AR500 ArmorA(R) steel plates offer edge-to-edge ballistic protection AR500 ArmorA(R) Lightweight 10" x 12" Level III+ ALSC Body Armor (Advanced Lightweight Shooters Cut) Currently the lightest weight Level III+ Ballistic Steel Core Body Armor in the world! Size & Cut: 10" x 12" Advanced Lightweight Shooters Cut (ALSC), can be worn in conjunction with soft body armor plates Approximate Weight: 5.5lbs (A 10% due to hand spraying our FragLock(TM) base coat) Our level III+ Lightweight armor ballistic core performance and balance of achieving multi-hit performance within its designated threat level; rounds exceeding the armors limitations and threat level or extreme multi-hit scenarios may cause the armor to crack upon impact. This result is normal and significantly reduces the rounds velocity, if not completely defeating, opposed to through and through penetration.