GearGuide Entry: Overview of Tactical Plate Carriers: December 24, 2012

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The Best in Tactical Plate Carrier

Reinforced vests are mainly used by hostage rescue teams, combat soldiers, and police tactile units to protect them from injury while on a mission. The vest itself is made from several strong layers of laminated or woven fibers that is capable of protecting the wearer from slash and stab attacks from knives, razors, and other sharp objects at close range. For additional protection, vests that have polyethylene, ceramic or metal plates inserted within them serve as an additional shock absorber to the wearer from various types of bullets or flying shrapnel.

It is also crucial for all groups involved in law enforcement, rescue and combat missions to be protected from the blunt force trauma resulting from the impact of rifle rounds and handgun bullets. Vest specifications will usually include both limits on the amount of energy impact and penetration resistance delivered to the body.

Plate carriers are upgraded ballistic vests that have proven very effective in this regard. They are standard gear for military use, as well as for corrections officers and other law enforcement who often need to wear plate carriers to shield themselves from sharp objects and bladed weapons.

AFMO.com™ places special emphasis on their customers' safety first, by offering plate carriers engineered with superior workmanship; reinforced stitching and top grade materials to enhance their performance and actually fit better than less expensive plate carriers sold elsewhere. Although price is secondary, AFMO.com™ does offer plate carriers that start within an economical price range as well as those that are in the high end category for various combat situations. We offer plate carriers to our valued customers from top quality brands like:

•Condor
•GH
•First Spear
•Blue Force

The staff at AFMO™ are constantly researching how to better improve their products to deliver their customers high-performance gear that can literally mean the difference between life and death while carrying out a mission. Many manufacturers will cut corners and sell their ballistic vests at low-cost at their customers' expense. When you buy from AFMO™, you can have peace of mind knowing that our attention to detail with design and production will never be sold as "value engineered." We will be happy to assist you with all of the options available on our website to make a selection from our wide range of plate carriers. We're confident you'll find a plate carrier that comes with modular accessories and meets your specifications.