The Guard Dog Ridgeback Level IV+ Multi-Curve 10×12 Ceramic Plate (brand part no. RIDGEBACK) is built to deliver maximum rifle-rated protection in the smallest package Guard Dog could engineer. The plate combines an Alumina and UHMWPE interior with a Multi-Curve profile for a closer, more comfortable fit against the body than a flat plate, and it is designed to exceed NIJ Level IV standards. At 7.8 pounds and sized for a 10-inch by 12-inch carrier, the Ridgeback is built for shooters who want top-tier stand-alone protection without unnecessary bulk.

Key Specifications

• Uses a Multi-Curve design for a closer, more comfortable body fit than a flat plate.
• Interior combines Alumina ceramic and UHMWPE for stand-alone rifle protection.
• Engineered to exceed NIJ Level IV standards for rifle threats.
• Rated to stop up to five rounds of .30-06 M2 armor-piercing ammunition at roughly 2,800 feet per second.
• Also stops 5.56x45mm M193, 7.62x39mm PS ball, 7.62x51mm M80 FMJ, and 5.56x45mm SS109/M855A1 threats.
• Uses a hexagonal tile face with a SAPI-style cut to optimize coverage and movement.
• An aramid face cover guards against spalling on impact.
• Tested to be water, abrasion, and UV resistant, and weighs 7.8 pounds.
• Sized to fit a 10-inch by 12-inch plate carrier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What protection level is the Ridgeback rated for? It is engineered to exceed NIJ Level IV standards, the highest NIJ rifle-rated class.

What rounds will it stop? Guard Dog rates it against 5.56x45mm M193, 7.62x39mm PS ball, 7.62x51mm M80 FMJ, 5.56x45mm SS109/M855A1, and up to five rounds of .30-06 M2 armor-piercing.

What plate carrier size does it fit? It is built for a standard 10-inch by 12-inch plate carrier.

Buy the Guard Dog Ridgeback Level IV+ Multi-Curve 10×12 Ceramic Plate

For shooters who want top-end rifle protection without extra bulk, the Ridgeback’s Multi-Curve ceramic build delivers Level IV+ performance at a manageable weight. Order it from Guard Dog‘s body armor lineup and our Lubbock, Texas team can help you get it ready to ship.