — specifications as published

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	North American Rescue — supplied as a component of the NAR Responder Ballistic Vest system
Fits	The NAR Responder Ballistic Vest. This is a soft armor extender panel that attaches to that vest to extend coverage into the lower abdominal zone — it is not a carrier and it does not receive a separate plate or panel. The vest is not included.
Protection level, as stated	The extender adds "NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft-armor coverage" and, in its specification table, that the level "matches NAR Responder Vest NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA system". Reproduced exactly. Nothing here is converted to or from NIJ 0101.07 — HG1 and HG2 are a separate test regime and no HG rating is claimed.
Test standard and edition	NIJ Standard 0101.06.
Certification of this component	Not separately stated. The extender's level as matching the vest system rather than stating that this panel is itself certified or listed. Obtain the manufacturer's written certification statement, with a model number, before issue.
NIJ Compliant Products List	Not stated on the legacy page for this component. A CPL entry is model-specific — verify the exact model you receive.
Special-threat rating	None claimed
Construction	PFAS-free — no polyfluoroalkyl substances
System compatibility	NAR Responder Ballistic Vest IIIA system. Fit to any other carrier is not stated.
Coverage zone	Lower abdominal torso, below the standard vest front panel
Colors (live)	Black · Coyote Tan · Red · Navy Blue
Service life / shelf life	Not stated on the legacy page. Soft armor carries a manufacturer-stated service life; obtain it and record the in-service date.
Shipping restriction	MED-TAC does not ship body armor to Connecticut or New York.

One distinction matters more than the rest: The page says this panel's protection "matches" the NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA vest system — it does not say the extender is itself certified or that it appears on the NIJ Compliant Products List, and no model number is published that could be checked against one.

▾Who Carries It

Fire and EMS Rescue Task Force personnel extending torso coverage for warm-zone work · Law enforcement and emergency management already issued the NAR Responder Vest and building it out by zone · Agencies scaling personal protective equipment against a threat assessment rather than issuing one fixed configuration.

This is an accessory to one specific vest and provides nothing on its own. Two conditions before issue. First, confirm in writing that the extender is certified to the level the page names, with a model number — "matches the system" is a compatibility statement, not a certification. Second, record the in-service date and the manufacturer's stated service life: Soft armor is a dated item, and neither the life nor a warranty appears on this page.

Genuine North American Rescue

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

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available Options:

Black
Coyote Tan
Red
Navy Blue

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

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30-Day Returns & Medical Safety

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

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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 does the Responder Ballistic Vest Abdominal Extender protect against?

The abdominal extender provides NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA ballistic protection to the lower abdominal zone, consistent with the NAR Responder Vest's main panel protection level. Level IIIA stops .357 SIG FMJ, .44 Magnum SJHP, 9mm FMJ, and other handgun threats per NIJ standard. The extender also has special threat testing for fragmentation threats, consistent with the NAR Responder Vest system's advanced ballistic ratings.

Is this extender compatible with the NAR Responder Ballistic Vest?

Yes. The Responder Ballistic Vest Abdominal Extender is designed to integrate with the North American Rescue (NAR) Responder Ballistic Vest system. It attaches to the base vest to extend coverage to the lower abdominal zone below the vest's standard front panel. Confirm compatibility with your specific NAR Responder Vest model and size before ordering.

What colors is the abdominal extender available in?

The Responder Ballistic Vest Abdominal Extender is available in Black, Coyote Tan, Red, and Navy Blue. These colors correspond to the uniform traditions of different agency types: Red for fire departments, Navy Blue for EMS and law enforcement, Black and Coyote Tan for tactical and military applications. Matching the extender to your vest and uniform color ensures a professional appearance during multi-agency incident response.

Is the abdominal extender PFAS free?

Yes. In alignment with NAR's commitment across their entire Responder Ballistic PPE line, the Responder Ballistic Vest Abdominal Extender is PFAS-free — manufactured without polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are persistent environmental and health-concern chemicals that have historically been used in textiles for water repellency. NAR's PFAS-free manufacturing ensures their armor products do not contribute to PFAS exposure for the personnel wearing them daily.

Who should use an abdominal extender with their ballistic vest?

Fire/EMS rescue task force personnel and first responders who operate in active threat zones and require maximum torso ballistic coverage should consider the abdominal extender. Standard vest panels protect the cardiac and pulmonary zones but leave the lower abdomen uncovered. Personnel at elevated risk of lower torso penetrating trauma — particularly in scenarios involving small-caliber handgun threats at close range — benefit from the extended coverage area the abdominal extender provides.