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Recently we completed the process to have our AR550 level III+ body armor NIJ certified. We put a lot of work into testing and proving our body armor because there’s no room for substandard products in this industry. Let’s be real folks, we’re not talking about toaster ovens here. If body armor fails then people can die, there are no second chances. That’s why we are constantly submitting our body armor to independent laboratories for ballistics testing.  This includ …

Ever wonder how body armor is made? This videos provides a quick glimpse at how Spartan Armor Systems steel core body armor is cut and finished using precision laser cutting. Once the armor is cut we use variety of techniques to finish the amor and ensure the quality of each plate. We pride ourselves on giving our Civilian, Law Enforcement, and First Responder customers one of the fastest turn around times in the industry. Our steel core body armor is available in our Advanced Triple Curve …

When shopping for your Spartan Armor plates, it can be a common pitfall to get sucked into the quagmire of price versus protection level. While this is certainly an important balance to strike, it’s not the only vital factor. The right size plate can be just as important as the right protection level. A number of factors go into sizing your plates including the size and shape of your torso, what type of plate carrier you’re using, mission set and personal preference. Here are some general guid …

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 …

Are you looking for a killer (comfortable) Tactical Vest and body armor? Check out this review by Military Guy! Sliding on my armor plate carrier (tactical vest) over my head and strapping the velcro into place. Adjusting everything and making sure I am good to go. My partner Chief Holland check my vest over, double checking everything when he turned me around and said, “man, that vest is awesome and looks great.” I told him I got it from Spartan Armor Systems. It was …