Tactical Armor and Equipment for Military and Law Enforcement
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TACARM is proud to be the exclusive provider of innovative body armor that enable Soldiers to modify their ballistic protective level based on mission requirements. Protect yourself from high explosive weapons such as IEDs and rocket propelled grenades. The TM (BCU) has been Patent Pending since 2004.

IED Protection and the Ballistic Combat Uniform TM
 

 

 

 

 

Inventor of Ballistic Combat Uniform in Iraq with the US Army

2003 version of BCU in Iraq

US Army Soldiers conducting MOUT Training

Soldiers wearing non-ballistic pads

 

ACU Ballistic Shoulder Pocket Insert TM

- Threat Level IIIA   - 4" x 5"     - 4 ounces           $32.90 each      - Stops a .44 Magnum pistol round

- Availability: In stock

           

 
Questions or Comments? Send an email to Matt at tacarm@aol.com. Know someone in the US military? Let them know about TACARM products. 
Veterans:  Display your military service pictures and stories on TACARM's VetPage.

 

Lifesaving Protection

- Kevlar insert on left stopped .44 Magnum pistol round.

- Insert on right stopped multiple pistol rounds of various

calibers.

 

The Soldier in the center is wearing a ballistic helmet and a ballistic vest. His upper arms, elbows, hips, upper legs and knees are totally exposed to fragments produced by high explosive weapons.  Soldiers who convert their ACU to the BCU have the ability to quickly add or remove ballistic inserts based on the mission.

 

 

 

 

  Convert Your Own Alta Knee and Elbow Pads

- Cut the stitching that holds the foam pad inside the outer shell and remove the foam. Replace the foam with TACARM's Shrapnel Shield Ballistic Insert TM .  The knee pads must be the Alta 504 series and the elbow pads must be the 53010 series.

Elbow Guard Insert

- $48.00 for a single insert.

- In stock.

- Provides Threat Level II protection.

Knee Guard Insert

  Ordering Tips

- Each ballistic insert is sold as a single unit.

- Once you click an "Add to Cart" button, PayPal gives you the option to increase the quantity. 

Doing Business with the US Government

- Recognized by the US Government as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern.

- Active in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR)

- US Government SmartCard accepted

 

Army Combat Uniform Ballistic Inserts TM

- Lightweight     -  Flexible     - Durable     - Patent Pending     

- Provide protection against high velocity fragments and projectiles, glass and sharp objects.                                                           - Fit into existing ACU pockets.                                          

 

Ballistic Knee Guard TM

Color

- Available in the following colors: Black, Woodland, Olive, Desert, Coyote, Universal, MULTICAM®.                                                       - Single Ballistic Knee Guard TM: $60.75                                             - 12 1/8 ounces                                                                            - 2 weeks before shipping.

The foam inserts of the Alta tactical elbow and knees pads have been replaced with ballistic inserts that are protected by lightweight water resistant fabric. Patent Pending since 2005.

 Universal

      

Coyote

        

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ACU Ballistic Thigh Pocket Insert TM

- Threat Level IIA     - 7" x 7" x 9"     - 6 ounces    $44.03 each     - Stops a .38 caliber pistol round                            - - - -------Availability: In stock                                                               

ACU Ballistic Knee Pad Insert TM

- Threat Level IIIA   - 5" x 8.0"     - 6.5 ounces       $46.50 each     - Stops a .44 Magnum pistol round                                              - Availability: In stock                                                              - Fits knee pockets of SKD Enhanced Combat Pant (BDU), 5.11 Tactical Pants and Tactical Response Uniform  

 

ACU Ballistic Elbow Pad Insert TM

- Threat Level IIIA   - 5" x 6"     - 5.5 ounces       $35.25 each       - Stops a .44 Magnum pistol round                                              - Availability: In stock                                                              - Fits elbow pockets of SKD Enhanced Combat Shirt (BDU) and Tactical Response Uniform (TRU)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ballistic Trousers

- Includes modified ACU trouser and 2 ACU Ballistic Thigh Guards TM.      - Price:  $261.60                                                                          - Availability:  3 weeks before shipping.

