Vests

The terms “plate carrier” and “bulletproof vest” are used regularly and interchangeably. But what do these terms mean?

They basically mean the same thing, but are not directly similar. For example, the word “plate carrier” can refer to any type of bulletproof vest, but can also include additional protection in the form of leg or groin protection, or even special extra plates.

Bulletproof vests are quite self-explanatory, although there are also different types, such as those worn on the outside and “covert”, i.e. hidden under clothes. “bulletproof vests” is another term for bullet resistant vests that some prefer to use. This is because bulletproof vests cannot provide complete protection against all types of ammunition.