Type lll-A
What does it protect against?
Type lll-A body armor gives the highest amount of protection currently available for concealed body armor. It protects against most handguns and all Type ll-A and Type ll threats. It protects against high-velocity full metal jacket 9mm rounds and 44. magnum rounds.
Should you wear it?
Type lll-A body armor is useful for most instances where a civillian or police officer needs to wear body armor. However, it is the most cumbersome of all the body armor types. People in hot and/or humid climates need to think carefully about wearing Type lll-A body armor due to the possibillity of overheating.