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Trousers (Long)
Trousers (Regular)

 Ballistic Jacket

- Includes modified ACU jacket, 1 ACU Ballistic Kidney Guard  and 2 ACU Ballistic Hip Guards.                                                            - Price:  $260.00                                                                     - Availability: 3 weeks before shipping                                          

Jacket (Regular)
Jacket (Short)

Jacket (Long)

 

Mil Spec Monkey's review of the ACU Ballistic Knee Pad Insert TM

Military Morons evaluation of the Ballistic Combat Uniform         

 
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Ballistic Insert Information:  Shrapnel Shield Ballistic Inserts TM are comprised of multiple layers of Kevlar® and are protected by an outer layer of Cordura Nylon®.  They are lightweight and flexible and adhere to the US National Institute of Justice standards for body armor.

Payment Options:  PayPal is used for online purchases and offers secure options to include paying by credit card, debit card or bank account. 

Check or money order: Send an email with the number and type of inserts that you need and I will reply with the total purchase price, including taxes for those residing in North Carolina. Make your check or money order payable to TACARM, LLC. Mail it to TACARM, LLC 2530 Sunnyside School Road, Fayetteville, NC, 28312. Allow 15 business days for personal checks to clear before your merchandise is shipped. 

Privacy Policy:  The information we collect is used solely for the purpose of fulfilling your order and will not be shared with anyone. TACARM, LLC does not collect any credit information when your purchase our products as this is done by PayPal. Please review their privacy policies at the  PayPal Web site.

Overseas and cannot use PayPal to place an order? :  Send an email to Matt at tacarm@aol.com on the products you want. I will then quote you a price to include shipping. Allow 15 business days for personal checks to clear before your merchandise is shipped.   

Continental United States Delivery:  TACARM products in stock will will ship out the next day for orders received before 6PM EST Sunday-Friday. Orders received on Saturdays and Holidays before 6PM EST will ship out the next business day.

Shipping and Handling:  USPS Your ordered will be insured and requires a signature upon delivery.

International Customers:  United States Postal Service Priority Mail Flat Rate Box will be used and will arrive in around 6-10 days. The price is based on the amount of the order in US Dollars and includes insurance.

Your purchase will be sent USPS Priority Mail® and takes around 10-14 days.

Commanders:  For US Army units that would like to equip their personnel with Shrapnel Shield Ballistic Inserts TM and/or ballistic upgrade kits, please send me an email at tacarm@aol.com with the number, type, and Threat Level needed.  I will provide a quote and also the estimated date of delivery. The total price will include the cost of insurance to cover any damage or loss during transit. Large unit-sized orders take around 8 weeks before being shipped.

Satisfaction Guaranteed:  As a retired Soldier with 23 years of experience, to include the Ranger Regiment and Special Forces, I am confident that you will find Tactical Armor & Equipment TM to be a valuable addition to your Combat Survival Equipment TM.  If not satisfied, I will exchange or provide a refund for products that do not meet your standards.

Exchange Policy:  All returned merchandise must be in original condition along with the packaging to include warranty information, instructions, box, etc. within 21 days from the delivery date. Mail Insured. I will then mail you the replacement items.  This does not apply to orders were the customer or agency has received samples of the products purchased.

Refund Policy: All returned merchandise must be in original condition along with the packaging to include warranty information, instructions, box, etc. within 21 days from the delivery date. Mail insured. I will then credit your account the original purchase price, minus any shipping costs. This does not apply to orders were the customer or agency has received samples of the products purchased.

Terms and Legal Information:  Please read these before making your purchase.

Residents of Connecticut: Must be either law enforcement or military. Fax a copy of your military ID card to 910-920-2033 or send your request from an official email address. 

Contact Information:  You can contact me via email with any questions or comments. Please address it to Matt at  tacarm@aol.com. I can also be reached at 910-672-0027. Fax: 910-920-2033.

Threat Level Information

The US Government certifies different protective equipment such as the Outer Tactical Vest, the Small Arms Protective Insert (SAPI), and the Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) based on numerous characteristics to include the speed and mass of a bullet, fragment, or projectile that they are designed to stop.

