For those who have served in the military, a ballistic plate carrier is a familiar sight. But for others, ballistic plate carriers may seem like something mystical or magical. The purpose of this article is to shed some light on these intriguing pieces of equipment and help you understand what they do!
There are many different ballistic plates available for purchase- which one will best suit your needs?

Things You Didn’t Know About Ballistic Plate Carrier

  • ballistic plates are available in a variety of sizes, shapes, and styles to best suit your needs
  • plates provide protection from both sides for increased safety and durability
  • plates come with or without protective covers depending on the manufacturer’s preferences
  • some carriers include soft armor, while others do not
  • plates can be used with other types of equipment such as chest rigs, vests, etc. depending on preference
  • when worn correctly, carriers offer much greater comfort than one might expect
  • many manufacturers sell pre-configured packages that include compatible accessories like shell pouches which reduces shopping time but may lack the carrier best suited for your needs
  • carriers provide much greater protection than soft armor at a slightly higher weight but offer more flexibility. This is especially important to those who participate in activities such as paintball or airsoft that require additional protective equipment beyond ballistic vests with hard armor inserts. Additionally, many of those who participate in military training exercises rely on carriers due to their ability to protect from incoming fire while also providing the wearer with maximum maneuverability without impeding the range of motion necessary during tense situations like combat simulations.
    Another equally important factor to consider when choosing a ballistic carrier is each ballistic panel’s size, shape, and weight. This will depend on various factors, including body type and location where one plans to wear their ballistic vest or carrier. A petite woman in Miami who wishes to have maximum protection from firearm attacks would want a larger ballistic panel than, say, an average-sized man who resides in Buffalo, New York, with little likelihood for firearms-related encounters.
    Carriers are not always comfortable to wear for long periods, especially if they are not equipped with padding or adjustable straps that allow the user to custom fit them precisely for their body type and shape. The weight of ballistic plates also adds additional strain on the human body, which can increase fatigue during extended use in high-intensity activities like paintball or airsoft games; however, even those who participate in less strenuous physical activities such as hiking still benefit from wearing plates since they only add about three pounds onto your overall carrying weight per plate.
    We hope this information has been helpful to you.