Trauma Plate for Kevlar Vest
The United Defense Trauma Plate is a 5 x 8 inch rigid insert built to slide into the trauma pocket of a soft Kevlar vest. It sits over the center of the chest and spreads impact force across a wider area of the soft armor behind it. The flat black panel has rounded corners for easy insertion and a single hole near the top edge, and it adds little bulk under a carrier or shirt. Check that your vest has a pocket sized for a 5 x 8 inch insert. It is a good choice for officers, security staff and civilians who already wear soft body armor and want a stiff layer over the vital area.
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$21.95
$12.95
Description
Trauma Plate Insert
This United Defense trauma plate slides into the front pocket of a soft Kevlar vest and sits over the center of the chest. A trauma plate is a rigid insert that spreads the force of an impact across a wider area of the soft armor behind it, so the blow lands less on a single point. It suits anyone who already wears a soft vest and wants a stiff layer over the vital area.
Features
- Trauma Plate Design — A rigid panel that works with soft armor to distribute impact energy rather than replacing the vest itself.
- 5 x 8 Inch Format — The compact rectangle covers the center chest and fits the smaller trauma pockets found on many soft vests.
- Flat Profile — The plate lies flat against the vest panel and adds little bulk under a cover or uniform shirt.
- Rounded Corners — Radiused corners slide into a pocket easily and are less likely to snag or wear through the fabric.
- Top Edge Hole — A single punched hole sits centered near the top edge of the plate.
- Black Finish — A plain matte black surface with no markings that could show through a light-colored carrier.
- Kevlar Vest Compatible — Made to supplement a soft Kevlar vest, the aramid-fiber armor worn by many officers and security staff.
- United Defense Brand — Produced by United Defense, a commercial maker of body armor components.
Fit and Use
Before ordering, check that your vest has a trauma pocket and that it takes a 5 x 8 inch insert. The plate goes in front of the soft armor panel, on the side facing outward. It adds a rigid layer to the chest and is meant to be worn with your vest, not on its own.
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reasonable price pointBeen using this plate for training and it handles impact really well. Doesn't shift around in the vest and the quality feels legit for the cost. Would definitely order again if I need a replacement.
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AwesomeGood backup for the vest. You can't beat the sale price. I bought two to double them up in my vest, good product!
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Need another sale of these!These are great to add to any soft armor/plate carrier - K.S. had a sale on them about a year ago, and I was lucky enough to grab a couple, but now I actually need a few more, but think the current price point is too high. Will DEFINITELY pick up more of these when/if they ever come back on sale! I love the amazing sales specials that Keepshooting offers - please keep those great value opportunities coming!
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Great addition to your vestThese are very nice trauma plates and a good addition to your keepshooting (or other) vests. I bought one awhile ago and agree with other posters that while they are very nice, they are a little pricey. Well, now that they are on sale, I'm getting a couple more and you definitely can't beat the deal. Keep those keepshooting deals coming.
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A good addition to your kevlar body armorAfter reading the other reviews, I thought it might be helpful to include this citation of Trauma Plates from Wiki: "A trauma plate, also known as a trauma pack, is a plate that is an add-on component/insert to a ballistic vest. Its primary purpose is to absorb and disrupt the kinetic energy of a bullet impact and reduce the blunt trauma transferred to the wearer of the vest. Trauma plates typically enhance the ballistic value (how "bulletproof" it is) of the part of the vest that they are positioned behind." Those sold here look like they will do the job. I will be ordering additional units...
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