Paraclete Speed Plate

Protection Level: Special Threats — Level IIIA Stand Alone

SPEED Plates are ultra-thin, ultra-lightweight protective inserts engineered to provide enhanced soft-armor performance against “special threat” rounds. Designed to slip into the chest pocket of concealable vests, these multi-curve plates add a compact layer of stand-alone IIIA protection while minimizing bulk and weight for everyday wear.

Key Features

 

• Stand-alone Level IIIA protection against a wide range of special-threat handgun and exotic rounds.

• 100% polyethylene construction for high energy absorption with a slim profile.

• Multi-curve design for a comfortable, concealed fit in chest pockets and vest carriers.

• Extremely light — many sizes weigh about a half pound or less, keeping mobility high.

• Multiple size options (including common 6×8, 8×10 and 10×12 configurations plus smaller shooter cuts) to match wearer anatomy and coverage needs.

• Thin thickness (~0.35″) reduces printing and interference with concealment while still providing trauma mitigation.

• Durable finish suitable for everyday carry in concealable vest systems.

 

Threats Tested

 

• 5.7mm x 28MM, 27gr. (SS195)
• 5.7mm x 28MM 40gr. (HORNADY BLUE TIP)
•.357 SIG 115gr. (JHP)
•.357 SIG 125gr. (GDHP)
• 9mm FIOCCHI 115gr. FMJ
• 9mm WINCHESTER RANGER 127gr. (SXT)
•.40 CAL 95gr. (HP)
• 7.62mm x 25mm TOKAREV NORINCO 85gr. FMJ (STEEL JACKET)
• 7.62mm x 25mm TOKAREV FOREIGN 85gr. FMJ (STEEL JACKET)
• 7.62mm x 25mm TOKAREV S&B 85gr. FMJ (STEEL JACKET)
• .30-Cal Carbine, 110-grain FMJ

Threats Defeated When Tested ICW NIJ Certified IIIA Armor:
• Winchester 12ga 1oz slug

Stab/ Slash:

• Spike 1 Level 1

 

Size and Weight

 

Size	Shape	Weight
Female 5″ x 7″	Full Size (single curve)	0.45 lbs.
Female 6″ x 8″	Full Size (single curve)	0.60 lbs.
5″ x 7″	Full Size	0.45 lbs.
5″ x 8″	Full Size	0.50lbs.
6″ x 8″	Full Size	0.60 lbs.
7″ x 9″	Full Size	0.70 lbs.
7″ x 10″	Shooter’s Cut	0.75 lbs.
8″ x 10″	Shooter’s Cut	0.85 lbs.
10″ x 12″	Shooter’s Cut	1.30 lbs.
11″ x 14″	Shooter’s Cut	2.00 lbs.

 

Why Teams Choose SPEED Plates

 

• Concealable protection that doesn’t compromise mobility: The thin, multi-curve polyethylene construction makes these plates ideal for plain-clothes officers, detectives, and covert protection teams who require discreet, high-performance coverage.

• Adds “special threat” coverage: Tested against a variety of exotic and high-energy pistol and carbine rounds, SPEED Plates help plug gaps that standard soft armor may not fully address.

• Lightweight and practical: When weight and concealability matter, SPEED Plates provide a meaningful protection upgrade without the burden of heavier trauma plates.

 

Suggested Uses

 

• Concealable/undercover vests for law enforcement and executive protection.

• Plain-clothes patrol and investigative units that need discreet, mission-ready ballistic inserts.

• As supplemental trauma inserts for officers who require additional protection against specialty rounds.

 

Specifications

 

• Construction: 100% polyethylene (multi-layer ballistic package)

• Protection: Stand-alone Level IIIA (special threat tested)

• Thickness: Approximately 0.35″ (varies by size and cut)

• Curvature: Multi-curve (fit for chest pocket/vest)

• Typical Sizes: 5×7, 5×8, 6×8, 7×9, 8×10, 10×12 (male/female and shooter cuts available)

• Typical Weight: ~0.5 lb or less for smaller sizes (varies by size)

 

Final Word 

If you need low-profile, high-performance inserts for concealed carriage or covert operations, Point Blank SPEED Plates offer a best-in-class balance of protection, thinness, and weight. Select the size and cut that fits your carrier and add a discreet layer of special-threat protection to your kit.

***Restricted to military, law enforcement, and government end users only***