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Best Tactical Gifts for Dad This Father’s Day Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the dads who are always prepared, whether they're spending weekends at the range, enjoying outdoor adventures, or simply appreciate quality gear built to last. If your dad is the type who values preparedness, durability, and practical equipment, tactical gear makes an excellent gift. From body armor packages and plate carriers to range-ready steel targets and medical kits, Sparta …

Why Plate Rack Targets Are So Popular If you’ve ever trained on a plate rack target system, you already know why shooters love them. Few target systems improve speed, transitions, recoil management, and target acquisition like a properly built plate rack. Whether you're a competitive shooter, firearms instructor, weekend range enthusiast, or someone looking to sharpen core marksmanship skills, plate racks provide immediate feedback and force shooters to stay disciplined under pressu …

Base Coat vs. Encapsaloc™ Full Coat: Understanding Spall Mitigation for Steel Body Armor Steel core body armor remains one of the most durable and cost-effective armor options available today. Steel plates are often significantly more affordable while offering exceptional multi-hit capability and long service life. Steel plates also resist cracking, chipping, and performance degradation from rough handling or repeated impacts. This durability is one reason many civilians, prepared c …

The Foundation of Tactical Gear If you’re new to plate carriers and body armor, you’ve probably come across the terms PALS and MOLLE. These systems are now the standard for attaching gear to modern tactical equipment like plate carriers, chest rigs, and backpacks - but the terminology can be confusing at first. PALS stands for Pouch Attachment Ladder System. It refers to the rows of webbing stitched onto gear in a grid pattern. MOLLE (commonly pronounced “molly”) s …

Bone Chiller: A Simple Upgrade That Makes a Big Difference Anyone who has worn body armor for extended periods knows the challenge: heat buildup, trapped sweat, and discomfort inside a plate carrier. Whether you're training at the range, working long shifts, or wearing armor in hot climates, staying cool and comfortable becomes a serious factor in overall performance. That’s where the Spartan Armor Systems® Bone Chiller comes in. Designed to fit inside virtually any plate carrie …