Combat Systems® III.A ballistic insert for Templar's Gear® CIBV

These ballistic inserts from the Czech brand Combat Systems are designed for plate carriers and ballistic vests, in this case for the Templar's Gear CIBV Cataphract ballistic vest, and fall into the category of so-called soft armor. Thanks to this, they can stop pistol-caliber bullets.

Soft armor is flexible

The advantage of so-called soft armor inserts is their high flexibility – these ballistic inserts adapt to the shape of the user's body. Meanwhile, they protect against pistol-caliber rounds (such as 9mm Luger, .44 Mag, or .357 Sig) and also against shrapnel.

Minimizing impact

The goal of Combat Systems' ballistic inserts is to minimize the secondary effect (trauma effect, i.e., vest deflection at the point of bullet impact) on the user's body. Primarily, however, it is essential that the ballistic inserts stop bullets from handguns that have high impact energy.

The best materials

Combat Systems uses the best materials available on the market for manufacturing ballistic inserts. Specifically, laminates from American Honeywell, especially those based on UHMWPE from Spectra fiber. Combat Systems inserts do not need any additional materials to reduce trauma because the ballistic material itself reduces trauma excellently.

Beyond American standards

Combat Systems ballistic inserts go even further, beyond the American standard NIJ 0101.04, and because of this, they are capable of stopping bullets like Tokarev or Makarov. These are easily accessible yet dangerous. It is also noteworthy that the ballistic insert itself is enclosed in a waterproof cover and sealed using ultrasonic technology.

Tested with bullets

Combat Systems, of course, tested the effectiveness of their ballistic inserts with various types of bullets at different speeds. The following information about specific test parameters comes from their website:

• 9×19 mm 124 gr FMJ: 436m/s
• .44 Remington 240 gr SJHP: 436m/s
• 7.62×25 Tokarev 85 gr FMJ: 469m/s
• 9×18 Makarov 95 gr MSC: 315m/s
• 9×19 Action 5 124 gr: 436m/s

Benefits you need to know about:

• high-quality ballistic inserts for plate carriers and vests
• for Templar's Gear CIBV Cataphract
• includes front, back and side inserts and an insert for the neck protector
  
• made of 100% UHMWPE Honeywell Spectra Shield
• meets NIJ 0101.04 standard – standard US Level III.A
• goes beyond this standard (stops Tokarev or Makarov bullets)
• complies with STANAG 2920, fragmentation resistance V50=606 m/s
• 10-year warranty
• made in the Czech Republic

The product is designed and manufactured exclusively for use in security forces (Police, Army, IRS units) or use by people involved in ensuring public order (Municipal Police, designated state reserves) or for personal self-defense. The product is not categorized as PPE, therefore it cannot be used for activities other than those mentioned above, specifically it cannot be used for sports activities or security guard duties.