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The Art of Retreat
The Art of Retreat
Falling Back - A Time and A Place What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “self-defense”? For many, the common imagery is one of standing your ground,... Read more...
Home Defense Series - Final Preventative Measures
Home Defense Series - Final Preventative Measures
Defending your home from armed or otherwise dangerous intruders is a situation no one wants to find themselves in - but just like any other emergency situation, you prepare the... Read more...
Home Defense Series - During and After
Home Defense Series - During and After
Defending your home from armed or otherwise dangerous intruders is a situation no one wants to find themselves in - but just like any other emergency situation, you prepare the... Read more...
Living a Stable Life in an Unstable World
Living a Stable Life in an Unstable World
Yeah, we’re all about body armor - but that means we’re also about staying prepared no matter what the world throws at us. And friends, the world has been throwing... Read more...
Home Defense Series - Remain Awake and Alert
Home Defense Series - Remain Awake and Alert
Defending your home from armed or otherwise dangerous intruders is a situation no one wants to find themselves in - but just like any other emergency situation, you prepare the... Read more...
Home Defense Series - Body Armor
Home Defense Series - Body Armor
Defending your home from armed or otherwise dangerous intruders is a situation no one wants to find themselves in - but just like any other emergency situation, you prepare the... Read more...
Home Defense Series - Comfort
Home Defense Series - Comfort
Defending your home from armed or otherwise dangerous intruders is a situation no one wants to find themselves in - but just like any other emergency situation, you prepare the... Read more...
Home Defense Series - Weapon Selection
Home Defense Series - Weapon Selection
Defending your home from armed or otherwise dangerous intruders is a situation no one wants to find themselves in - but just like any other emergency situation, you prepare the... Read more...
Predator Armor - Home Defense Series
Predator Armor - Home Defense Series
Defending your home from armed or otherwise dangerous intruders is a situation no one wants to find themselves in - but just like any other emergency situation, you prepare the... Read more...
Predator Blog - Hunting and the 2nd Amendment
Predator Blog - Hunting and the 2nd Amendment
Alright, this is a back-to-the-future forward for the article. After going back and reading it, I found myself using a fair bit of sarcasm and condescension towards those who believe... Read more...
Common Misconceptions in the Tactical World
Common Misconceptions in the Tactical World
Be honest - Has this ever been you? I’ve been told that you only become the problem as soon as you believe you’ve got it all figured out. As much... Read more...
Armor Up: Body Armor for Specialized Professions
Armor Up: Body Armor for Specialized Professions
Gunfighters aren’t the only ones wearing body armor. Firefighters. Emergency Medical Technicians Security Personnel. Humanitarian Workers. In the realm of specialized professions, individuals often find themselves on the front lines,... Read more...
Beyond the Bullet: Trauma Pads and Protecting Against Blunt Force Trauma
Beyond the Bullet: Trauma Pads and Protecting Against Blunt Force Trauma
Body Armor - Stopping the bullet, not the pain? In today's unpredictable world, personal safety has become a paramount concern for individuals across various walks of life. Whether you are... Read more...
Is Body armor practical for home defense?
Is Body armor practical for home defense?
Is there such a thing as “too” prepared? Self Defense - Your right as a human being We will take little time explaining the “why” behind body armor, or any... Read more...
Body Armor - Protection On the Go
Body Armor - Protection On the Go
“You never know when you’ll need body armor. Do you intend to wear it everywhere you go?” It’s almost amusing that for two polarized groups of people, this question serves... Read more...
Gun Laws: Are they ever okay?
Gun Laws: Are they ever okay?
Who should decide what you can and cannot own? Guns, body armor, property, even food… This question, old as mankind itself, has resulted in the creation of more governments than... Read more...
Predator Blog - Body Armor Levels
Predator Blog - Body Armor Levels
So you’re interested in body armor, but not sure which level is right for you? We are here to provide a no-nonsense explanation of each body armor level, their stopping... Read more...
Body Armor: Necessity or Overkill?
Body Armor: Necessity or Overkill?
Disclaimer: This article will discuss various reasons people may choose to own body armor and serve to help the reader decide if armor is a good decision for them, but... Read more...
Predator Armor Survival Kit
Predator Armor Survival Kit
Bad things happen to everyone. Have you ever been stranded on the highway? Have you ever spent a night lost in the woods? Have you ever been caught in a... Read more...
Is Body Armor protected by the 2nd Amendment?
Is Body Armor protected by the 2nd Amendment?
Guns, Knives, Body Armor, it doesn’t matter - The Second Amendment is not a right: it is a reminder. Weak times create weak men - and boy, are these some... Read more...
Shifting the (NIJ) Standard
Shifting the (NIJ) Standard
Have you ever been told that Level III plates are “useless”? Do you believe the NIJ standards to be a thorough and absolute guideline for body armor? Should they be... Read more...
Predator Blog - Preparing for a Recession
Predator Blog - Preparing for a Recession
If you’ve followed the news for the last while, you’ve probably heard the question, “are we headed for a recession?” come up now and then. For those of us who... Read more...
Bulletproof Armor… Isn’t?
Bulletproof Armor… Isn’t?
“I think vests are all about protection. You know what I mean? Like a life-vest protects you from drowning, a bullet-proof vest protects you from getting shot, and the sweater-vest... Read more...
Concealable Plate Carrier
Concealable Plate Carrier
Flying Under the Radar If there is one thing we’ve emphasized time and time again, it is the importance of dressing for the situation. In our quest for the “perfect”... Read more...
