Shellback Tactical - Banshee Elite 3.0 Level III Armor Kit with AR1000 Steel Plates
The Shellback Tactical Banshee Elite 3.0 Level III Armor Kit with AR1000 Steel Plates combines a feature packed, modular carrier with economical level III ballistic protection.
The Banshee Elite 3.0 Plate Carrier is designed for the elite operator, with new upgraded features—including quick release cummerbund buckles, lightweight laser cut molle, and extendable drag handle. Using AR1000 Ultra High Hardness Steel plates, this kit is NIJ 0101.06 certified to provide Level III ballistic protection against handgun and rifle rounds, and is a lighter weight than AR500 steel plates.
Stay safe, and order your armor kit today!
The Shellback Tactical Banshee Elite 3.0 Level III Armor Kit with AR1000 Steel Plates combines a feature packed, modular carrier with economical level III ballistic protection.
The Banshee Elite 3.0 Plate Carrier is designed for the elite operator, with new upgraded features—including quick release cummerbund buckles, lightweight laser cut molle, and extendable drag handle. Using AR1000 Ultra High Hardness Steel plates, this kit is NIJ 0101.06 certified to provide Level III ballistic protection against handgun and rifle rounds, and is a lighter weight than AR500 steel plates.
Stay safe, and order your armor kit today!
The Shellback Tactical Banshee Elite 3.0 Level III Armor Kit with AR1000 Steel Plates combines a feature packed, modular carrier with economical level III ballistic protection.
The Banshee Elite 3.0 Plate Carrier is designed for the elite operator, with new upgraded features—including quick release cummerbund buckles, lightweight laser cut molle, and extendable drag handle. Using AR1000 Ultra High Hardness Steel plates, this kit is NIJ 0101.06 certified to provide Level III ballistic protection against handgun and rifle rounds, and is a lighter weight than AR500 steel plates.
Stay safe, and order your armor kit today!
Kit Components
Shellback Tactical Banshee Elite 3.0 Plate Carrier x 1
Shellback Tactical Model AR1000 Plates x 2
Banshee Elite 3.0 Features
Laser cut Molle platform on front, rear and cummerbund reduces weight and adds durability
Two quick release cummerbund buckles to quickly don and doff plate carrier
Rear drag handle extends up to 34 inches in length
Constructed of durable 500 denier Cordura nylon and 1000 denier lamented Squadron nylon
Plate pockets load from the bottom hold 10 x 12 shooter or SAPI cut plates
Two Shoulder buckles allow quick adjustments to raise or lower plate carrier for the perfect fit
3D Spacer mesh padding on front, rear and shoulder pads for ventilation and comfort
Cummerbund features 6 integrated M4 magazine pockets
Cummerbund features 2 pockets to insert Banshee Elite 3.0 soft armor panels
Cummerbund features interior laser cut Molle panels to attach side armor plate pockets
Front zipper admin pouch for small field gear such as notepads, pens and multitools
Rear hydration pocket holds 2L hydration bladder
Removable front mounting chest clips for attaching chest rigs or placards
Loop panels on front and rear for ID placards
Lifetime warranty
Made in the USA
Banshee Elite 3.0 Sizing
Plate pockets load from the bottom and accept up to 10 x 12 shooter or SAPI cut plates
2 Shoulder buckles allow for quick adjustment to raise or lower plate carrier for the perfect fit
Cummerbund comes in 3 sizes
Small/Medium - 32 inches to 39 inches
Large/XLarge - 39 inches to 46 inches
2XL/3XL - 46 inches to 58 inches
How to Select a Size
Measure the circumference of your body where the bottom of your plate would sit on your torso
Take the measurement and add 2 inches to get your final measurement
Use your final measurement to select from the sizing chart above
Level III Model AR1000 Steel Plate Features
Constructed from AR1000 Ultra High Hardness Steel (UHH)
NIJ Threat Level III
NIJ 0101.06 Certified - Listed on NIJ CPL armor list
Meets DEA hard armor protocol
Rifle Special Threats Rated to Level III+
Shooters Cut
Multi-Hit Rated
Single curve
10" W x 12"L x .35"D
Weight 6.1LBS
Rhino extreme 11-50 FR coating to prevent spall
10 year ballistic warranty
USA Made
Stopping Power
.357 SIG FMJ
9MM
.38
.40 S&W
.44
.45
5.56 x 45mm - M855/SS109
5.56 x 45mm - .223Rem
7.62 x 51mm - M80
7.62 x 39MM - Mild Steel Core
7.62 x 39mm - Ball
Due to the protective nature of this item - all sales are final.