Gilliam Technical Services, Inc.

Big and Tall (2XL-5XL) FIREFIGHT Plate Carrier and TWO Edge to Edge 11" x 14" RF3 Ceramic Armor Plates

$539.00 USD

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Ballistic Tile Alumina Silicon Carbide

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You are purchasing a GTS FIREFIGHT carrier and (2) RF3 11" x 14" edge to edge ceramic single-curved armor plates. Made with alumina mosaic ceramic strike faces at our facility. They are 10.8 pounds each. We can also make the plates with silicon carbide tile for 9.5 pounds each (edge to edge).

Make sure you follow the sizing instructions below. Returns for sizing are at customer's expense. Carrier is intended for minimum person size of 5'10" and 190 pounds or more.

GTS specializes in the development and manufacturing of ceramic armor plates. There is an industry need for quality plate carriers and vests that can retain the ceramic particulate ejecting from the ceramic strike face over multiple impacts. Mediocre armor built with inadequate strike face elements that restrict ceramic particles can be mitigated through an extremely well-built carrier. Our GTS carrier adds multi-plies of 1670 denier ballistic Cordura® to each plate pocket. This will help eliminate penetration of ceramic shards through the carrier fabric that can occur with poorly-built carriers or ceramic armor. In many of our tests, normal plate carriers come to pieces when struck by a projectile. Take a look at the video below showing the GTS carrier shot with .30 caliber M2 AP. The carrier handles it well with only a small entry hole showing in the fabric.

We do not carry carrier accessories. The laser cut Molle is adaptable to any of your favorite accessory suppliers.

Features:

Armor plates are ceramic with UHMWPE backers at the NIJ RF3 protection level in an edge to edge format.
Multi-ply plate pockets made of 1670 denier ballistic Cordura®- retains ceramic particles.
Zippered, durable admin pocket
Removable front buckles
Carrier: empty 4 pounds 8 ounces
Double-stitched where stress forms
Tube release (quick don/release) with elastic cummerbund ends.
4 magazine pouch cummerbund on each side (total 8).
Adjustable front/rear pockets that can accommodate armor measuring up to 11" wide and 14" in height. Holds all known 10"x12" plates (single or multi-curved) and 11"x14" plates.
Drag handle
Mesh inside fabric for heat dissipation
Customers outside lower 48 states add $30 shipping fee. Contact us before ordering.
5 year Warranty
Designed/managed in the USA - carrier assembled in China from high quality materials (1670 denier Cordura®).

Carrier Sizing:

Measure the circumference of your body (12" or 14" below your sternum/jugular notch, depending on which plate size you are planning to run in your carrier).
This carrier will comfortably fit 40" - 58" in this measurement range.

U.S. Law prohibits persons convicted of certain violent state and/or federal felonies from purchasing body armor. You are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding body armor.

All sales are in compliance with and customer acknowledgement of our Return Policy and LEGAL NOTICE here. Please wear your armor in compliance with the ballistic label included on your product. DO NOT test your armor by intentionally wearing it during ballistic testing.

All sales are final and in compliance with our LEGAL and SHIPPING policies (see links at the bottom of the page).

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from 184 reviews

Amazing plates

Wwll made light fits carrier grate fast shipping have nothing bad at all to say but thank you

Zac

04/10/2025

Model 9049: SET (2) No Fragmentation RF3 Edge-to-Edge Ceramic Armor Plates

RF3 Standard ceramic armor plates

Spoke on the phone with Wilson, he answered all of my questions and was very informative, I placed my order on a Friday he told me he was going to hand assemble them himself, while sending me pictures and videos of the process which was an experience I don’t think you will get anywhere else, I received my plates well packaged within 5 days, unbelievably fast from start to finish, will definitely be ordering another set soon.

