Category Body Armor
Best Body Armor of 2024 [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. (Read)
[How-To] Set Up the Best Battle Belt & Plate Carrier
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)
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. (Read)
RTS Special Threats Mini Shields (& Ballistic Pillow) Review: Ballistic on a Budget?
We test out 3 RTS Tactical Special Threats Mini Shields and a Bulletproof Memory Foam Pillow to see if your home defense set-up needs a boost. (Read)
Safe Life Defense Hyperline Body Armor Review: Can Something So Thin Still Protect?
We tackle one of the thinnest pieces of body armor out there -- the Safe Life Defense Hyperline. Does it balance weight and protection? Come find out. (Read)
[Review] Hard Head Veterans ATE Gen II Helmet + Micro Lattice Pads
We try out the Hard Head Veterans ATE Gen II helmet alongside Hard Head Veterans' Micro Lattice Helmet Pads. Come see why we liked this setup! (Read)
The Blue Brief: Advocacy and Breaching a Tent
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)
8 Best Plate Carriers of 2024, 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! (Read)
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! (Read)
[Review] Spiritus Systems LV-119 Plate Carrier
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)
[Video+Review] Crye AirLite Convertible Chest Rig
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 Sales Skyrocket in 2020
Body armor manufacturers and suppliers are reporting a spike in sales. Find out why and when supply will catch up with demand. (Read)
[Review] RE Factor Tactical Advanced Slickster Carrier
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)
[Rig Setup] Ferro Concepts Slickster & Spiritus Systems Micro Fight Chest Rig
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)
