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Guardian™ Build Your Own Bundle

SKU
Guardian-bundle
$738.00

The Guardian plate carrier from Armored Republic is designed, sourced and manufactured in the United States. This top-of-the-line and military-grade plate carrier comes with a fully adjustable cummerbund and generously sized Velcro ID panels. Included with this plate carrier are our two curved A1 steel alloy blend plates.

Want loadout recommendations? Check out our pre-built packages.

Base Bundle

  • 1 x Guardian™ Plate Carrier
  • 2 x A1 Plates - 10" x 12" Base Coat
Product Configuration
Color *
Black Coyote Multicam (+$70) Black Multicam (+$70)
Add a Hanger? (+$22) *
No Yes
Armor Type *
Alloy - A1 or A2 Ceramic C2MH (+$180)
Add a Loadout? (additional cost) *
No Yes
Add a Hanger? (+$22) *
No Yes
Armor Type *
Alloy - A1 or A2 Ceramic C2MH (+$180)
Series Level *
A1 A2 (+$20)
FragLock Coating *
Base Coat Add Build-Up (+$100)
Add Trauma Pads? (+$78) *
No Yes
Armor Type *
Alloy - A1 or A2 Ceramic C2MH (+$180)
Add Trauma Pads? (+$78) *
No Yes
Add a Loadout? (additional cost) *
No Yes
Type *
Deluxe Pouch Kit (+$67) Ultimate Pouch Kit (+$116)
Color *
Black Coyote Multicam (+$70) Black Multicam (+$70)
Add a Loadout? (additional cost) *
No Yes
Type *
Deluxe Pouch Kit (+$83) Ultimate Pouch Kit (+$144)
Color *
Black Coyote Multicam (+$70) Black Multicam (+$70)

* Required Fields

Summary

    In stock

    $738.00

    The Guardian™ Plate Carrier from Armored Republic was designed to be a 100% Berry compliant plate carrier (100% manufactured, designed, and sourced in the U.S.) that provides the same quality as upper-tier plate carriers at a more modest price. This plate carrier's durability comes from its genuine Cordura® 500D nylon construction, bar-tack stitching at all stress points and webbing, and quick-release buckles with laminated nylon protective covers. Its comfort comes from its adjustable cummerbund with Velcro® inner lining, mesh padded removable shoulder pads, and built-in front and rear inner lining plate pocket padding.

    TheGuardian is compatible with all 10” x 12” steel, ceramic, or polyethylene body armor, and features everything you’d expect in a top-of-the-line carrier. From its dual admin pouches compatible with our Kangaroo magazine pouch insert, fully adjustable cummerbund, and generously sized Velcro ID panels- the Guardian brings together the ideal balance of quality components and craftsmanship, ergonomics, and comfort.

    The carrier is also compatible with our side plate pouches.

    Base Bundle

    • 1 x Guardian™ Plate Carrier
    • 2 x A1 Plates - 10" x 12" Base Coat

    Knowledge Base Articles

    GUARDIAN CARRIER

    • Material: 500D Nylon
    • Supported Plate Size: 10”x12”
    • Size: For body types M to XXL
    • Weight: 2.2 lbs
    • Features: Collapsible carry handle, large Velcro ID panels
    • Manufactured: U.S. (Armored Republic) & Berry Compliant

    A1 BODY ARMOR

    • Material: Ballistic steel and alloy blend of 650 hardness on the Brinell scale, with FragLock™ Coating
    • Protection: 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,100 FPS (+/- 30 FPS), 7.62x51 M80 Ball (ie .308) at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30FPS), and DEA Certified
    • Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection 
    • Form: Curved
    • Dimensions: 8 lbs, 0.31" thick
    • Shelf life: 20 years
    • Compatibility: Testudo, Valkyrie & Invictus Carriers
    • Manufactured: United States

    A2 BODY ARMOR (upgrade option)

