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Law enforcement personnel, military combat units or those who are interested in optimal protection during a crisis already know the answer to one question about body armor.Q: Is body armor essential for critical protection during life-or-death situations?A: Absolutely, positively, 100% yes.But there’s another question that many of our customers have, and it’s not so cut and dry. Q: Which type is best, ceramic armor or steel armor?A: They’re both great options, depending on what you’re loo …

High performance steel plate body armor offers a practical alternative to ceramic composite plates for stopping bullets and preventing injury to the wearer. Although both types of armor can stop hits from a rifle, ceramic plates can be expensive, which can sometimes make them an unrealistic choice for cash-strapped law enforcement agencies and preppers on tight budgets.To help you choose, here are some things you’ll need to know about steel core body armor.I. Backface DeformationBackfac …

Need help selecting the right body armor for your loadout? This video provides an overview of Spartan Armor Systems AR500 Omega™, AR550 and AR650 NIJ rated steel core body armor products. We answer frequently asked questions as well as cover the general differences in each type of body armor such as thickness, cut (shooters vs swimmers cut), weight and coverage area to help you select the body armor that's right for you. …

A good set of Spartan Armor Systems Steel Core Body Armor or Composite/Ceramic Armor plates won’t get anyone very far without a well built, properly selected plate carrier. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of options available in all configurations at all price points. The sheer volume of options can be daunting, but our selection can be broken down into two main categories: • Low Profile carriers like our Spartan Armor Systems ECP • Tactical carriers like our Leonidas Pl …