Buyer's Guide
Best Tactical Helmets: Bump & Ballistic [2026]
Looking to protect your noggin? We cover how to choose the perfect tactical helmet for your needs, from bump to ballistic and affordable to top-of-the-line.
Category Body Armor
- News
New Product Highlight: RTS Tactical SOPC
Need body armor that’s comfortable all day and has plenty of room for gear? Meet the new Sustained Operations Plate Carrier.
- Every Day Carry
Premier Everyday Armor T-Shirt 360 Review: Best CCW Body Armor?
Need a low-key, ultra-concealable body armor option? We take a look at the Premier Body Armor Everyday Armor T-Shirt 360 to see if it's worth the money!
- News
New Product Highlight: RMA Launches Gen 2 Body Armor
RMA makes some of our favorite body armor. Now the company is refreshing its Level IV and RF3 lineup with new lightweight plates.
- How-To
How To Set Up A Plate Carrier [Step-by-Step Guide]
Got body armor? Learn how to wear your plate carrier the right way with this helpful Marine’s how-to guide.
By - Buyer's Guide
Best Body Armor [Tested]: Hard Plates & Soft Armor
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.
- News
Updated NIJ Body Armor Standards: What Do They Mean For You?
The NIJ just released new body armor standards for 2024. Learn what changed, what to buy, and whether your old plates still protect you.
- Buyer's Guide
8 Best Plate Carriers: Tested & Reviewed
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!
- Buyer's Guide
Best Lightweight Concealable Body Armor
Want to keep yourself protected but do it incognito? We dive into concealable body armor that works and keeps itself hidden. Check out our recs.
- Gear
Best Ceramic & UHMWPE Body Armor [Tested]
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!
