Armor Plate Blog

Weekend Warriors, Reliability, Redundancy and Performance

Weekend Warriors, Reliability, Redundancy and P...

Throughout the week, I receive predictable questions.  They are like clockwork.  Here are some samples: How much do your plates weigh? Is that price for two plates or one? What...

Weekend Warriors, Reliability, Redundancy and P...

Throughout the week, I receive predictable questions.  They are like clockwork.  Here are some samples: How much do your plates weigh? Is that price for two plates or one? What...

The single-curve, multi-curve debate and a new twist - Gilliam Technical Services, Inc.

Single-curve, multi-curve ceramic body armor pl...

There are a lot of smart people out there.  I don't consider myself social media "saavy". I am a member of Generation X (not that we can't be good at...

Single-curve, multi-curve ceramic body armor pl...

There are a lot of smart people out there.  I don't consider myself social media "saavy". I am a member of Generation X (not that we can't be good at...

Sweeping Generalizations about Ceramic Armor

One of my favorite things to do - when I have time... is to review the so-called armor "experts" that abound on social media.  Often, "expert" opinions are weaved together...

Sweeping Generalizations about Ceramic Armor

One of my favorite things to do - when I have time... is to review the so-called armor "experts" that abound on social media.  Often, "expert" opinions are weaved together...

Composite strike face covers and crack arresting layers on ceramic armor - Gilliam Technical Services, Inc.

Composite strike face covers and crack arrestin...

It still surprises me that well-known ceramic armor manufacturers continue to neglect the addition of crack arresting technology to their armor plates.  This issue is not discussed often, but the...

Composite strike face covers and crack arrestin...

It still surprises me that well-known ceramic armor manufacturers continue to neglect the addition of crack arresting technology to their armor plates.  This issue is not discussed often, but the...

Price Increases 2024

Thank you for a strong start to 2024. We have ended the majority of our long-term sales due to increased demand. We will still be offering "flash sales" at various...

Price Increases 2024

Thank you for a strong start to 2024. We have ended the majority of our long-term sales due to increased demand. We will still be offering "flash sales" at various...

USA versus China (armor) - Gilliam Technical Services, Inc.

USA versus China (armor)

We manufacture the vast majority of our armor in North Carolina, USA. There is a portion of our customer base that needs quality armor at the best price possible.  That's...

USA versus China (armor)

We manufacture the vast majority of our armor in North Carolina, USA. There is a portion of our customer base that needs quality armor at the best price possible.  That's...