Bulletproof Jacket – NIJ Level IIIA Body Armor

Name: Apex Bulletproof Jacket – NIJ Level IIIA
Brand: Innocent Armor
SKU: IA-12-XS
Price: 678.4 USD
Availability: InStock

Man wearing a discreet black bulletproof jacket with hidden NIJ IIIA armor by Innocent Armor while walking in the city

Close-up of hidden NIJ IIIA ballistic armor label inside Innocent Armor bulletproof jacket

Woman wearing a discreet black bulletproof jacket with hidden NIJ IIIA armor by Innocent Armor while walking in the city

Discreet black bulletproof range jacket with hidden NIJ IIIA ShieldTec® armor by Innocent Armor

Discreet black bulletproof jacket with hidden NIJ IIIA ShieldTec® armor by Innocent Armor

The Apex Jacket blends modern style with discreet ShieldTec® NIJ Level IIIA ballistic protection for confident everyday wear.

Stops common handgun threats including 9mm, .357, and .44 Magnum
Removable ballistic panels
Lightweight, low-profile design
Made in the USA 🇺🇸

Learn more about the ShieldTec® Ballistic Armor System

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Innocent Armor Recognized by IFAI

Our universal size chart applies to all Innocent Armor jackets, shirts, and vests. Measure around the fullest part of your chest for the most accurate fit.

US Size Chart (Chest Inches)

XS — 36" – 37"

S — 38" – 39"

M — 40" – 41"

L — 42" – 44"

XL — 45" – 46"

2XL — 47" – 48"

3XL — 49"-50"

Between sizes? Choose the larger size for a more comfortable fit.

How to Measure

Chest

Stand straight with arms relaxed at your sides.
Wrap a tape measure around the fullest part of your chest.
Keep the tape comfortably snug — leave about 1 inch of extra space.
Leather/Denim Jackets: These fabrics do not stretch. If you prefer a more relaxed fit, choose the next size up.

Sleeve

Start at the center of the back of your neck.
Run the tape over your shoulder and down your arm to your wrist.

Waist

Measure around your natural waistline using the same method as the chest.
Keep the tape snug, but not tight.

Between Sizes?

If you’re between sizes, we recommend selecting the larger size for a more comfortable fit.

Fit Guide

CURRENT COLLECTION (Unisex)

Performance / Range Jacket

• Flexible 4-way stretch

• Most forgiving athletic fit

• True to size

• Allows full mobility and comfort

Bomber Jacket

• Classic bomber silhouette

• True to size

• Size up for a relaxed or roomier streetwear fit

Indigo Denim Jacket

• Slight natural stretch

• True to size for a clean, structured fit

• Size up for a more relaxed/casual look

Bulletproof Shirts

• Tailored athletic cut

• Moderate stretch

• True to size for fitted feel

• Size up for everyday comfort

Bulletproof Vests (Unisex)

• Adjustable side straps

• Choose size based on chest measurement

• If between sizes → choose the larger size for best comfort & mobility

LEGACY STYLES (Unisex)

Polo Jacket (Legacy Style)

• Structured fabric with minimal stretch

• True to size

• Size up for looser or more relaxed fit

Regular Denim Jacket (Legacy Style)

• Traditional denim with minimal stretch

• True to size for classic denim fit

• Size up for a roomier feel or layering

Down Vests (Men & Women – Legacy Style)

• Lightly insulated soft-shell feel

• Men’s: True to size, size up only for thick layering

• Women’s: Tailored cut — true to size; size up for extra room at the hips

See The Range Jacket In Action

• NIJ Level IIIA ballistic protection included — discreetly integrated, not added on

• Designed to look like a premium everyday jacket — not tactical gear

• Lightweight, breathable construction for all-day wear

• 4-way stretch performance fabric for natural movement

• Built for real life — work, travel, and nights out

• NIJ Level IIIA certified — stops most handgun rounds (9mm, .44 Magnum, etc.)

• Includes 2 front panels (chest coverage) + 1 full back panel

• Lightweight, removable, and discreet

• Independently tested in U.S. NIJ-accredited ballistic labs (View certification details)

• NIJ Level IIIA ShieldTec® certified ballistic protection (tested against .44 Magnum SJHP and 9mm FMJ handgun rounds)

• FitTec® engineered carrier system for enhanced mobility and natural movement

• Premium 4-way stretch performance shell for all-day comfort

• Tailored for clean layering over tees or button-downs

• Minimal armor printing when worn true to siz

• Reinforced structural stitching for long-term durability

• Designed for real life — commuting, travel, school, and evenings ou

• Proudly made in the USA

• Flexible 4-way stretch allows a more forgiving, comfortable fit

• Designed to move with your body without pulling or stiffness

• True-to-size fit — order your normal size

• Works well layered over a tee or light sweater

• Low-profile design helps minimize printing depending on body type and position

• Check our Size Guide for exact measurements

• Remove ballistic panels before washing

• Machine wash cold, hang dry

• Do not bleach or tumble dry with panels inserted

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Innocent Armor

INVISIBLE ARMOR. EVERYDAY CONFIDENCE.

Innocent Armor designs ballistic apparel that protects like armor — but looks like ordinary clothing. Every piece is engineered with ShieldTec® NIJ Level IIIA certified ballistic panels, independently tested to stop the majority of handgun threats while remaining lightweight, flexible, and discreet.