Threat Level IIA: Protects against a projectile or fragment with similar ballistic qualities as a 9mm round weighing 124 grains and traveling around 1,100 ft/s and a .357 Magnum round weighing 158 grains and impacting the protective devise at around 1,250 ft/s. TACARM products include inserts for the thighs, lower back and kidneys.

Threat Level II: Protects against a projectile or fragment with similar ballistic qualities as a 9mm round weighing 124 grains and traveling around 1,175 ft/s and a .357 Magnum round weighing 158 grains and with a velocity of around 1,400 ft/s.  The type and size of rounds in Threat Level IIA and II have remained the same but the speed at which they move has increased. The original US Kevlar helmet has this rating. The Ballistic Knee and Elbow Guards provide this level of protection

Threat Level IIIA:  Protects against a projectile or fragment with similar ballistic qualities as a 9mm round weighing 124 grains and traveling around 1,400 ft/s and a .44 Magnum round weighing 240 grains and with a velocity of around 1,400 ft/s. The Outer Tactical Vest of the IBA and the Advanced Combat Helmet fall in this range of protection. After this Threat Level, current body armor technology requires the use of hard material such as metal or ceramics. The current issue Advanced Combat Helmet and the Modular Integrated Communications Helmet (MICH) provide a similar level of protection. Inserts for the shoulders, elbows and knees fall into this category.

 

Ballistic Combat Uniform   
Designed for Combat. Worn for Life TM 

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 Ballistic Elbow Guard TM Level II

- Available in the following colors: Black, Woodland, Olive, Desert, Coyote, Universal, MULTICAM®.                                                       - Single Ballistic Elbow Guard TM: $56.03                                             - 8 1/4 ounces                                                                              - 2 weeks before shipping.

The Kevlar insert is more flexible than the foam insert. Level II protection provides penetration resistance similar to the original Kevlar helmet.      

MULTICAM®

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Combat Uniform Ballistic Upgrade Kits TM

- Kits include Ballistic Insert, fabric, Velcro  and sewing instructions. 

- Fabric available: ACU, MULTICAM

Woodland MARPAT

Woodland Marpat fabric for ballistic upgrade kit

Desert MARPAT

Desert marpat fabric for ballistic upgrade kit

ABU

ABU fabric provided for ballistic upgrade kit

MULTICAM

MULTICAM fabric for ballistic upgrade kit

 

 

- Submitted to the Soldier Enhancement Program and tested by the US Army. Read Army Times article, "Uniform officials seek knee, elbow pads with ballistic protection", for more info. (July 7, 2008 edition).

- Makes all current design tactical knee and elbow pads obsolete. 

- Order a set of 4 Knee and Elbow Guards and save 10% (Sale Items)

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ACU Ballistic Hip Guard TM

- Threat Level IIA     - 7" x 10"    

- 7 1/8 ounces            

-$45.50 each     

- Stops a .38 caliber pistol round

- Availability: In stock

Camo Pattern

 

 

ACU Ballistic Thigh Guard TM

- Threat Level IIA    - 10" x 10" x 13"  

- 11.5 ounces     

- $83.30 each   

- Stops a .38 caliber pistol round

- Availability: In stock

Camo Pattern

 

 

ACU Ballistic Kidney Guard TM

- Threat Level IIA    - 7" x 10"    

- 7 1/8 ounces            

- $45.50 each    

- Stops a .38 caliber pistol round

- Availability: In stock

                                               

Camo Pattern

 

Trouser Modification

- Customer provides trousers (ACU, MULTICAM, MARPAT, TRU)

- TACARM will sew on pockets for Ballistic Thigh Guards underneath existing thigh pockets.

- Availability: 3 weeks before shipping.

- Price:  $50.00

 

 Jacket Modification

- Customer provides jacket (ACU, MULTICAM, MARPAT, TRU)

- TACARM will sew on pockets for Ballistic Kidney and Hip Guards

- Availability:  3 weeks before shipping.

- Price:  $60.00

 

 

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