    • Material: Ballistic steel alloy blend of 650 hardness on the Brinell scale, with FragLock™ Coating
    • Protection: 5.56x45 M193, 5.56x45 M855/SS109 at 3,000 FPS (+/- 30 FPS) and 7.62x39(ie AK-47), 7.62x51 M80 NATO Ball (ie .308) at 2,850 FPS. Not rated for AP rounds.
    • Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection 
    • Form: Curved
    • Dimensions:
      • Weight: 6.5 lbs (per plate)
    • Shelf life: 20 years
    • Compatibility: Testudo, Valkyrie & Invictus Carriers
    • Manufactured: United States

    A3 BODY ARMOR (upgrade option)

    • Material: Alloy, polyethylene & polyurea cover
    • Protection: 7.62x51mm NATO M80 Ball, 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). Special threat protection against M193, M855 and 7.62x39mm PS Ball
    • Capability: Edge-to-edge multi-hit protection
    • Form: Curved
    • Dimensions & Compatibility
      • 10" x 12"
        • Weight: 4.6 lbs
        • Thickness: 0.7 inches
        • Plate Carriers: Testudo, Valkyrie & Invictus
    • Shelf life: 5 years
    • Manufactured: United States (pending NIJ approval for 0101.06 certification (all tests passed))

    CERAMIC BODY ARMOR (upgrade option)

    • Material: Ceramic, with FragLock™ Coating
    • Protection: .30 caliber armor-piercing (AP) bullets (U.S. Military designation M2 AP) with a specified mass of 10.8g (166gr) and a velocity of 2,880 ft/s (+/- 30 ft/s).
      • Special Threat Testing:
        • Multi-Hit, .30-06 cal, 166-grain APM2, 2,880 ± 30 ft/s
        • Multi-Hit, 7.62 x 54R-mm, 155-grain B-32 API, 2,880 ± 30 ft/s
        • Multi-Hit, 7.62 x 39-mm, 123-grain PS Ball 2,400 ± 30 ft/s
    • Capability: Multi-hit protection
    • Form: Curved
    • Dimensions & Compatibility:
    • 10" x 12"
      • Weight: 7.4 lbs
      • Thickness: 1" 
      • Plate Carriers: Testudo, Valkyrie & Invictus
    • Shelf life: 5 years
    • Manufactured: United States

    POLYETHYLENE BODY ARMOR (upgrade option)

    • Material: Polyethylene, with FragLock™ Coating
    • Protection: 7.62 mm FMJ, Full Metal Jacket 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: Multi-hit protection 
    • Dimensions
      • 10” x 12”
        • Weight: 3.3 (+/- .3) lbs
        • Thickness: 1"
    • Shelf life: 5 years
    • Compatibility: Testudo, Invictus & Valkyrie Carriers
    • Manufactured: United States

    PROTECTOR HELMET (upgrade option)

    • Material: 100% aramid composite
    • Protection: 357 SIG FMJ Flat Nose (FN) bullets with a specified mass of 8.1 g (125 gr) and a velocity range of 1400-1450 fps and with .44 Magnum Semi Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) bullets with a specified mass of 15.6 g (230gr)
    • Size & Weight
      • Medium
        • Outer: 10.2" x 8.5" x 6.2" (30" circumference)
        • Inner: 9.6" x 7.8" x 5.9" (27.6" circumference)
        • Thickness: 0.32"
        • Weight: 3.1 lbs
      • Large
        • Outer: 10.4" x 8.6" x 6.2" (30.7" circumference)
        • Inner: 9.8" x 8" x 5.9" (28.5" circumference)
        • Thickness: 0.32"
        • Weight: 3.2 lbs
      • Extra Large
        • Outer: 10.9" x 8.9" x 6.8" (31.7" circumference)
        • Inner: 10.3" x 8.3" x 6.5" (29.4" circumference)
        • Thickness: 0.32"
        • Weight: 3.3 lbs

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