Tactical-Life Body Armor Review
Tactical-Life Body Armor Review
We recently sent off a body armor package to Fred Mastison at tactical-life.com to shoot and test. We sent our kevlar wrapped plate Level III Plates so he could test... Read more...
Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)
Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)
DISCLAIMER: As we always say, training is everything. If you are purchasing an IFAK for yourself, make sure to receive proper training on use of the kit. Improper use of... Read more...
Level IIIA Soft Body Armor
Level IIIA Soft Body Armor
With the ever looming question, “what type of body armor should I own?” Predator Armor continues to expand its offerings into the world of Soft Body Armor. Remember, there is... Read more...
Should I train with Body Armor?
Should I train with Body Armor?
No matter if you are law enforcement, military, a security contractor or just a bouncer at a club, body armor is becoming increasingly prevalent outside of the normal occupations with... Read more...
Hard Armor vs Soft Armor. Do you know the Differences?
Hard Armor vs Soft Armor. Do you know the Differences?
As you start out looking into what options there are to fit your personal protection needs, you’ll run into two types of body armor, hard and soft. Yes, the names... Read more...
Mag Pouches and Magazines
Mag Pouches and Magazines
How much ammo does a rifleman carry? Let’s open with a fun little precursor. We all know how realistic Call of Duty and other military-style video games are, right? I’ll... Read more...
Trauma Pads
Trauma Pads
Disclaimer - I see a lot of armor companies approach this topic in a very... condescending manner. They find every opportunity to talk about how much “science” is behind trauma... Read more...
Best Guns when SHTF (Shit hits the fan)
Best Guns when SHTF (Shit hits the fan)
Is there a perfect “do-it-all” firearm? It’s a question that has been asked for decades, and will continue to be asked. What is the MOST ideal all-around firearm for any... Read more...
Body Armor Through the Ages
Body Armor Through the Ages
A tale of innovation For as long as man has known violence, man has sought protection. You would never go into a fight without means of defense - in a... Read more...
What is the best Body Armor Package?
What is the best Body Armor Package?
Whether you are a tactical instructor, a retail associate at a local gun shop or a member of the military, this is probably a question you have heard a lot.... Read more...
Tips and Tricks from the Experts
Tips and Tricks from the Experts
Overwhelmed by the vast number of options when it comes to plate carriers? We totally get it. And that’s why at Predator Armor, we’ve made it a point to hire... Read more...
Understanding Self-Defense
Understanding Self-Defense
Disclaimer: This article is not intended to be professional legal advice. Predator Armor does not accept liability for ill-use of its products and does not condone the use of violence... Read more...
What to look for when purchasing ballistic plates
What to look for when purchasing ballistic plates
When making the jump into your first set of ballistic armor, it can be a bit overwhelming. There is an endless list of features, methods, and characteristics that need to... Read more...
Sizing your Plate Carrier and Armor
Sizing your Plate Carrier and Armor
When it comes to sizing, some of the most common questions we receive at Predator Armor include: “Will this plate carrier fit me?” “Is a 10x12 plate big enough for... Read more...
Level III+ Armor
Level III+ Armor
Can you put a dollar amount on what your life is worth? If so, what would it be? One of the fun comments we see on our posts from time... Read more...
Civilian Training
Civilian Training
What if I told you that the Second Amendment does NOT provide you the right to keep and bear arms? “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of... Read more...
Camouflage - Picking the Right Colors
Camouflage - Picking the Right Colors
When you hear the words “Predator Armor,” what comes to mind? For me, that’s an easy one: One of my favorite movies of all time. Should I have answered that... Read more...
Why is Fragmentation Protection Important?
Why is Fragmentation Protection Important?
Back before body armor was readily available or affordable for the everyday American, it was designed for and used by the military to protect individuals in combat from fragmentation. Because,... Read more...
Why is a multi-hit rating important?
Why is a multi-hit rating important?
We see it in almost any article, write up or review of body armor “multi-hit rated”. It’s also written into the NIJ standards for body armor, but what exactly does... Read more...
Everything You Should Know About Spall and Frag Mitigation
Everything You Should Know About Spall and Frag Mitigation
Disclaimer for the radical anti-steel crew: I am probably going to rag on you a little today. It’s good for you to get ragged on from time to time, especially... Read more...
Why You Should Have Body Armor
Why You Should Have Body Armor
Should you purchase body armor? Odds are, if you are reading this, you have already asked yourself this question. You’ve seen ads on social media or even follow someone on... Read more...
Predator Armor Dump Pouch
Predator Armor Dump Pouch
Real practical gear vs Hollywood Picture this: You’re watching your all-time favorite war movie or action movie. The movie’s climax is approaching, and our seemingly invincible and unshootable protagonist is... Read more...
Body Armor: Why Buy American?
Body Armor: Why Buy American?
You have come to the conclusion that you want to join tens of thousands of Americans and purchase your own set of ballistic body armor. A big step in this... Read more...
Minuteman Plate Carrier
Minuteman Plate Carrier
Dress for Success Imagine someone approaches you and says, “You own a rifle AND a pistol? Why on earth would you need more than one gun? That seems pretty extreme.”... Read more...
NIJ Body Armor Levels
NIJ Body Armor Levels
“I don’t know about you, but I’m not planning on getting shot in the back.” You should always have the drop on your enemies, so body armor is generally not... Read more...