Body Armor

[MrPrena]

I usually say:

Soft armor=> hypertension
Hard plate=> arthritis

[cstone]

Polyethylene seems to be the current light, hard plate armor and when used in conjunction with a ceramic plate can be very effective.

http://www.hoplitearmor.com/body-armor-101/

[KevDen2005]

Polyethylene seems to be the current light, hard plate armor and when used in conjunction with a ceramic plate can be very effective.

http://www.hoplitearmor.com/body-armor-101/

It appears that the hoplite plates are weighing in a bit more than the RMA Armament plates and technically don't hold an NIJ certificate yet.

However the price is not bad for a set compared to other options.

[sigmanx]

It appears that the hoplite plates are weighing in a bit more than the RMA Armament plates and technically don't hold an NIJ certificate yet.

However the price is not bad for a set compared to other options.

I've been interested in getting some of their swimmer cut lvl 4 plates myself.

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[KevDen2005]

I've been interested in getting some of their swimmer cut lvl 4 plates myself.

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I have been eyeing the swimmer cut as well. Plates have come a long way from when I started wearing them 16 years ago as an infantryman.

[sigmanx]

I have been eyeing the swimmer cut as well. Plates have come a long way from when I started wearing them 16 years ago as an infantryman.

No kidding. And at about 5lbs per plate for lvl 4 protection at $150 per single curve or $300 per triple curve. That is a significant weight and Wallet savings. Yes it is slightly less coverage, but the trade offs are definitely there for sure. Also $200 per pair for 6x6 Lvl 4 sides isn't bad either.

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[Mick-Boy]

Call ATArmor. Knowledgeable and trustworthy. They’ll point you in the right direction.

http://store.atarmor.com

I use a couple of different sets of Velocity Systems front/back plates at work (DOD purchased) but I purchased AT’s side plates out of pocket.

[Joe_K]

Call ATArmor. Knowledgeable and trustworthy. They’ll point you in the right direction.

http://store.atarmor.com

I use a couple of different sets of Velocity Systems front/back plates at work (DOD purchased) but I purchased AT’s side plates out of pocket.

Second this, Mick knows of what he speaks. AT is a legit outfit.

https://youtu.be/fQo2iVvtruc

Good breakdown of NIJ Certs, STOP Plates, NIJ +, and why level IV plates may not provide the most/best protection for LEO’s and Responsibly Armed and Prepared Citizens here INCONUS.


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[Snowman78]

If you email RMA Armament from your department email they should give you LE discount code.

[KevDen2005]

If you email RMA Armament from your department email they should give you LE discount code.

Thanks, I'll do that