Our FitTec® performance fabrics enhance mobility, breathability, and comfort, giving you the freedom to move naturally without the bulk of traditional body armor. Whether you’re commuting, traveling, working, or simply going about your day, your protection stays hidden while your confidence stays high.

Built for real life and crafted with premium materials, Innocent Armor keeps you safe, stylish, and under the radar.

Trust ShieldTec® protection wherever life takes you.

Testimonials

★★★★★
This is an outstanding shirt.
The shirt vest is amazing.
I am thinking about buying two of them.
Karl STEPHENSON

★★★★★
Fantastic!
Great quality. The fit was perfect. Looks fantastic.
Purchased for my husband and he is very pleased!
Jacquelyn LaBenne

★★★★★
look good and feel protected
I am a retired police officer and am no longer in uniform.So I feel very vulnerable these days especially with all these horrific shootings happening these days. Wearing this comfortable, stylish, non revealing protective vest, I really feel safe. Def recommend
Cristina Coria

excellent product , not to heavy and jacket fits well ! Excellent company to do business with , Response time on an email I sent them was within 1 hour ........Great company !!!!!!!

Nice Bullet Resistant Jacket

PROS: The design of this bullet resistant (BR) jacket is as depicted on the website. It is stylish without conveying a "tactical" look, making it more inconspicuous, which lends itself to increasing your personal security, which is the whole point of using a jacket like this in the first place. The quality of the jacket is good. It appears well made, and it seems durable, but durability will be better determined over time. Also, I believe that the jacket is true to size, but as an online purchase I was unable to try on a large and extra large size for comparison. I'm a large, but I ordered the extra large, and I believe that I made the right choice as the extra room allows for a sweatshirt to be worn underneath the jacket. At the same time this size still allows a larger jacket to be work over this BR jacket, thus completely concealing the BR nature of this jacket. The panels do "print" slightly, but I didn't list this under cons because this is probably unavoidable simply due to the presence of the jacket's three BR panels, which consist of one Level IIIa 19x16" rear panel, as well as pair of smaller BR front panels -- an 18x10" on one side and an 18x13.5" "overlap" panel that partially resides under the front zipper (when the jacket is zipped up). Also unknown as of yet is whether this very slight panel printing (barely noticeable, IMO) may lessen over time as the jacket conforms to my body. Another Pro: the flexibility of the sleeves is quite good, preserving the wearer's full range of arm movement (for me anyway).

CONS: One of the front panels, the larger 18x13.5" "over lap" panels that provides the frontal protection under the zipper, came with the label affixed to the wrong side, requiring the reinstallation of this panel with the label facing away from the wearer's body (opposite of the label's instruction) so that it fit inside the pouch properly. Also, the zipper is "left-side" or female oriented instead of right side for a male wearer/user. This is a nit-picky "con" complaint, but on the other hand, zipping up or unzipping the jacket is counter-intuitive -- it goes against muscle memory of decades of operating jacket/coat zippers.

The jacket's pros far outweigh the cons. I'm happy with the purchase. If I wasn't, I would have returned it. Overall it's a keeper. I recommend this product, and rated it five stars as this is a new product so I gave them the benefit of the doubt and know they will probably address the few "wrinkles" in this jacket design, the most irksome to me being the zipper issue.

Aloha

From beginning to receiving the jacket, the service, communication / updates and item itself was awesome and terrific!!! Will be purchasing again!!! Thank you from Hawaii - Roy

Hi Roy,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our Bulletproof Men's Polo Jacket. We are thrilled to hear that you had an awesome and terrific experience with our service and product. We can't wait to have you as a returning customer. Mahalo from all of us here in CA!

Best,
IA Team

ELECTED

Satisfaction guaranteed!!

Hi there! Thank you for leaving a review for our Bulletproof Men's Denim Jacket. We're thrilled to hear that you are satisfied with your purchase and that we have met your expectations. Your satisfaction is our top priority and we appreciate your support.

Bad ass coat

Stunner fresh!! Can’t believe I didn’t get one sooner thanks for the sale price! Do some more discounts and I’m gonna keep buying more 🤙

Hey there!

Thanks for leaving a review for our Bulletproof Men's Leather Jacket. We're stoked to hear that you love it and that it's a 'bad ass coat.' We're glad to have caught your eye with our sale price and we'll definitely keep you in mind for future discounts. Thanks for being a valued customer!

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FAQs

Yes. It includes 3 fully removable NIJ Level IIIA ShieldTec® ballistic panels.

Both. It’s performance-built for range days but styled for low-profile daily protection.

Yes. The soft-shell exterior is water-resistant and windproof.

Definitely. The jacket uses ergonomic panel placement to maintain full mobility.

Yes. Soft armor is legal to fly with in both carry-on and checked luggage.

It provides light-to-medium insulation—ideal for multi-season wear.

Choose your regular jacket size; the FitTec® system preserves a natural fit even with armor installed.

Yes. The armor panels are fully removable, allowing you to use the jacket as a regular soft-shell when ballistic protection isn’t needed.

Range shooters, security professionals, off-duty officers, and civilians seeking covert ballistic protection.

Apex Bulletproof Jacket – NIJ Level IIIA