When selecting body armor, there are as many different types of carriers as there are options for the armor itself. Our AR500 Armor Veritas is simple yet rugged plate carrier that provides enough real-estate to carry the essentials or the ability to create a full-size rig.
Many armor carriers can be bulky and cumbersome to use. We saw the need for a carrier and armor combination suitable for smaller individuals or customers looking for a minimalist rig. Enter the AR Freeman™.
Body armor is a compromise between protection, price, and profile (weight and thickness). When it comes to protecting against rifle threats, you cannot beat ballistic armor plates. But as good as they are, not everybody needs or wants the level of protection...and weight... that hard armor offers. Enter our soft armor panels.
There are many types of armor plates to choose from, each with their own pros and cons. Today we’re going to look at the differences between steel armor plates and ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE, or PE for short) plates. Part of our Body Armor 101 Series
AR500 Armor™ non-ballistic steel training plates are an inexpensive and durable way to have a weighted exercise vest without putting your life-saving body armor at risk for damage.
Up to now, this series has focused on gear and training. We’ve asked you to consider your “why?” regarding the equipment. We have advised some training is better than none, and more is better than some. In this final installment, we talk about the "what now?"
