What is MultiCam plate carrier?
This MultiCam® plate carrier is designed for first responders to carry ballistic plates with comfortable weight distribution throughout. The Cyclone is compatible with plates measuring up to 10.25″ x 13.25″. Each plate can be quickly inserted and removed via rapid access pull-down flaps.
Does plate carrier size matter?
The size of the carrier has nothing to do with your shirt size but everything to do with the size of your armor plate. There are SO many companies making armor and calling them 10”x12” but when you go measure the plate itself it is sometimes 10×12 and other times it is as far as plus or minus 1” out in dimensions!
Can you wear plate carrier?
Plate Carrier Fit Hack: Do a few burpies in your plate carrier to quickly test the fit with full range of motion. Never wear your carrier too low, loose or wide for your frame.
How much does a plate carrier cost?
There are a lot of excellent options around $150, but top-of-the-line medium and minimal carriers will cost around $300. Don’t buy cheap. Since armor is heavy, sometimes abrasive (eg.
Is MultiCam the same as OCP?
Use OCP – Operational Camouflage Pattern when talking about the current active camouflage pattern. The term OCP is bulletproof. MultiCam was the Operational Camouflage Pattern used during the Operation Enduring Freedom – OEF-CP. MultiCam and Scorpion are sort of two sides of the same coin.
Can Civilians Buy level IV body armor?
Body armor is a safety product. It is legal in all 50 states for law abiding civilians to purchase body armor. You have the right to protect yourself and your family from harm.
Should I get a medium or large plate carrier?
If looking online this will be a size Medium plate. If you are larger you need to use a large plate. Buy the carrier for your plate size, not body size. The cummerbunds on all the brands I will recommend are fully adjustable and come in multiple sizes.
Do Special Forces wear side plates?
Some are wearing personally procured carriers, some have older carriers, but I have consistently seen SF guys wearing Crye JPC 2.0 plate carriers. The guy on the machine gun is wearing a Crye JPC. It is a very popular plate carrier across many military and tactical police units, for good reason.
Can you wear a plate carrier in public?
While most states abide strictly by the federal law regarding body armor, there are a few that add their own bit of flair to it. However, the purchase and use of body armor, by civilians in general, is legal. Again, if you’re convicted of a violent felony, it’s illegal unless you fall into the exception.
Why are people wearing plate carriers?
That also means that the plate carrier offers more protection because of the ballistic panels and protective material. You may find yourself in a foot pursuit, or combat situation with a lot of running involved, and a heavy plate carrier will hold you down. It can also be painful to wear.