Safariland introduced of the new PROTECH IMPAC-CT/DT to its line of PROTECH IMPAC special threat plates. These plates provide law enforcement officers the option to upgrade protection against both corrections and duty threats.
The PROTECH IMPAC-CT/DT will replace the IMPAC-CT as the plate has been redesigned to continue providing stab protection against spike and edged bladed instruments in addition to protecting the officer against a variety of duty rounds. The IMPAC-CT/DT is comprised of a high performing fiberglass composite which makes this plate an economical choice for any officer.
The IMPAC-CT/DT has been tested* at an independent NIJ accredited laboratory in accordance with Safariland’s testing protocol against the threats listed below:
Ballistic Rounds | Impacts Per Plate | Test Velocity (fps) |
(Rounds tested on separate plates) | ||
American Eagle 9mm, 115gr. FMJ | 3 | 1217 fps +/- 30 |
.40 S&W Ranger, 165gr. SXT | 3 | 1062 fps +/- 30 |
Federal .45 ACP, 230gr. HST +P | 3 | 920 fps +/- 30 |
Spike/Edge Weapons | # of Drops | Strike/Overstrike Energy (ft.lbf) |
(Weapons tested on separate plates) | ||
Spike | 3 | E1: 31.7 ± 0.44/ E2: 47.9 ± 0.59 |
Knife Blade, P1 Edge Blade | 3 | E1: 31.7 ± 0.44/ E2: 47.9 ± 0.59 |
Knife Blade, S1 Edge Blade | 3 | E1: 31.7 ± 0.44/ E2: 47.9 ± 0.59 |
* The IMPAC-CT/DT has not been tested or certified in accordance with NIJ 2005 Interim Requirements, NIJ Standard-0101.06 or NIJ Standard-0115.00. The IMPAC-CT/DUTY plate should always be used in conjunction with an NIJ certified flexible armor vest.
All IMPAC style-plates are offered in four different sizes including 5 inches by 7 inches for shorter torso lengths, a standard sized 5 inch by 8 inch, a 7 inch by 9 inch for expanded torso protection and a 10-inch by 12-inch shooter’s cut.
The PROTECH line of IMPAC special threat plates is now available in five styles:
- IMPAC-HT for high velocity handgun threat protection
- IMPAC-CT/DT for spike and edged blade and duty threat protection
- IMPAC-MT for high velocity handgun, spike and edged blade threat protection
- IMPAC-RT for rifle threat protection
- IMPAC-RT PLUS for enhanced rifle threat protection
