Low-visibility equipment
for liberty-minded combatants.

The Regicide Plate Carrier

The Regicide Plate Carrier

$180.00

Sic Semper Tyrannis.

This carrier is for Free Men: liberty-minded combatants who cannot afford to be detected.

  • Low-visibility design. Scalable feature set.
  • Go Dark: The Shapeshift Tabs pull the carrier custom around any plate.
    • Reduces bulk & supports slick appearance.
    • Also helps manage wires & hydration tubes.
  • Scale Up: Comes with two low-profile pouch attachment methods.
    • Use the loop slits for lightweight placards.
    • Includes micro harness for heavier loads.
  • Includes four pontoon pads for ventilation & comfort.
  • The four-cell elastic cummerbund holds magazines, radios, small IFAKs.
    • Consists of 4″ elastic with 1″ elastic sewn centered.
SPECIFICATIONS

Material: AR600 steel/titanium alloy blend, with FragLock™ Coating 
Protection: 7.62×51 Enhanced Performance Round (U.S. military designation M80A1) at a velocity of 2,800 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s). 5.56×45 FMJ (U.S. military designation M193) at a velocity of 3,250 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s).
Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection
Form: Curved 
Dimensions: 10″ x 12″ (Default)
Weight: 8.4 lbs (Base Coat), 8.65 lbs (Build-Up)
Thickness: 0.34″ (Base Coat), 0.55” (Build-Up)
Shelf life: 20 years 
Manufactured: United States

FEATURES

The A4 is the toughest armor ever. Made of titanium for its extreme hardness, and steel for its extreme durability. The A4 is built to stop the two major threats to an armor plate: fast rounds and high-energy rounds. 

M193 is a very fast round. It is light and efficient. It cuts like a knife, molding into a cutting projectile on impact, following the path of least resistance. 

M80A1 delivers very high kinetic energy. Its steel penetrator, aggressive powder load, and heavier weight (being a .308 round) make it more powerful than the M193 at its slower speed. Composite plates, though they may be able to stop this round, still struggle with the payload delivered in backface deformation. 

These two rounds are archetypal; not only are they serious threats in themselves, but they also capture the effect of a wide range of threats one could face. 

The A4 is built to stop these rounds, not barely, not sometimes, but with ease. It is one thing for a fresh plate to stop a single round; it is another issue entirely to stop many rounds, even after taking the abuse that a vest typically does before a combat scenario arises. 

The A4 is set apart by its combination of stopping power and durability: it can get abused, dropped, and shot, and keep performing.  

TESTING

The A4 Plate has been independently tested through Energetic Test Labs to stop the following: 7.62×51 Enhanced Performance Round (U.S. military designation M80A1) at a velocity of 2,800 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s). 5.56×45 FMJ (U.S. military designation M193) at a velocity of 3,250 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s). See the official test data below.

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THE STRENGTH OF THE A4

The A4 is built to stop the two major threats to an armor plate: fast rounds and high-energy rounds. 

M193 is a very fast round. It is light and efficient. It cuts like a knife, molding into a cutting projectile on impact, following the path of least resistance. 

M80A1 delivers very high kinetic energy. Its steel penetrator, aggressive powder load, and heavier weight (being a .308 round) make it more powerful than the M193 at its slower speed. Composite plates, though they may be able to stop this round, still struggle with the payload delivered in backface deformation. 

These two rounds are archetypal; not only are they serious threats in themselves, but they also capture the effect of a wide range of threats one could face. 

The A4 is built to stop these rounds, not barely, not sometimes, but with ease. It is one thing for a fresh plate to stop a single round; it is another issue entirely to stop many rounds, even after taking the abuse that a vest typically does before a combat scenario arises. 

The A4 is set apart by its combination of stopping power and durability: it can get abused, dropped, and shot, and keep performing. 

THE STRENGTH OF THE A4

The A4 is built to stop the two major threats to an armor plate: fast rounds and high-energy rounds. 

M193 is a very fast round. It is light and efficient. It cuts like a knife, molding into a cutting projectile on impact, following the path of least resistance. 

