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As we’ve discussed in a previous article entitled “Choosing the Right Body Armor Platform” there are multiple types of body armor available based on the scenario each is designed to address. However, another way to look at these different body armor platforms (and perhaps easier) is from the perspective of where/when each platform is best suited. In this article we’re going to talk about locations and situations where each type of armor platform is best suited. Some of th …

The basic cleaning process for a plate carrier is fairly fast and easy, but some care should be taken to avoid a few problems. In most cases you can spot-clean a plate carrier with just a little soap and water. However, after many hours of wearing a plate carrier it can get a bit ripe and may require some deeper cleaning. Cleaning a plate carrier the wrong way can significantly reduce the life span of the carrier or result in complete failure. Under no circumstances should you every …

With the recent spike in crime across many major cities in the United States, now is a good time to take a close look at your Everyday Carry (EDC) equipment. For those unfamiliar, EDC generally refers to emergency gear that is compact and easy to carry on your person, such as knives, multitools, handguns, flashlight, etc. However, there are also multiple body armor options that you can easily incorporate into your EDC load out. This includes products such as our Flex Fused Core™ soft armor …

Based on what most people see in movies and tv it’s easy to think that all body armor plates will stop all bullet calibers. In reality, when you buy body armor, you have to make some considerations on which bullet calibers you want to stop. To simplify this issue a bit, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) created a standard for classifying body armor under “levels” based on the threats/calibers they defeat. You may often see this standard referred to as “NIJ 0101.06&r …

For most people, buying body armor plates is something that they’ll do once or maybe twice in their life. We want to make sure you get setup with the right body armor the first time. In this article we’ll be covering the fundamental choices you’ll be faced with when you buy steel core body armor. Swimmers Cut vs. Shooters Cut Our steel core body armor is available in two shapes: Shooters Cut and Swimmers Cut. We’re commonly asked by our customers which body armor plate s …