Plate Carrier 101: Choosing the Right Setup

[@JohnThomas-gj2zg]

Y'all have said a lot of good the things on all of this and thanks for sharing the good information......

[@BoneJam69]

I haven’t gotten an ice plate yet but knowing I could put hot coffee in it during winter might be a game changer

[@zexnynex777]

DUDE!!!! 👊

[@BrassAngels]

As a newbie to the plate carrier gig I appreciate the insight gents. I think my rig is mid tier, certainly not tip top of the line but it is going to protect me significantly more than a cheap set up. Cheers! #ARJunkie #2ARights #RepealNFA

[@jerryrichards8172]

A short shotgun stowed to your side or team member with availability shot shell have are fast becoming something you need. We all watched what drones can do. I know this video isn't about that. The shot shells made me bring it up. Fine video thanks for sharing.

[@landrecce]

Great video guys! Well thought out set ups!

[@geoffreysegarra3684]

Excellent video & info thanks

[@bilbsk.2510]

Awesome videos thanks

[@Colt-p5v]

Great informative video

[@leokelly359]

what kind of plates and carrier do y'all recommend for a guy that uses a power wheelchair?

[@FirearmsDepot]

Hey Leo sorry, we only just saw your question today! Sam touched base with one of his industry colleagues who is also in a wheelchair, and he had some great feedback and suggestions, I'll put below: “The plate carrier itself shouldn't really be a factor that I can think of. I run a Velocity Scarab. As for plates, I'd HIGHLY recommend getting the thinnest plate possible for the rear plate, so it doesn't shove him further forward than necessary which is not a comfortable or natural feeling. Check out Velocity or Tesco. It's possible that since he's in a power chair that can tilt backward (assuming his can) and not in a fixed manual chair like myself that plate thickness won't affect him like it does me, because if he CAN tilt his chair seat backward a little then he could technically/maybe make up for the fact that a thick rear plate shoves his upper body forward.“

[@leokelly359]

@@FirearmsDepot no worries about the delay. I think that your colleague is correct. my power chair does recline back and after trying on a plate carrier a friend has, I'm glad that it does.

[@dougsnavely847]

Did I hear correctly that you two think side plates unnecessary? Due to the addl weight or something else? Where should the front and back plates be ride - how far below the throat in front and the placement on the back? Thanks, great vid and I appreciate the info.

[@Osmamabin_dyin]

Your front plate should be at your jugular notch, where your neck and clavicles meet and the bottom a few inches above your belt. Mine sit at my belly button.

[@daltonhartwell]

I think it is necessary depending on what your mission set is, I run soft armor and it covers my side with the vest I have and then normal ceramic plates on top of it when I need them. But if ur a civilian no u don’t need them ur probably not ever going to need a plate carrier in the first place.

[@jerryrichards8172]

You ever run out of ammo in a gun fight with no back up you may change your mind about 3 mags. I ended up with 3 rounds in my last 3rd mag. Nothing like thinking im about to be executed to change your mind about more mags.

[@thee_kit_kid]

Didn’t know Ferro made a maritime

[@Nickin503]

2k no way 1k or less

[@Droodog127]

glad I got lots if Garands 🤣

[@DD-kw3bn]

It’s a ferro slickster man how can you put out a video of your own stuff that you don’t even know the name of

[@jamesclark481]

A quality coated steel plate in a spall sleeve is just fine

[@Ricandawg5650]

One thing I never get is putting mags on front of your plate carrier just for simple fact that if for some reason you are moving between cover or a unexpected attack no cover or whatever may happen you take one shot to the chest your bullets are gone I always just carry them on my battle belt if I can’t get that job done with 60 round drum mag and four extra clip on my battle belt idk what to tell ya

[@TacticallySound223]

Because if you get shot in the body armor the lost mag is the least of your problems, you are probably experiencing a broken rib and or lots of pain and bruising. The mag is the least of your worries.

[@ireactionl]

This is the dumbest thing I’ve seen today. Stop thinking.

[@canidsong]

​@@TacticallySound223this. You probably aren't taking rifle rounds to the meat of a plate and staying in the fight.