M80A1 delivers very high kinetic energy. Its steel penetrator, aggressive powder load, and heavier weight (being a .308 round) make it more powerful than the M193 at its slower speed. Composite plates, though they may be able to stop this round, still struggle with the payload delivered in backface deformation. 

These two rounds are archetypal; not only are they serious threats in themselves, but they also capture the effect of a wide range of threats one could face. 

The A4 is built to stop these rounds, not barely, not sometimes, but with ease. It is one thing for a fresh plate to stop a single round; it is another issue entirely to stop many rounds, even after taking the abuse that a vest typically does before a combat scenario arises. 

The A4 is set apart by its combination of stopping power and durability: it can get abused, dropped, and shot, and keep performing. 

DESIGNATION & TESTING

Armored Republic has designated the A4 as a Level III++ plate, a stopping power designation not found in typical nomenclature. This is because the A4 goes far beyond typical capabilities. 

“Level III” stopping power is based on the NIJ’s 0101.06 Level III standard, which requires that an armor plate reliably stop M80 Ball, a common .308 round.  

“Level III+” stopping power is an unofficial term referring to enhanced protection beyond Level III. Typically this is against special threats like M855 and M193. 

We designated the A4 to be Level III++ due to M80A1 being a far stronger threat than M193 or M855. 

To confirm that this plate really is as strong as we say, Armored Republic commissioned Energetic Test Labs to do third-party verification of the plate with specific rounds at specific speeds. Test reports for the speeds listed can be seen on this page. 

Note: Energetic Test Labs also did further testing far beyond the listed speeds, to ensure the specifications will stay reliable in every use case. 

Why such high stopping power?

The Free Man has many enemies. He must be prepared for a wide array of disaster scenarios to protect his family.

For this reason, exact specifications on enemy equipment are unknown. We do not have a singular defined objective. Thus, the strength and durability of our armor must go above and beyond. 

For instance: Most .308 users shoot M80 Ball, not the much-stronger M80A1. The A4 stops M80A1 to ensure that you’re covered, no matter what you face. 

A standard test evaluates common threats in a worst-case scenario: close-range with a dead-on impact.

Hits like these are most likely to penetrate.

When we built and tested the A4, we took the standard test and cranked it up: faster speeds. Stronger bullets. 

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Why such high stopping power?

The Free Man has many enemies. He must be prepared for a wide array of disaster scenarios to protect his family.

For this reason, exact specifications on enemy equipment are unknown. We do not have a singular defined objective. Thus, the strength and durability of our armor must go above and beyond. 

For instance: Most .308 users shoot M80 Ball, not the much-stronger M80A1. The A4 stops M80A1 to ensure that you’re covered, no matter what you face. 

A standard test evaluates common threats in a worst-case scenario: close-range with a dead-on impact.

Hits like these are most likely to penetrate.

When we built and tested the A4, we took the standard test and cranked it up: faster speeds. Stronger bullets. 

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Q&A

What rounds will this stop?

The A4 is rated to stop: 7.62×51 Enhanced Performance Round (U.S. military designation M80A1) at a velocity of 2,800 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s). AND 5.56×45 FMJ (U.S. military designation M193) at a velocity of 3,250 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s).

What type of steel is the A4 plate made from?

The A4 plates are made from a premium classified alloy blend, consisting of iron, titanium, and other elements. Materials experts designed it with us to maximize strength without sacrificing the flexibility that makes steel so durable. This means the A4 is much more than just a common steel; our plates are uniquely built for ballistic performance.

Will these plates fit my carrier?

Most likely. A4 plates come in the standard sizes (10×12″ & 11×14″) and will fit any carrier designed for these dimensions. Their exceptional thinness often makes it easier to fit than Composite alternatives.

What’s the deal with fragmentation?

When bullets hit a hard surface, they shatter at least partially. That causes fragments to fly. This happens with all hard armor, steel or composite. To mitigate the effects of those fragments, we created the proprietary FragLock solution. This, together with the plate carrier, makes fragmentation a non-issue. We give users the choice between two thicknesses: Base and Build-Up. The Base Coat redirects fragmentation away from the user. The Build-Up Coat captures nearly all fragments within the polyurea coating.

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