plate carrier – Von Steuben Training & Consulting

On Body Armor Part III

Part I of this series laid out the pros and cons of armor and provided context on when it should be used. Part II was a guide on what to look for when purchasing armor. Today, in part III, I will demonstrate proper fit and wear of a plate carrier and provide some tips onContinue reading “On Body Armor Part III”

On Body Armor Part II

In Part I, I covered general pros and cons of body armor, as well as considerations for when you and shouldn’t wear it. In this article I will cover what to look for when purchasing body armor. Determine How Much Protection You Need/Want The first step in purchasing armor is deciding how much protection youContinue reading “On Body Armor Part II”

On Body Armor Part I

Everyone who is new to the “tactical world” is immediately bombarded with a list of items that you “need to have” in order to survive combat. You “need” to have a light on your gun. You “need” to have the latest camo pattern. And, of course, you need to have armor. Body armor is aContinue reading “On Body Armor Part I”