Plate Carrier Armor: Should I Buy Level III or Level IV Armor Plates? 

I'd make sure the lvl 3 armor you get will stop M855 because of how common it is. Also, get multicurve - so much more comfortable.

Great video, SB.

To be honest statistically placing any type of barrier between you and a bullet could save your life that being said I believe level 3 is great option to start with.😅

Level 3 and level 4 plates cost almost the same price now. The main difference between the two is weight and multi hit capability. Ceramic plates are only rated to stop one round because after that the material is compromised, but it can stop the highest level threat you will probably ever face. On the other hand level 3 plates cant stop m855 or any other AP rounds but weigh less and are multi hit rated. Other factors to consider are single curve or multi curve and do the plates from that MFG provide edge to edge protection. A lot of MFG will have up to 2 inches of foam around the plate and claim reduced weight at the cost of coverage area.

7.62x39?? The clowns I see around love AK style pistols. I remember when covid drought was around every clown wanted a Drako style AK pistol or a 9" barrel or less AR style pistol. The best defense is situational awareness and training. Fire without movement is suicide and movement without fire is suicide. Shoot and move use micro terrain and cover/concealment well and get out. If you need a plate carrier things are way past normal and you should probably get LVL 4 and look for the lightest weight available in your budget. Even with armor the same concepts above still apply. I carry concealed everyday everywhere it is legal to do so. I keep a med bag and a plate carrier in my vehicle. I have 1 task if something pops off. Use my CCW pistol to get out of the situation and to my vehicle. If things are as bad as needing a plate carrier its probably best to get who ever you can out and treat the wounded as you wait for LEOs to respond. I will never leave an unattended weapon in my car so I do not keep a rifle. For your home beast out and be as ready as you can. Just my humble opinion.

honestly, i say get a zabralo and altyn

Get a level 3 rated plate with an M855 special threat rating, I.e lvl 3+ or RF2. These plates will always be heavier than lvl 3, as they employ a ceramic strike face, but M855 is so prolific that you must protect against it.

You should develop a spine or something that extends from the plate carrier that helps support the helmet that all the weight doesn't hang on the neck.

If you exercise your 2nd amendment right, even though statistically youll probably never use it, you still want it dont you? I feel the same about the choosing level IV over level III. Now its not cost effective for me to buy level IV until i take into consideration those things to include the main enemy of the 2nd: Tyranny. I know. Its cliché but if these statistics are out there whats to say a govt attacking its own people wouldnt use them against us?? These companies better start making plates rated for .277 Fury.

Sounds AWESOME! LOL

The only reason I would ever buy body armor is for a full blown shit hits the fan situation, in which case you will be shot at with rifle rounds. So you get the level 4. If your a cop for everyday shit level 3 should do.

the answer should be III+ (the plus) is a sweet spot between III and IV and will likely cover 99% of threats you will face.

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does the plate carrier hold a plate and a trauma pad ?

haley's son?

OK...your statement is correct,based on statistics....but how about today,in 2023,when,''the elected" brought us all in the brink of WW3?....incredible how things changed since you made this video with this statements😁 ...as for how much they weight...that's a personal problem to each who is a "McDonald's shareholder" ...being in shape is free for everybody,being out of shape it's an deliberate choice!

You said 12 gauge multiple times, but what about 12-gauge slugs??

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i’m a skinny guy, definitely an ectomorph. my body just doesn’t have the genes to get real big, while i do consider myself very fit i just don’t see myself being able to carry my bug out bag AND level 4s everywhere i go. I would argue one of his points is kinda wrong bc hunting calibers and 7.62x39 and x51 are definitely something i would consider a likely threat as well (although less likely). but that being said, if i got hit with a 30-06 or a 300WIN idk if that level 4 plate and trauma pad is gonna be enough to stop that kinetic energy distribution from fucking up my internal organs and ribs 😂😂 so i don’t see a point for myself. if i was 6’4 and 220lbs, then fuck yeah i would.