These new Level IV plates from ShotStop are described as “ultra” lightweight and are now available online from the manufacturer.
ShotStop: “Ultra” Lightweight Level IV Plates
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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.
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5.11 TacTec Plate Carrier | A Report
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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...
New Low Profile (Modular) Plate Carrier from REFT: the Advanced Slickster
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The Best Plate Carrier For You to Up-Armor You
There are some questions to be addressed before answering the question, “What is the best plate carrier?” But we WILL address it. First let’s talk mission, equipment requirements, fit, the number of cheeseburgers you eat, how you train (and why), and budget.
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