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Second Chance® Monarch® Series

Affordable, Comfortable Concealable Body Armor

The Monarch® Series offers the most affordable armor design in Safariland’s Second Chance® brand. NIJ Standard-0101.06, the Monarch Series utilizes hybrid designs that incorporate shielded and woven aramids with advance technology like Curv® strip and reinforced stitching. The Monarch Series is the perfect combination of performance and affordability for daily wear.

Key Features:
  • NIJ Standard-0101.06 approved
  • Affordable performance and protection
  • Reinforced trauma protection in the sternum, spinal cord and lower torso
  • Hybrid armor design utilizing shielded and woven aramids

Select a Protection Level

Monarch® MN01 IIA

Affordable Performance

One of our most economical armor models, the MN01 provides a balance between performance and value utilizing high-strength, vertical and horizontal Curv® strip technology for increased trauma protection and reinforced panel structure.

V50 (9mm) V50 (.40 Cal) Thickness Areal Density NIJ Model # Test Vest Weight
1397 fps 1461 fps 0.169 in.
(4.2926mm)
0.63 lbs/ft²
(3.08 kg/m²)
BA-2A00S-MN01 1.7 lbs
(3.76 kg)
NIJ Test Rounds

9mm (lighter threat), .40 S&W (heavier threat)

NIJ Testing & Compliance

NIJ Standard-0101.06

Warranty

All Second Chance Body Armor ballistics are warranted for 5 years. View full warranty details.

Armor Construction

Hybrid construction utilizing shielded and woven aramids and Curv® technology

Panel Covering

70 denier nylon with urethane backed cover and heat sealed edges

Armor Materials

Twaron® Microlaminate, Gold Shield®

Panel Suspension

Integrated Grip-Lok™ Suspension System

Compare these ballistic packages
Weight (Areal Density)
Thickness
Test Vest Weight (Large NIJ Template)
BR01 Type IIBalanced Performance and Value
.88 lbs/ft² (4.296 kg/m²)
1653 fps/9mm
1606 fps/.357 Mag
.245 inches (6.2 mm)
5.25 lbs (2.38kg)
Download Spec Sheet
PDF Document - 314KB
FC01 Type IIHigh Performance and Lightweight
.77 lbs/ft² (3.759 kg/m²)
1655 fps/9mm
1625 fps/.357 Mag
.264 inches (6.7 mm)
4.59 lbs (2.08kg)
Download Spec Sheet
PDF Document - 315KB

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