Trauma plate is added to the vest to help lessen the "blunt trauma" bruising (or cracked bone) that happens when a bullet is stopped by the vest. Even though your vest stops the bullet, it still hits like a sledgehammer. A trauma plate helps spread out this impact and lessen the severity of injury to the mid-chest and sternum bone that is so vulnerable just under the skin. Vest are N I J certified Without a Trauma plate, thus we strongly recommend the Trauma Plate. Technical details: Plate is made out of two plates of 3 mm polycarbonate. Between the plates there is a 4 mm foam seperator og GA200. Dimensions: Size: 6" x 8" (150 mm x 200 mm) Weight apx. 0.44 lbs (200gr)
