             Where did the “Seat” originate from?
The concept for The Armored Seat™ came from watching documentaries of soldiers getting hurt from IED’s and
related gunfire. They were currently sitting on their vests or helmets which did not afford them enough protection. The thought was for them to have a portable, bulletproof seat cover that they could carry with them from vehicle to vehicle. Thus, The Armored Seat™ was born. The Armored Seat™ then made its’ debut in the Private Security sector. CEO’s, Private Contractors, Body Guards, and celebrities alike appreciate the additional, affordable, and portable protection The Armored Seat™ brings.
What Threat Level is it?
Threat levels are established by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
The levels are: Level I: Defeats 22cal. LR to 380cal. FMJ/RN Level IIA: Defeats 9mm FMJ/RN to .40S&W cal. FMJ Level II: Defeats 9mm FMJ/RN to .357Mag JSP Level IIIA: Defeats High Velocity 9mm FMJ/RN to .44Mag JHP (most handgun rounds) Level III: Defeats 7.62mm FMJ (high powered rifle rounds) Level IV: Defeats .30cal AP rounds The Armored Seat™ is a Threat Level IIIA. This means that it will stop most handgun rounds. The Armored Seat™ stops fully automatic fire from weapons like the MP-5, Mac 10, Tec-9 and Uzi. The Armored Seat™ also stops the 12 gauge rifled slug and the 12 gauge 00 (double-ought) buckshot. LR= Long Rifle JSP= Jacketed Soft Point FMJ= Full Metal Jacket JHP= Jacketed Hollow Point RN= Round Nose AP= Armored Piercing
How much does it weigh?
The Armored Seat™ weighs 32 pounds (14.5kg).
How big is the seat when it’s rolled up in the stored position?
When rolled up, the Armored Seat™ is 21” wide by 10” diameter.
What are the dimensions of a deployed seat?
A fully deployed 6-panel seat is 76” long by 39” wide.
Is The Armored Seat™ considered a “carry-on” and will it fit in the overhead bins of a commercial airplane?
Yes. The Armored Seat™ easily fits within the current commercial airline carry-on parameters.
How long does it take to deploy an Armored Seat?
The Armored Seat™ can be deployed on any bench or bucket seat in under two minutes.
How are the individual panels attached together?
The panels of the Armored Seat™ are attached together with full length strips of 2” Velcro®.
Can a bullet penetrate the Armored Seat where the panels are joined?
Unlikely, but always a possibility. The Armored Seat™ panels ballistically overlap each other 3”.
What kind of ballistic material is in the Armored Seat™?
In the Armored Seat™ we use 100% Kevlar® ballistic fabric manufactured by U.S. Armor.
Are the panels soft or rigid?
The armored panels are soft. The individual layers are cut, stacked, sewn together and encased in nylon. We then insert the armor in envelopes made up of 1080 Senior Ballistic Cloth.
Is there any product like the Armored Seat™?
In a word…NO. The concept of the multi panels Armored Seat™ is unique and protected by United States Patent Pending. No other product on the market comes close to the design concept or versatility of the Armored Seat™.
Is the Armored Seat™ available through distributors?
In the U.S., the Armored Seat™ is available exclusively through the manufacturer. We have many Manufacturers’ Reps around the world available to give demonstrations and answer your questions. All price quotes, orders, invoicing, production and product shipping are handled from our main office in Phoenix, Arizona.
Will you sell and ship the seat outside the United States?
Yes. The price of the seat is in U.S. dollars and the shipping is F.O.B. – Phoenix, Arizona. All export, import, documentation, and/or other fees, as well as shipping are in the addition to the product price. |
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