Body Armor / Dragon Skin

Tactical and Concealed Rifle Defeating Body Armor

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NOTICE: SGLI/VGLI Insurance Issue

True or False: SGLI won't pay if I die while wearing privately purchased body armor or a privately purchased helmet.

False: SGLI claims are paid regardless of body armor or helmet type. Wearing body armor or a helmet is not a requirement for a SGLI claim to be paid.

Reference: http://insurance.va.gov/sgliSite/SGLI/mythsRumors.htm

SOV™ Flexible Body Armor

Developments in body armor over the last thirty years are numerous, but very few actually have revolutionized the industry. The last two major developments were the introduction of Kevlar and Spectra products which significantly lowered weights compared to ballistic nylon. Now, Pinnacle Armor presents a revolutionary technology called DRAGON SKIN^®, the first practical, FLEXIBLE BODY ARMOR that defeats rifle rounds.

Pinnacle Armor was founded by a noted inventor and author in the field of ballistic armor, Murray Neal. Mr. Neal has relied on his combined expertise of ballistic sciences and field experience to jointly achieve a quantum leap in technology-the first flexible body armor that defeats rifle fire. Now you can wear armor that flexes and molds to the contours of your body and allows for greater coverage than a rigid 10" x 12" plate which is the typical coverage offered in current technology.

SOV™ flexible armor is completely fabricated in the USA for American Special Forces, Police Tactical Teams and approved foreign militaries.

Unmatched in its capabilities, the SOV™ flexible body armor system offers the following features in Level III, IV & V body armor:

• Ballistic Capability
  MIL-STD SOV-2000™

  The MIL-STD SOV-2000™ Level III flexible body armor system will defeat the following rifle rounds that normally fall into the Level IV category and all lesser threats.
  
  

  • 7.62 x 39 mm 122 GR, steel case mild steel core: 2300 - 2400 fps.
  • 5.56 x 45 mm 65 GR, M855 (SS109 Green tip): 3200 - 3300 fps.

  
  Additionally, the SOV™ - D.O.D. 2000 flexible Level III system exceeds the MIL-P-46593A fragmentation requirements around the high power rifle defeating areas.

  MIL-STD SOV-3000™

  The MIL-STD SOV-3000™ Level IV & V flexible body armor system will defeat the rifle rounds listed on our ballistic chart in those threat categories.
  
  Additionally, the SOV-3000™ flexible Level IV & V systems exceed the MIL-P-46593A fragmentation requirements around the high power rifle defeating areas.

• Flexibility
  The only Level III ballistic vests that are flexible enough to wrap around the whole torso area that "move when you move". No more restricted movements when rappelling, fast roping, diving, entry work, sky diving or other rigorous activities. These vests wear like level III-A soft body armor.
  
  
• Lightweight
  The lightest overt tactical and only covert concealable vests offering this type of protection and coverage.
  
  
• Coverage Options
  The only Level III ballistic vests that offer a minimum of 44% more coverage from our standard combined front and rear rifle protection than two standard 10" X 12" tactical plates. Full torso wrap coverage is available.
  
  
• Nominal thickness
  The SOV-2000™ is the thinnest multiple repeat hit vest on the market and is from .796" to .858" in total nominal thickness.
  
  
• Diving Capable
  The only Level III ballistic vests that are offered in a positive, negative or neutrally buoyant configuration. Two waterproofing configurations are utilized: an extremely durable and highly wear resistant sealing for the overt tactical vest, and a lighter durable, wear resistant sealing for the covert concealed vest.

The SOV-2000™ Level III, with our large standard tactical front and back panel configuration weighs 16.5 lbs. and varies depending on the level of coverage needed. The SOV-2000™ is manufactured with a ceramic composite.

The SOV-3000™ Level IV, with our large standard tactical front and back panel configuration weighs approximately 17.2 lbs. and varies depending on the level of coverage needed. The SOV-3000™ is manufactured with a ceramic composite.

SOV™ Concealable Body Armor

    
SOV™ Concealable with standard SOV-2000™ front coverage

Coverage Options

Instructions: Use the program below to build your vest and choose the rifle defeating coverage your duty requires.

• Click the picture below to launch the 3D Vest Builder
• Select Male or Female
• Select Concealed or Tactical
• You can now scroll through the red panels on the right, and choose your desired rifle protection.
  *** Please Note: The red is only a representation of the areas on the vest that provide rifle protection. ***
  *** The armor panels themselves are not actually red. ***
• You can select the color of your vest by click one of the colors just underneath the model.
• You can change your selection between Male and Female, or Concealed and Tactical by using the gray navigation bar underneath the Pinnacle Armor^® logo.
• Once your selections have loaded, use the Rotate buttons to spin the model around and see a 3D view of your new vest!

SOV™ Tactical Body Armor

Standard SOV™ Tactical Fronts with implanted standard SOV™ ballistic rifle coverage. Vests shown with MOLLE webbing configuration.

Colors:

A. Coyote Tan
B. Black
C. Olive Drab
D. Desert Tan
E. Woodland Camo
F. Army ACU
G. Marpat
H. Desert Camo
I. MultiCam™ NEW!

Eagle MAR-CIRAS

Maritime-Combat Integrated Releasable Armor System

Available in all panel configurations listed below.

Additional Coverage Options

Lighter weight, flexible coverage offered where rifle coverage is not necessary. This ultra-thin flexible coverage includes resistance against armor piercing handgun, shotgun slug, fragmentation, and full puncture/thrust resistance all in one.

Above: SOV™ Tactical Vest with collar, shoulder & groin protection. Right (top to bottom): Neck / Collar Protection (front view) Shoulder Protection (side view) Groin Protection (front view)

View Load Bearing Carrier Options

SOV-2000™ Outdoor Ballistic Test Shoot AK47 7.62x39mm - 40 Rounds at 20 ft & 9mm 9x19mm - 150 rounds at 10 ft	SOV-2000™ Ballistic Test Shoot AK47 7.62x39mm - 21 Rounds at 20 ft & 9mm 9x19mm - 120 rounds at 10 ft
SOV-1000™ Ballistic Test Shoot 7.62 x 51 mm (.308)	Dragon Skin® Videos
Discovery Channel: Future Weapons (Part 1 of 2)	Discovery Channel: Future Weapons (Part 2 of 2)
The History Channel: Test Lab	The History Channel: Mail Call

GSA Contract Number: GS-07F-0313J    Special Item Number: 426-1B

U.S. PATENT NUMBERS: 6,035,438; 6,170,378; 6,745,661B1; 6,705,197B1
INT'L PATENT NUMBERS: ZL99815215.3; 759814; 511530; 523913; TR200101285B; 2001/3789; ZL03103744.5; 3057238; 142986; 242645;
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