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GASTONIA, NC –– Premier Body Armor announces the launch of the 10x15 Special Threat Rifle-Rated Backpack Insert, a backpack-sized armor plate engineered for everyday carry against the rifle rounds most commonly used in violent crime. Thinner and lighter than the company’s previous model, the new insert delivers practical rifle protection without adding bulk, and is in stock and ready to ship.
Backpack-friendly by design, the flat, tapered-top 10" x 15" plate slides into the laptop pocket of standard backpacks and rides quietly until needed. At 3.6 lbs and 16 mm (0.63") thin, it’s built for commuters, travelers, teachers, and families who want real rifle protection that doesn’t weigh them down.
“The best armor is the armor you’ll actually carry,” said Alex Stewart, President of Premier Body Armor. “By focusing this plate on the most common rifle threats, the AR-type 5.56×45 M193 and the AK-type 7.62×39 MSC, we cut thickness and weight while protecting where it matters most. For people who carry a backpack every day, that tradeoff makes protection a realistic, daily habit.”
According to a NIJ Criminal Justice Testing and Evaluation Consortium survey, 5.56mm/.223 accounted for 39.3% of rifles in criminal use and 7.62×39mm for 30.3%, nearly 70% combined. Premier Body Armor’s new insert is purpose-built around those threats and optimized to defeat 5.56×45 M193 (~3,250 ft/s) and 7.62×39 MSC (~2,415 ft/s). It is multi-hit capable and constructed from a durable UHMWPE multi-layer composite with a waterproof polyurea outer coating.
Note on standards: This model is not NIJ certified. As a special-threat plate optimized for specific AR/AK rounds, it falls outside the NIJ RF1 certification protocol, which includes an M80 Ball requirement. The approach allows a thinner, lighter insert for everyday carry while targeting the rifle threats most frequently encountered in criminal shootings. The full test report can be found on the product page.
? Backpack-friendly coverage: Flat, tapered-top 10" x 15" profile fits most standard backpacks
? Lightweight for all-day carry: 3.6 lbs
? Slim build: 16 mm (0.63"), thinner than many laptops
? Special-threat tuned: Focused on 5.56 M193 and 7.62×39 MSC
? Multi-hit capable
? Durable construction: UHMWPE composite with waterproof polyurea coating
? Warranty: 7-year limited warranty
The 10x15 Special Threat Rifle-Rated Backpack Insert is available now at an MSRP of $289.
Founded in 2013, Premier Body Armor was built on over two decades of experience armoring tactical vehicles for elite units including the U.S. Marine Corps and USSOCOM. Today, Premier designs ultra-discreet body armor solutions for everyday use, offering everything from bulletproof backpack inserts to covert vests and more.
To learn more or to purchase the 10x15 Special Threat Rifle-Rated Backpack Insert, visit www.premierbodyarmor.com.
Media Contact:
Jason Mammano
Email: jason@premierbodyarmor.com