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A bump helmet is used to prevent bumps on the head. But, selecting a good bump helmet is not as easy as knowing the general purpose of the gear. The best models around are those that will not only serve as a hardhat but will also stop piercing and be able to attach gear on. There are three main aspects when selecting a bump helmet: Protective capabilities Tactical capabilities Comfort And while most operators will focus on what the helmet...

Since the time when the first military parade passed through an ancient city somewhere in the Middle East, military apparel has become popular in fashion. While this is completely acceptable for civilians, those who wish to find tactical pants to wear with their combat boots will need to look deeper. It may be undeniable that combat boots and pants look cool, but for a wide variety of security-focused and intensive jobs, you will need real tactical boots and pants that...

  Especially when it comes to men’s fashion, some of the most popular glasses to wear are those used by the military. For instance, the ‘’Aviator’’ sunglasses were popularized all the way back in the 1940s and are still one of the most recognizable designs. But, sunglasses are nowhere near the only type of glasses used by the military, especially if we include the Army, Navy, and the Air Force. Depending on the mission, requirements, as well as the operator,...

The need to protect your head, especially in combat, is by no means a novel one. The moment some ancient cavemen picked up a club the other cavemen realized the need to cover their head with something that will stop that club. Modern military helmets are just an extension of that tradition. Regretfully, it is much harder stopping a bullet than it is to stop a wooden club, meaning that we need to use new technology and materials to stop...

Bulletproof armored clothing is one of the best things to happen to civilian protection in ages. Obviously, it is still only bullet-resistant, and only against handgun rounds unless fitted with a plate, but excels in civilian protection and plausible domestic situations. Unlike covert armor that requires some expertise in handling and is not always perfectly comfortable, armored clothing is as close to regular apparel you can get while being able to stop a bullet. Currently, there are three types of...

It might sound self-explanatory that concealable armor is the armor that you can conceal, but the name alone doesn’t explain the options available for different situations. Also, it is not enough for the armor to be covered with plain clothes, as it also needs to move like plain clothes.Additionally, while the vast majority of concealable armor is soft armor, there are concealable plate carriers. It is possible to carry a plate that will be virtually invisible to anyone but the...

While often used as a colloquial name in marketing, a jumpable plate carrier is a collective name for high-mobility plate carriers. These models are not always covert and can include gear as well, but are focused on allowing combatants to move quickly even over obstacles.Although there are a few conditional exceptions, there are three things that every jumpable plate carrier must have:Very light and fittingAllowing for a full range of movementCapable of perfect balanceAdditionally, it might be necessary for the...

Every manufacturer in the world will swear that the best plate carrier to buy is exactly the one they make. And, the worst thing is they might be correct. All current high-end manufacturers make good products, but your best pick will be the one that works best for you.Although these can be extrapolated into a dozen smaller ones, every PC will have three aspects that you will need to consider:Durability.Comfort.Utility.And not only will the mixture of all three make different...

While body armor is advancing all the time, what stays the same is the bad naming department. In some cases, as is the case with the slick plate carrier, a name is used more because it sounds cool than because it describes the product, which is a covert tactical plate carrier.There are four aspects that any slick plate carrier needs to have:Light and tight-fitting.Can be hidden under plain clothes.Can accept all SAPI/ESAPI plates.Allows for a full range of movement.The idea...

While it is obvious that a good plate carrier is the one that will fit perfectly to your body and the mission at hand, we need to know what these things mean. The biggest rookie mistake is thinking that you can’t go overboard and thus anchor yourself with too much gear.Ideally, you want to answer three questions when finding good armor:Where? (Will you be using it, and against whom).Who? (Will be carrying the armor and their body type).What? (Will you...

A cummerbund plate carrier is a type of body armor that has adjustable wide waist-straps on the side, also called the cummerbund, and don’t rely only on gravity to keep the ballistic plates in the right spot.When it comes to body armor, there are three general types of cummerbunds:SkeletalElasticPocketedAdditionally, all types of cummerbunds may have PALS loops to attach your MOLLE gear. This makes such waists both practical and comfortable. But, if you choose to insert hard side-plates to your...