In combat, the bulletproof plate carrier is actually your number one companion. This is why the correct setting of bulletproof plate carrier is as important as preparation. On the battlefield, in the face of danger, if you can correctly put the bulletproof plate in your hand, you are likely to be rescued.
The last thing you want to happen is to get shot when you’re busy putting extra magnets on the wrong part of your vest. Your bulletproof plate carrier can only work if it is properly prepared.
In the past 15 years, the bulletproof plate carrier has always been one of the equipment with the highest utilization rate and the first choice for the protection of law enforcement personnel and officers. Recently, with the frequent shooting time, it has become more and more popular among civilians, and everyone has a stronger and stronger awareness of protecting themselves!
This means that more and more changes and designs make it a very arduous process to select the appropriate carrier and corresponding accessories and accessories to meet your needs. If the choice is wrong, it will waste a lot of money and time.
Finding the right size and configuration is necessary because poorly equipped and uncomfortable means of transport are completely useless to users.
This is why you must make every effort to ensure that you can not only find the best equipment, but also perform the correct license plate conveyor settings to ensure that the key items required for the mission can be accessed when needed.
The size and installation of bulletproof plate is the first consideration
Choose the right size of tactical vest or bulletproof vest, and ensure that the bulletproof plate you buy can be perfectly placed, and provide the ultimate armor protection in all appropriate positions. Generally speaking, the main size determination method of steel plate frame is the size of armor plate you plan to install.
- Although the details of armor level can be found in our previous articles, you need to select a steel plate size enough to cover all your important organs. In addition, you also need to make sure that the tactical vest or bulletproof vest you choose has enough space to accommodate your armor. Some tactical vests can accept different armor cutting types of bulletproof plates, while some bulletproof vests need specific armor products to match.
- The second key is to ensure that your bulletproof chest insert plate has been installed correctly, otherwise it will not provide sufficient armor coverage, let alone it will not be comfortable to wear for a long time if it is installed incorrectly.
- When you wear a tactical vest, the bulletproof plate fits tightly in front of you. If you want to adjust the bulletproof plate at this time, it is very difficult. Therefore, if you ask others to adjust the size for you, you can save some wasted time, frustration and powerlessness. The general rule of thumb is that its front plate bag must be two fingers wide under the clavicle. Of course, this will vary slightly according to everyone’s body shape.
- You can use the shoulder strap to adjust the back panel pocket so that it is aligned with the front instead of sagging at the back. If possible, the next thing you should do is remove the side strap of your bulletproof vest, or sail, and connect it to the front side to ensure that the webbing or connection system is not blocked.
- After that, take the belt out of the rear plate bag. You can tighten or loosen as needed to provide enough relaxation to ensure comfortable movement and breathing, while keeping the carrier close to the body. If you want to check that everything is adjusted, you can tilt your waist back, left, right and forward. Try bending down and touching your toes. If your steel frame doesn’t hit your body or fall, Congratulations, which means it’s installed correctly.
What Will You Carry Beside The Plates
It must be remembered that complete protection is a combination of bulletproof plates and tactical vests. As its name implies, a vest is used and worn in the main compartment with the armor plate. If none of these exist, the bulletproof plate will never be installed correctly, because once you start connecting the storage bag and other items, the bulletproof plate will sag or even fall.
If you have no plans to use bulletproof hard plates, you can purchase IIIA soft armor inserts at any time to provide some stability. If you are just looking for a way to carry water, ammunition and other important equipment without adding plates, you should consider using a belt system or chest drill instead.
After you decide that you really want to use the bulletproof vest and use the bulletproof plate, you can start to consider installing various accessories on the bulletproof vest. Remember, you do not need to fill in all available attachment spaces. You just need to remember what you will carry and where on your armor is the best place to touch them.
Remember, the bulletproof plate alone is already quite heavy. Once you add all the extra bags and holsters, it will become heavier. Make sure not to put too many bags in front, as this will increase the risk of getting stuck. Make sure nothing is installed that interferes with the shoulder weapon, and check the wiring of hydration pipes and communication cables to prevent them from interfering with you or causing obstacles.
In addition, the side mounted pockets must not prevent you from accessing other items on the leather case or seat belt. Finally, be careful not to add too many heavy mail bags to your magazine, because it will only affect their ease of use and practicability.
The Overall Equipment Matching Needs To Be Considered
Keep everything streamlined
You can’t just carry all kinds of equipment, no matter how much you want. You always bring the necessary clothes, just because your vest has a limit on the amount you can carry. Besides, it’s best to keep everything simple.
Consider that when you are looking for something, your eyes should be placed in a dangerous area. If necessary, you should quickly reach each item without sacrificing your opponent’s visibility and reduce the need to view the pouch every time. In addition, ensure that the items are arranged in such a way that they can be reloaded smoothly and prevent accidental seizure of slings or cables.
Put something in the center
Usually, you want to gain weight on the weaker side of your body. For example, a right-handed person wants to carry items on her or his left so that he or she can move freely on his or her right.
However, when you wear a plate, the situation is different. In this case, you need to balance things and distribute the weight in the center. If your right side is strong, It’s best to balance it with the vent plug on the ifak (personal first aid kit) or anything you may have. You can put it on the right side of your three magazine shingles, but you shouldn’t put it too far away from the right. Also remember, you shouldn’t show your carrier to the extreme side, and you should also ensure that your pressure dressing or bandage can be touched.
Keep your shoulders clean
Keep the front shoulder area as clean as possible. You should also keep this area free of killers. A small bag or an emergency flashlight so that you can stop the shooting and remove your hand from the weak side. You should also put the butt of your gun on your shoulder and start shooting from a long distance with precise aim. Make yourself more comfortable by ensuring that your shoulders are clean and preventing debris at the hip intersection.
The pistol was refitted on the belt
Most people like to put the pistol on the belt sleeve, while some people like to put it on their lap. If you are the kind of person who takes a pistol off your vest, you should put your bullet on your belt. However, pay attention to the above tips. You should consider drawing the rifle magazine easily without interference.
If you want to prepare more reloads, you can add spare parts on the high side of the vest, use a holster such as Condor HT holster, and install it through MOLLE. You can also use the front pocket to store the magazine shingles and reload them on the left surface. However, it is better to put the Pistol Magazine on the gun belt rather than on the vest.
Make the pistol easy to get
You should pay as much attention to attack as to defense. The pistol should be placed where it won’t prevent you from pulling it out. In addition, this is ideal if the real estate on the rig above the sketch line is not filled, which will help you perform a smooth transition drill
