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™.
In a medical emergency, seconds count, especially in cases of extreme bleeding from a leg or arm injury. When direct pressure or other measures can’t stop the bleeding, a tourniquet might be the item you need.
AR500 Armor’s steel plates come in a variety of sizes, protection levels, and price points. Here, we cover some of the basics between our different protection levels of steel ballistic core armor plates.
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.
The AR500 Armor® Kangaroo Pouch is designed to accommodate three rifle magazines in a lower administrative “kangaroo” pouch of a plate carrier. While offering a low-profile method of carrying mags, it works better in some carriers than others. Part 2 of 2.
