Are trauma pads needed with body armor?

No. Trauma Pads are designed to reduce blunt force trauma if your armor takes a round. Trauma Pads are intended to be worn behind ballistic body armor panels, providing an extra layer of comfort and adding to the effectiveness of the hard armor plate.

What is a trauma pad on a plate carrier?

Trauma pads, called trauma plates or ballistic panels, are protective gear that provides additional protection to a person wearing a bulletproof vest. These inserts are mostly placed in the front, back, and side pockets of a bulletproof vest or carrier plate.

Do trauma pads do anything?

Trauma pads are designed to absorb impact energy and protect the wearer from back face deformation injuries. This energy transmission is the result of the back face of the armor deforming during impact.

Should you wear trauma pads behind armor plates?

Regardless of the type of armor plates, it’s recommended that trauma pads be worn behind tactical plate carriers. Although they don’t offer ballistic protection, trauma padslessen the impact of bullets felt by the wearer when a bullet strikes your tactical armor.

What are the trauma pads?

These specially engineered Trauma Pads absorb impact energy and provide comfort when wearing our body armor panels. This microcellular urethane foam has been long trusted in sports impact protection and an extremely low compression set. The materials are high density and flexible.

Are plate carrier vests considered body armor?

Plate carrier vests with body armor inserts make up a true body armor system – the same tactical armor trusted by military, law enforcement, security personnel and overseas private contractors. Tactical Plate Carrier Vest Types Plate carrier vests come in different options and sizes for use under various potential threats.

Do you need trauma pads for MOPC plate carriers?

The Condor MOPC Plate Carrier provides hook and loop panel for all armor compartments (front, back & sides) and includes emergency drag handle, detachable shoulder pads and front map pocket. Regardless of the type of armor plates, it’s recommended that trauma pads be worn behind tactical plate carriers.