When it comes to body armor, it is a man’s world. Unless we are talking about Tyr Tactical’s EPIC plate carrier, which is purpose built with women in mind. Read on to learn more.
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Hard Head Veterans ATE Helmet (Lite)
Hard Head Veterans, a vet-owned and operated helmet manufacturing company, recently announced the launch of its newest product, the ATE Lite Hard Head Veterans helmet. Proudly made at their facility in Sweetwater, Texas, by the very men and women who have worn...
Gunhanger: A Convenient Way to Hang Armor and Store a Firearm
The Gunhanger allows for a safe and discreet way to store your firearm. It can also be used to hang body armor on without bending the armor.
ShotStop: “Ultra” Lightweight Level IV Plates
These new Level IV plates from ShotStop are described as “ultra” lightweight and are now available online from the manufacturer.
SafeLife Defense: Flexible Rifle Armor System and More
The Safe Life Defense Flexible Rifle Armor System is a rifle system that is designed to defeat 5.56×45 and will also stop 7.62×39. A full NIJ level III is also available.
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Lightweight Body Armor from Shotstop
Shotstop armor technologies is a company attempting to mitigate the weight and cost of reliable body armor. Here’s what that looks like.
The Marines are Lightening Their Load With This New Plate Carrier
The Marine Corps has officially started pushing out its newest body armor suite to infantry grunts, supposedly a major improvement over the Corps’ existing setup. According to Marine Corps Systems Command, the Plate Carrier Generation III addresses one of the ages-old issues plaguing warfighters, no matter the year or conflict — weight.
HRT RAC Plate Carrier System: First Look
The HRT RAC plate carrier system is based on their previous HRAC plate carrier, with the addition of the MultiZip dual-zipper back panel attachment system.
5.11 Plate Carrier | TacTec Setup and Review
The 5.11 Tactec Plate Carrier has been available for a few years now but continues to perform well against newer designs. It’s light, comfy, has an excellent capacity for modularity and is extremely well ventilated.
Safariland | An inside look
If your current or past life involved law enforcement or military service, chances are you know Safariland. You have almost certainly been issued some of their kit, likely in the form of duty holsters or body armor. The Safariland Group Safariland has been around for...