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A tactop plate carrier (often referred to as a torso bag or soft armor system) is usually used by members of the SWAT team, Navy SEALS, or other special forces that need to be able to quickly deploy their gear in emergencies. This piece of equipment is similar in appearance to a regular backpack; however, its purpose is to provide an added layer of protection, and often includes a hard-hitting vehicle mounted cannon, a rapid-fire pistol, or other high caliber weapons that may prove invaluable to the member’s of these teams. If you are thinking about getting one of these protective vests, there are a few things that you should know before you run out and purchase one. These items include how they are used, and the different types of armor that is used on them.

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What are Hard Armor Vestments? Hard armor vestments utilize layers of tough, durable materials, including steel, Kevlar, ceramic composites, bullet-resistant fiberglass, and sometimes, exotic materials such as Kevlar. Some vests are laced with soft fabric, such a leather for concealing the operator’s legs or a synthetic material for added comfort. Vests are often worn by law enforcement personnel to protect them from lethal or otherwise hazardous situations, though they’re also becoming more common with civilians in all kinds of situations. The primary function of these protective vests is to add protection against potentially fatal injuries or damage while in combat, but modern Hard Armor Vests are also used for other purposes, as well.

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Hard Armor, otherwise known as Specter Plate Carrier, is an item used in video games by the player to cause enemies to be disabled. Some of the enemy units have the ability to enter a “safe zone,” which can be entered by using a command to enter a safe area, and once inside the enemy’s territory, enemy soldiers have no choice but to lay down their lives and lose their armor. This often-times means that the player has to get very good at using cover to stop being shot from an enemy that is on point. Hard armor is an item that can make playing the game much more fun, since one doesn’t have to use the same strategy every time they run into enemy territory. Since the enemy only has a few weak points, it may take some time to disable them with a single plate.

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