Guard Dog Body Armor
Guard Dog Body Armor covers two distinct product lines: rifle-rated body armor plates and carriers, and a separate line of non-lethal personal defense products including pepper spray, stun guns, and door alarms. Impact Guns carries both — Level IIIA, III, and IV ceramic and UHMWPE plates with matching plate carriers and trauma pads, plus Guard Dog's pepper spray and stun gun lineup for everyday personal protection.
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Body Armor Levels: IIIA vs. III vs. IV
Level IIIA plates use UHMWPE (ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene) construction and stop most handgun rounds at a lighter weight than hard armor. Level III steps up to rifle protection against common rifle rounds, and Level IV adds ceramic construction rated to stop armor-piercing rifle rounds, at the cost of significantly more weight — Guard Dog's Level IV plate runs about 6.5 lbs versus roughly 3.9 lbs for their Level III UHMWPE plate.
Plate Carriers and Trauma Pads
Guard Dog's Sheppard plate carrier is adjustable with multiple pouch attachment points, available in black or Multicam, and sized to fit their 10x12" plates. Trauma pads (sold as an anti-spall sleeve pair) add a layer of protection behind an AR500 steel plate, reducing spall risk and adding blunt-force cushioning.
Non-Lethal Self-Defense: Pepper Spray and Stun Guns
Guard Dog's pepper spray lineup includes compact 2oz flip-top canisters and the Master Fogger OC fogger with a 30-foot range, plus the Skyline dual-pack with invisible UV marking dye for post-incident identification. Their stun gun line includes the "Bling It On" series in pink and teal finishes, alongside the DoorKeeper — a portable door alarm rather than a stun device, for securing hotel rooms or temporary spaces.
Who Needs Rifle-Rated Body Armor?
Level III and IV plates are built for rifle-caliber threats and are typically worn by security professionals, or by civilians specifically preparing for rifle-level threats rather than everyday carry concerns — Level IIIA soft armor covers the more common handgun-threat scenario at a fraction of the weight.
Frequently Asked Questions: Guard Dog Body Armor
What's the difference between Level IIIA and Level III body armor?
Level IIIA is UHMWPE soft armor rated for handgun rounds. Level III is hard armor rated to stop common rifle rounds, at greater weight and bulk.
Does Guard Dog Body Armor make anything besides plates?
Yes — Guard Dog also makes a line of non-lethal self-defense products, including pepper spray, stun guns, and personal door alarms.
Do I need a trauma pad with my plate?
Trauma pads are designed for use behind AR500 steel plates specifically, reducing spall risk and adding cushioning — UHMWPE and ceramic plates typically don't require one.
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