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A man putting his RTS Tactical armored plate into his plate carrier

Level IIIA vs Level III+ Armor: What’s the Diff...

Level IIIA armor is generally soft, concealable body armor designed to protect against specified handgun threats. Level III+ is an unofficial industry designation commonly used for rigid armor plates that...

Level IIIA vs Level III+ Armor: What’s the Diff...

Level IIIA armor is generally soft, concealable body armor designed to protect against specified handgun threats. Level III+ is an unofficial industry designation commonly used for rigid armor plates that...

A man wearing a plate carrier donning an armored plate

Home Defense Guide: Armor, Medical Gear & Prepa...

Preparing your home for emergencies involves more than purchasing equipment. A well-rounded home defense plan begins with understanding your environment, evaluating your preparedness goals, and selecting gear that supports your...

Home Defense Guide: Armor, Medical Gear & Prepa...

Preparing your home for emergencies involves more than purchasing equipment. A well-rounded home defense plan begins with understanding your environment, evaluating your preparedness goals, and selecting gear that supports your...

A man putting his RTS Tactical hard armor plate in his plate carrier

Plate Carrier With Plates vs. Carrier Only: Wha...

Want protection you can wear straight out of the box? Buy a plate carrier with plates. Already own certified armor, or plan to build your kit over time? A carrier-only...

Plate Carrier With Plates vs. Carrier Only: Wha...

Want protection you can wear straight out of the box? Buy a plate carrier with plates. Already own certified armor, or plan to build your kit over time? A carrier-only...

A man wearing Concealable Body Armor

Best Lightweight Concealable Body Armor

Lightweight concealable body armor provides discreet torso protection while supporting mobility, ventilation, and secure armor positioning. The right system depends on the expected threat, required coverage, clothing, activity level, and...

Best Lightweight Concealable Body Armor

Lightweight concealable body armor provides discreet torso protection while supporting mobility, ventilation, and secure armor positioning. The right system depends on the expected threat, required coverage, clothing, activity level, and...

Ballistic shields and blankets

Ballistic Shield vs. Blanket: Which Is Best for...

A ballistic shield gives you rigid, directional protection you can carry and move behind, while a ballistic blanket gives you flexible, wide-area coverage you can drape over people or objects....

Ballistic Shield vs. Blanket: Which Is Best for...

A ballistic shield gives you rigid, directional protection you can carry and move behind, while a ballistic blanket gives you flexible, wide-area coverage you can drape over people or objects....

A policemen putting a plate in his RTS tactical plate carrier

How to Choose the Best Plate Carrier for Your N...

Learn how to choose the best plate carrier based on armor compatibility, sizing, fit, comfort, features, setup, and intended application.

How to Choose the Best Plate Carrier for Your N...

Learn how to choose the best plate carrier based on armor compatibility, sizing, fit, comfort, features, setup, and intended application.