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SKU: B4C1012

Type: Body Armor

Vendor: NCSTAR

VISM Level IV Ceramic/PE Composite Plate

Name: VISM Level IV Ceramic/PE Composite Plate
Brand: NCSTAR
SKU: B4C1012
Price: 254.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

VISM by NcStar · Hard Armor Plate

VISM Level IV Ceramic/PE Composite Plate

A 10" × 12" hard armor plate, SKU B4C1012, built as a ceramic strike face over a polyethylene composite backer at about 5.5 lb. NcStar rates it at Level IV, stating it is capable of stopping .30 caliber AP and M2 rounds at a 166-grain bullet weight. Sold as a single plate.

SKU B4C1012Ceramic / PE composite10" × 12" · ~5.5 lbLevel IV, as rated by NcStar

Ceramic buys you the armour-piercing threat and asks for handling discipline in return. A dropped ceramic plate can be cracked through and still look untouched from the outside.

What's Included

One plate per order, in a single configuration. Front and rear coverage is two plates. Tap to see what ships.

VIEW ▾In the Package — one plate, sold singly

1× VISM Level IV Ceramic/PE Composite Plate · SKU B4C1012
Ceramic strike face over a polyethylene composite backer
10" × 12" · approximately 5.5 lb (2,495 g)
Sold as a single plate — front and rear coverage requires two
Carrier, soft armor and plate bag are sourced separately

▾Specifications

VISM Level IV Ceramic/PE Composite Plate — specifications

Specification	Detail
Brand	VISM by NcStar
SKU	B4C1012
Protection level	Level IV, as rated by NcStar: "Rated at level IV — capable of stopping .30 caliber AP and M2 rounds with a bullet weight of 166 grains"
Threat named	.30 caliber AP and M2 rounds, 166-grain bullet weight, as stated by NcStar
Construction	Ceramic strike face with a polyethylene (PE) composite backer
Dimensions	10" × 12"
Weight	Approximately 5.5 lb (2,495 g)
Sold as	A single plate
Shipping restriction	MED-TAC does not ship body armor to Connecticut or New York

The protection level and threat above are NcStar’s own wording for SKU B4C1012. Level IV is the armour-piercing tier, defined by the .30 caliber M2 AP round — the threat NcStar names for this plate. Hard armor covers the plate footprint; handgun and fragmentation coverage across the rest of the torso comes from soft armor worn with it.

▾Who Carries It

Law enforcement tactical teams and patrol rifle programs facing rifle-caliber threats · Military users in AP-capable threat environments · Agencies specifying hard armor for a plate carrier already in service.

Match the plate to the pocket: this is a 10" × 12" plate and the carrier has to be cut for it. Handle ceramic with more care than steel or polyethylene — store plates flat and supported, orient the ceramic strike face outward, and build a drop-reporting rule into the armor policy. Hard armor is a wear item. Inspect a plate after any ballistic strike, hard crush or significant drop, replace it if there is any doubt, and record the in-service date when it is issued.

Genuine VISM

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, South Florida, US of A — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

Built around MARCH. Every kit we sell maps to the MARCH protocol — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia. Learn the sequence in our complete MARCH guide.

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.

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 makes Level IV protection different from Level III+?

NIJ Level IV is tested against .30 caliber M2 Armor Piercing (AP) ammunition — a 166-grain steel-core round fired at 2,880 fps. This is a dramatically harder ballistic challenge than Level III+ SRT threats (M855, 7.62×39 MSC). Defeating M2 AP requires ceramic armor materials with extreme hardness capable of fracturing a hardened steel core traveling at high velocity. Level III+ plates use ceramic or UHMWPE to stop common rifle rounds; Level IV plates must also stop purpose-built AP rounds designed to defeat armor.

Is the VISM Level IV plate NIJ certified or independently tested?

The VISM Level IV Ceramic/PE Composite Plate (B4C1012) is independently tested to meet or exceed Level IV standards — meaning it was tested at an accredited ballistics laboratory against Level IV threat criteria. It is not currently listed on the NIJ's formal Compliant Products List (CPL). For agencies or applications requiring formal NIJ certification documentation, verify with MED-TAC International whether formal NIJ listing is available for this SKU or consider NIJ-listed alternatives.

Can the VISM Level IV plate stop all rifle threats?

Yes — a plate rated to Level IV provides protection against all NIJ levels below it, including Level III (7.62×51mm NATO M80 FMJ), Level III+ SRT threats (M855, 7.62×39mm MSC), and all handgun threats. Level IV represents the highest standard NIJ protection classification. The one category not addressed by any standard NIJ level is explosive fragmentation, which requires specialized FRAG-rated armor. For typical rifle and handgun threats encountered in law enforcement and civilian contexts, Level IV provides comprehensive protection.

How heavy is the VISM Level IV Ceramic/PE Composite Plate?

The VISM Level IV Ceramic/PE Composite Plate (B4C1012) weighs approximately 5.5 lbs (2,495 g) for the 10"×12" size. This is heavier than UHMWPE-only Level III plates (~3.0 lbs) but comparable to many ceramic composite Level IV plates from other manufacturers. The weight difference reflects the density of the ceramic strike face required to achieve Level IV AP defeat capability. Front + rear plate system weight with Level IV plates is approximately 11 lbs, which is a standard carried load for military personnel in combat roles.

Does the VISM Level IV plate need a soft armor backer?

The VISM Level IV Ceramic/PE Composite Plate is rated as a standalone plate — it does not require a soft armor backer to achieve its stated Level IV ballistic performance. The PE composite backer integrated into the plate construction handles the energy absorption function that a separate soft armor backer would otherwise provide. Operators may optionally add a soft armor panel for additional coverage of carrier gaps or as a supplemental handgun protection layer, but it is not required for the plate's rated performance.