Br2 Body Armor: What the Br2 Protection Class Stops
Br2 protection class under GOST 34286-2017: the test cartridge, what Br2 body armor stops, its weight, how it differs from Br1 and what documents to check.
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Andrey Sokolov is the pen name of the IRON TACTICA technical editor. Articles under this name are prepared together with our workshop in Saint Petersburg: protection classes are checked against GOST 34286-2017, model specs against the catalog, the certificate of conformity and test reports. Found an inaccuracy or have a question? Message us on Telegram or call 8 800 101-76-37 - we will answer and correct the text.
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Br1 Body Armor: What the Br1 Protection Class Stops
Br1 protection class under GOST 34286-2017: the pistol and cartridge used in the test, what Br1 body armor stops, what Br1 S2 means and how to check documents.
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Aramid or UHMWPE: Which Is Better for Concealable Body Armor
Aramid or UHMWPE in body armor: how Kevlar and polyethylene differ in weight, moisture and heat, and why a UHMWPE pack wins for concealed carry.
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IR Remission Fabric: Cordura, Multicam, Webbing and Paint
IR remission (NIR-compliant) fabric: what the label means on Cordura, multicam and VKPO uniforms, why webbing and hardware give you away and how to check a kit.
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Soft Armor Panel or Hard Plate: What Each One Stops
Soft armor panel or hard plate: what Br1 and Br2 panels stop, why panels cannot replace a plate, why the plate goes on top of the panel and how to care for it.
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What IR Remission (NIR-Compliant) Fabric Means for Body Armor
IR remission, or NIR compliance, in plain words: why ordinary fabric glows in night vision devices, how the fabric is tested and what washing does to it.
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Body Armor Spacer Pads (KAP), Side Protection and Collars
What a KAP spacer pad in body armor is for, how soft side protection differs from a side plate, and why you need a collar, groin and shoulder protection.
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Assault Body Armor Kit: What Is Included and How Much It Weighs
Assault body armor: what a full kit includes, how much it weighs, the protection class of each zone, what MOLLE is for and how it differs from tactical armor.
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Plate Carrier or Body Armor Vest: Differences and How to Choose
Plate carrier or body armor vest: how they differ, whether a carrier protects without plates, how much each weighs with plates and how to size a carrier.
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How to Put On Body Armor with Plates and Fit a Plate Carrier
How to put on body armor with plates: step by step, plate height, shoulder straps and cummerbund, checking the fit in motion and common fitting mistakes.
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Ceramic or UHMWPE: Which Armor Plate to Choose
Ceramic or UHMWPE armor plates: how each material works, what Br3 polyethylene plates actually stop, and what happens to a plate after a hit or in heat.
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Body Armor Plates: Which Class, How Much They Weigh, What Size
Body armor plates: what GOST classes Br4, Br5 and Br6 stop, how much a plate weighs, which plate sizes exist and how to match a plate to your vest.
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Body Armor for Security Guards: What Russia's New Law Requires
Body armor for security guards under Federal Law 427-FZ: which private security companies need vests, the rule for response teams, how to choose a class.
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How to Choose a Body Armor Manufacturer and What to Check
How to choose a body armor manufacturer: which documents to request, what to check on the label, and why lead times, fit and support matter for bulk orders.
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How to Wear Body Armor Under Clothing So It Doesn't Show
How to wear body armor under clothes: what gives a concealable vest away, which shirts, sweaters and jackets hide it, what to wear beneath it and summer tips.
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How to Choose a Body Armor Size and Check the Fit
How to size concealable body armor without a fitting: what to measure, how to read a size chart and how to check the fit standing, sitting and moving.
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Can a Civilian Buy and Wear Body Armor in Russia?
Can a civilian wear body armor in Russia? Do you need a license, is wearing it an offence, how to fly with a vest and get through metro security screening.
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Br1 or Br2: What Each Protection Class Protects Against
Br1 or Br2: the rounds used to test each GOST 34286-2017 class, what Br2 stops, why it is heavier than Br1 and which class to pick for a concealable vest.
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IRON TACTICA Concealable Body Armor: Made in Saint Petersburg
How a Saint Petersburg sewing workshop became a body armor maker: the IRON TACTICA story, GOST protection classes, UHMWPE, our models and buying tips.
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