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Ballistic body armor plates are inserted and worn in plate carriers, but plate carriers are also responsible for a lot more than just carrying plates. Modern plate carriers have a variety of options for customization and are important for carrying other tactical gear that may be critical for mission success or survival. Of course, features and attachments vary from plate carrier to plate carrier. Choosing and configuring your ideal plate carrier setup is an important piece of the puzzle that cou …

What Is Female Body Armor? In the past, most body armor has been designed to fit the needs of the standard soldier – a male soldier. With the influx of female soldiers and law enforcement personnel, manufacturers and military branches have had to rethink the body armor game to fit the needs of the standard female wearer. Historically, female body armor wearers have been wearing body armor that can’t possibly accommodate the female figure and provide superior comfort or protection. Th …

Finding The Right Size Concealable Bulletproof VestCovert body armor is worn under your uniform or clothes for discretion. Typically, covert body armor is soft body armor that protects against up to NIJ Level IIIA threats. These threats include most common handgun calibers. Covert body armor has a low profile design that is considered “concealable” and offers the wearer a lightweight, slim and comfortable protection option. For this reason, concealable bulletproof vests are popular with ma …

If you own or wear body armor, it’s important to know the legalities and restrictions of traveling with your gear. In general, there are not as many restrictions for traveling with body armor as most people normally think. But there are a few pointers that you should know before traveling with body armor plates and plate carriers.Flying with body armorOn their website, the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) states that body armor is generally allowed in your perso …

Whether you are a seasoned weapons expert or a rookie to the range, there are some general safety guidelines and useful tips that should be followed when handling firearms. Range instructors are there to help guide you and should be listened to at all times. You can direct any questions to the range instructors if you are uncertain about any rules or regulations. In this article, we will cover some fundamental best practices for being on a shooting range.Do your homework and choose a firin …