How to Wear Bulletproof Plates Correctly?

As an essential bulletproof equipment in military activities, bulletproof plates have been widely used in armies, police, and security around the world, and have saved countless lives. In the process of using bulletproof plates, we need to wear them correctly in order to truly exert their protective capabilities.

 

How to wear bulletproof plates correctly?

 

    As an essential bulletproof equipment in military activities, bulletproof plates have been widely used in armies, police, and security around the world, and have saved countless lives. In the process of using bulletproof plates, we need to wear them correctly in order to truly exert their protective capabilities.

 

 

    Bulletproof plates can be divided into two types based on the type of protection: STA plate and ICW plate.

 

    The STA plate can be used independently and installed at the chest, back, and side pockets of tactical vests or bulletproof vests that do not have bulletproof capabilities, providing comprehensive protection for the body. The ICW plate cannot be used independently, it needs to be used in conjunction with NIJ IIIA level bulletproof vests. For all bulletproof plates, it is crucial to place them correctly and secure them firmly during use. We can adjust the position of the bulletproof plates by adjusting the Velcro on the tactical vest or bulletproof vest.

 

    In addition, if necessary, the STA bulletproof plate can be placed in the middle of the backpack or other bags that can be carried daily. However, it is important to secure the bulletproof plate as much as possible, such as placing it in a narrower middle or using Velcro or tape to stick it on the inside, because if it is not properly secured, it cannot provide users with sufficient and effective protection. We need to maximize its effectiveness.

 

    We all know that bulletproof plates are mainly used to protect important organs of the human body from gun damage, such as the heart and lungs, so they must be able to cover the area above the navel and below the collarbone. Therefore, the most ideal position for a bulletproof plate should be at the upper edge, which should be connected to the collarbone, and the lower edge should be close to the bottom of the last row of ribs, about one inch away from the navel (injuries below the navel are usually not fatal). This can protect all important organs of the human body without causing obstacles to the user's movement.

 

    At present, most bulletproof plates have the same specifications, and different people have different heights and proportions. Therefore, the same plate can cover different parts of the body for different wearers. However, for normal individuals, as long as the placement is appropriate, the effective protective area of a general specification plate is sufficient to cover all important organs in the abdomen of the body.

 

    The correct placement method is to first place the upper edge of the plate next to the clavicle position during the wearing process. At this time, if the lower edge of the plate is close to or within one inch above the navel, which is the best position. If the lower edge of the plate is below the navel, the plate can be slightly moved upwards according to the actual situation to avoid obstructing movement. If the wearer's body size is too small or too large, a suitable bulletproof plate can be customized according to their own body proportions.

    Do not compromise wearing plates that do not fit your body shape, as such plates cannot provide sufficient protection.