Chris A

03/19/2025

GTS

Absolutely incredible

Listen these plates are amazing quality I’ve paid for the more known brands at a way higher price and they are literally not even as well made as these, I have absolutely zero negative things to say the shipping was fast and very well packaged and the plates stop atleast 4 rounds of 30-06 ap what’s not to love. I just hope that this company stays true to its roots the more they become known unlike other companies that raise prices and lower standards the more known they are. Highly recommend.

Joshua

03/12/2025

Set RF3 Standard Ceramic Armor Plates

They look nice. I have not used them in a plate carrier at this time.

Daniel Groenendyk

02/22/2025

Set RF3 Standard Ceramic Armor Plates

GTS or GTFO

always best price and great quality look. buy from someone who actually takes pride in what they make! my whole carrier is GTS!

Max English

02/20/2025

Set of (2) RF3 6" x 6" Ceramic Armor Edge-to-Edge Side Plates

Underpayed and overdelivered

Ive been messaging Gilliam tactical for awhile about the armor and ive always recieved quick replies and great answers to my questions. The plates i recieved feel excellent they're lighter than ESAPIS and have more coverage. Theres a thick protective lip all the way around the edge od the plates to prevent from shattering which i appreciate because i often find myself being pretty rough with my equipment due to the nature of my job. Shipping was quick and it was well packaged

Joshua Teitler

02/20/2025

Model 6910: RF3 Full Coverage Silicon Carbide Monolithic Ceramic Armor Plate

RF2’s

I got these for my wife because she didn’t like the weight of some steel ones I got her. They’re nice and light and look great as well. Definitely confidence inspiring at a great price !!!

John Rendon

02/14/2025

Made in the USA Set RF2 Standard Ceramic Armor Plates

Shipping was fast plates seem to be good quality

Dominic

02/01/2025

Set RF3 Standard Ceramic Armor Plates

Awesome plates

They are awesome RF3 plates. Fast shipping. Received the plates less than a week after ordering. Best plates for the price. All the YouTube videos helped me in my decision. Will definitely order again.

Johnny Huskisson

01/30/2025

Model 1023: RF3 NIJ 0101.07 Ceramic Armor Plate

RF2

🔥👍

J.M.

01/28/2025

Set RF2 Standard Ceramic Armor Plates

RF3 ceramic plates

These body armor plates arrived quickly and in perfect condition. It is apparent that you’re dealing with a company with a high level of competency and care. This is evident from their level of communication for your order and even down to their packaging and shipping methods. GTS is a very reputable company. They document testing for their plates in a way that I have not experienced with other companies that I researched. This was my second order with GTS and the experience was identical. Great product from a great company!

Steve Gassaway

01/24/2025

Model 1023: RF3 NIJ 0101.07 Ceramic Armor Plate

These plates are niiiiiiiiice!!!!!

Wasn't sure if these plates were going to be worth their price. However, when I opened up the box and saw what was inside and felt them I was absolutely blown away! They feel solid and very well made. Couldn't be happier! Cannot say anything as to whether they work or not, hopefully will never have to.

Allen Polka

01/23/2025

Set RF2 Standard Ceramic Armor Plates

Great plates at a great price!

Really appreciate GTS and having my plates made and to me in short order. It makes me feel much better that my plates were made here in the USA!

Jeff Naylor

01/13/2025

Made in the USA Set RF2 Standard Ceramic Armor Plates

Love the youtube videos

Great plates. Fit my agilite K Zero perfectly. Wanted a level 4 ceramic armor plate and this was just too good of a deal. The way the design is explained on youtube made me trust these plates over the others.

Nolan Wilson

01/03/2025

Model 1023: RF3 NIJ 0101.07 Ceramic Armor Plate

Great full coverage

Truly impressed by the quality and design of this plate. Glad to have chance to own one. Fits in carrier.

Henry

12/27/2024

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Big and Tall (2XL-5XL) FIREFIGHT Plate Carrier and TWO Edge to Edge 11" x 14" RF3 Ceramic Armor Plates