text: Regardless of the terminology, it is still hazardous to human life. That is why my 'uncoated' AR500 armor is layered with 8 layers of Kevlar layered at 45* layers (for me, much cheaper than having the coated armor). Mine are Lvl 3 steel(not 4 yet), as well as Lvl 3 UHMWPE (I'm in FL, with MUCH water/lakes/rivers/oceans) the added buoyancy of it is MUCH better than Lvl 3 steel 'lead weight/sinkers. $ counts, esp when on SocSec retirement with a very low monthly income.