Category Body Armor

In this week's Blue Brief we look at how to advocate for yourself when dealing with police and an interesting encounter involving a tent... (Read)

If you have plates, you need a plate carrier. And we have the details on the best plate carriers we recommend -- from minimalist to full load! (Read)

Want the best body armor for your purpose and budget? We've hands-on tested the most popular options out there and cut through the misinformation. (Read)

We take a whole lot of body armor out back and shoot it...for science! Come see how these Level III and Level IV plates did against various rounds! (Read)

Spiritus is making a name for itself with quality plate carriers. So, of course, we had to test them out. Come see what we thought about the LV-119 setup. (Read)

Ready to kick your range time up a notch? Come see how to set up a badass battle belt and plate carrier to maximize your fun! (Read)

We take a look at the Crye Precision AirLite Convertible Chest Rig to see if the lightweight and modular design is worth all that cash. (Read)

Body armor manufacturers and suppliers are reporting a spike in sales. Find out why and when supply will catch up with demand. (Read)

The newest episode of the Roni Bunker brings us trying out MantisX's newest dry-firing gizmos and also the RAC plate carrier from HRT. (Read)

Is RE Factor Tactical's Advanced Slickster a true upgrade from the original? We hands-on review the low-profile carrier and go over it's improvements. (Read)

We love the Ferro Slickster plate carrier and Spiritus Microfight combo as our go-to slick range rig setup. See how exactly we set ours up! (Read)

Confused about what AR500 body armor to get? We'll cover threat level to mobility cuts, coatings, and curves. Plus we shoot them with armor piercing rounds. (Read)

Looking at the best hard and soft backpack armor? It's a sad reality but better safe than sorry. We can help with our favorite picks for armored inserts. (Read)