Body Armor Plates
Armored Republic Body Armor Plates
The Tools of Liberty include both offensive and defensive arms. Armored Republic offers a variety of soft and hard body armor options, including soft armor aramids (S Series), polyethylene (P Series), steel alloy (A Series), and ceramic (C Series). Learn more about our different body armor series and the pros and cons of each armor type: soft, polyethylene, steel alloy, or ceramic.
New to body armor? Go to our Body Armor 101 resource page which outlines the basics, learn about armor levels, and common body armor myths and misconceptions. Use our glossary to learn about body armor and ammunition materials and terms, or read about the importance of trauma pads. Choose your armor plates and then wear them with one of our Armored Republic plate carriers.
Learn more in our Knowledge Base Body Armor sections:
Intro to Body Armor
Ballistic Characteristics
Physical Characteristics
Material Comparisons
NIJ Standards
P3 Polyethylene Body Armor
$479.00Ultra-lightweight P3 armor offers Level III protection against 7.62×51 rounds, multiple-hit durability, and buoyancy for enhanced mobility.
- Under 3 Pounds: The P3 plate is made from superlight polyethylene, allowing users to run and swim without fatigue.
- Proven Stopping Power: Tested to NIJ Level III standards, it stops 7.62×51 M80 Ball rounds at 2780 FPS.
- Durable and Buoyant: Unique bullet-stopping mechanism allows multiple hits without shattering, and the plate floats in water.
A2 – Alloy Body Armor
$80.00 – $229.00The A2 Body Armor from Armored Republic offers Level 3+ protection in a thin, lightweight design. At just 5.5 lbs, this steel alloy plate with FragLock™ coating stops all pistols and most rifles up to 3,000 FPS, providing maximum mobility and durability.
- Level 3+ Protection: Defeats most rifles and pistols, including 5.56 M193 and M855.
- Lightweight Design: Weighs only 5.5 lbs and is 0.26″ thick for easy mobility.
- Durable Coating: FragLock™ protects against fragmentation and contaminants.
*ONE PLATE ONLY
Backpack Armor Insert
$129.00S2 Armor will be available for shipping starting in March.
The S2 Backpack Insert from Armored Republic offers lightweight Level IIIA handgun protection, stopping most pistol rounds, including .44 Magnum, in a flexible, under 2-pound design. Sized to fit most backpacks, this panel provides discreet everyday safety without compromising comfort or mobility.
AR500 Armor Heritage Plate
$99.00 – $183.00Affordable, strong, reliable: the Heritage Plate is made of a custom steel alloy blend that increases its strength. It boasts Level III rifle protection, multi-hit capability, and a FragLock™ Base Coating to deflect fragmentation. Additionally, this armor plate has a lengthy shelf life, retaining its full strength for twenty years. The armor plate comes in flat and curved forms. The Build-Up upgrade increases the thickness of the FragLock™ coat so as to capture virtually all fragmentation within the plate, ensuring it is a complete non-issue in the fight.
Hard Side Plates
From: $160.00The curved A1 and A2 Hard Armor Side Plates from Armored Republic are there for you when you’re exposed on multiple sides and need higher coverage: Made for any standard cummerbund side plate pockets, this steel armor provides rifle-rated multi-hit protection while being thinner than ceramic and polyethylene. This makes for a reliable low-profile option for rifle protection on all sides.
Note: these side plates are 6 inches horizontally and 6 inches vertically
Trauma Pad+
$50.00The Trauma Pad Plus enhances your armor with DARKMATTER gel for superior impact absorption, multi-hit resilience, and unmatched durability. Flexible design adapts to any body shape, providing long-lasting protection without expiration.
- Advanced Impact Protection: DARKMATTER gel mitigates backface deformation (BFD).
- Enhanced Durability: Increased ripstop count from 7 to 300 for long-lasting performance.
- Flexible Fit: Adapts to various body shapes and armor configurations.
Not ballistic-rated; to be used with body armor.
Trauma Pad
$20.00 – $50.00Trauma pads from Armored Republic are designed to be worn in conjunction with and behind your body armor to reduce the amount of energy transfer to your body, reducing felt energy through your armor and mitigating backface deformation. Trauma pads offer no increase in ballistic protection.
Training Plates
$140.00 – $160.00The Armored Republic Training Plates are made from military-grade steel and designed to fit 10″x12″ plate carriers.