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If you’re new to the world of plate carriers and body armor, then you’re likely new to PALS and MOLLE. These days, PALS webbing has become the standard means of attaching MOLLE accessories to tactical gear such as plate carriers and backpacks. PALS is an acronym for Pouch Attachment Ladder System. PALS is designed to work in conjunction with MOLLE, which is an acronym (commonly pronounced “molly”) that stands for Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment. PALS webbing a …

With increases in violence and civil unrest this year, we’ve seen many newcomers to the world of body armor. The purpose of this article is to help bring those you up to speed so that you can make informed decisions when buying body armor. We’ll cover the basics, but also provide some resources to expand upon the general information provided here. While most body armor setups can be boiled down to a plate carrier and a set of body armor plates, there’s some important decisions that need to be ma …

There's a lot of jargon and acronyms used in the realm of body armor, which can be confusing for people who are new to the topic. In particular, we're frequently asked about the difference between SAPI, ESAPI, shooters cut, and swimmers cut body armor. While these body armor types share common ballistic qualities, there are a few key differences including shape and size. When you're looking to buy body armor, it's important to know exactly what you're getting. In this article we're going to expl …

At Spartan Armor Systems we pride ourselves on keeping lower lead times than our competitors. However, when you're living in an Amazon Prime world, it can seem a little surprising that lead times for body armor can be weeks or even months. So why does it take so long to ship some body armor products? There are many factors, but it mostly boils down to current demand and the production process. When we calculate our body armor lead times, we also have to factor average fulfillment timeframes acro …

The process of selecting the right body armor and plate carrier is an important first step in increasing your likelihood of surviving dangerous encounter such as active shooter or robbery. However, there are additional safety factors to consider. What if the bad guy isn’t courteous or skilled enough to shoot you square in your body armor plates? What if the shot occurs at close range with a high caliber firearm? Wearing body armor provides a huge advantage, but there are still many situation …