PGD LW Side Plate NIJ Level III 6”x6”

The PGD LW Side Plate NIJ Level III (6”x6”) is a lightweight hard armor side plate designed to add flank protection to your plate carrier setup. It’s built to complement your front and back plates and fits carriers equipped with side plate pouches. A solid choice when you want increased coverage while keeping mobility and comfort as high as possible.

Its compact 6x6 size makes it well-suited for training, duty use, and dynamic movement where threats may come from angled positions.

Add flank coverage to your plate carrier

While standard plates focus on chest and back protection, side plates protect the torso’s side areas. This can matter when you’re working around cover or when you’re not always square to the threat.

Lightweight upgrade with NIJ Level III protection

This PGD LW side plate is rated NIJ Level III (3). Use it as part of a complete system: plate carrier + main plates + side plates. It helps protect an area that’s often less covered, without turning your setup into a bulky loadout.

Compact 6”x6” size: coverage vs mobility

The 6”x6” format (approx. 15 x 15 cm) provides practical side protection while keeping your arms and shoulders relatively free, maintaining an agile feel in your carrier.

Features

• Hard armor side plate for flank protection
• Compact 6”x6” size for a mobile setup
• NIJ Level III protection
• Designed to complement front and back plates
• Fits plate carriers with side plate pouches
• LW (lightweight) design to reduce added weight

Specifications

• Type: hard armor side plate
• Size: 6”x6” (approx. 15 x 15 cm)
• Protection level: NIJ Level III (3)
• Use: side/flank protection in a plate carrier
• Box contents: one plate
• Sold as: single plate