“Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind.”
- The Regicide is the preeminent low-visibility carrier on the market.
- Slick, but with a host of features for scalability & utility. Holds hard armor plates.
- The AR500 Heritage Plate is the Most Tested Armor Ever.
- Countless videos & lab tests showcase its strength.
- Level III. Stops M80 Ball & M855 Green Tip (speeds listed below).
- Extreme multi-hit, edge-to-edge protection.
- Add the Build-Up Coat for improved protection against bullet fragmentation.
- The Base Coat redirects away. The Build-Up Coat captures.
- The MK I Slick Placard keeps speed reloads always ready.
- Holds three 5.56 magazines in injection-molded retainers.
- The MK I Med Sleeve keeps a full med kit ready to go, accessible from both sides.
In Wolf Gray + Black.
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Product details
The Regicide Plate Carrier
| Weight | 3.6 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11.5 × 14.5 × 5 in |
| Color |
Alpine ,Wolf Gray , , , , , , |
Heritage - Level III AR500 Steel Body Armor
| Weight | 8.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 0.34 × 0.34 in |
| Armor Form |
Curved , |
| Fraglock Coating |
Base Coat ,Build Up |
MK I Slick Placard
| Weight | 0.56 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9 × 4.5 × 1.5 in |
| Color |
Black ,Black Multicam , , , , |
MK I Med Sleeve
| Weight | 0.32 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.25 × 9.5 × 2 in |
| Color |
Black ,Black Multicam , , , , |
Description
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HERITAGE ARMOR SPECS
Material: AR500 steel alloy blend, with FragLock™ Coating
Protection: 7.62 mm FMJ, steel-jacketed bullets (U.S. Military designation M80) with a specified mass of 9.6 g (147gr) and a velocity of 2,780 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s).
Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection
Form: Curved
Dimensions: 9.5″ x 12.5″
Weight: 8.5 lbs
Thickness: 0.34″
Shelf life: 20 years
Manufactured: United States
TESTING
The Heritage Plate has been independently tested in accordance with NIJ 0101.06 threat levels through Oregon Ballistics (OBL), and H.P. White Laboratories. It is rated to stop 7.62×51 M80 NATO Ball (.308 Winchester) at a velocity of up to 2,800 FPS. It is also special threat tested to stop 5.56mm M855/SS109 (Green Tip) at a velocity of up to 3,000 FPS and 5.56mm M193 at a velocity of up to 2,800 FPS.
Regicide Specifications
- Fits:
- All 10×12″ Plates.
- Also fits SAPI Small, Medium, and Large.
- Fits some (thin) 11×14″ plates.
- Small 8×10″ plates can fit but are slightly undersized for the carrier.
- Weight: 1.46 lbs (23.36 oz).
- 1.3 lbs (20.8 oz) without pontoon pads.
- Features:
- The Shapeshift Tabs pull the carrier custom around any plate.
- Also helps manage wires & hydration tubes.
- Comes with two pouch attachment methods.
- Use the front panel’s loop slits for lightweight placards.
- Use the hypalon micro harness for heavier loads.
- Includes pontoon pads for ventilation & comfort.
- The four-cell elastic cummerbund holds magazines, radios, small IFAKs.
- Consists of 4″ elastic with 1″ elastic sewn centered.
- The Shapeshift Tabs pull the carrier custom around any plate.

