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Guard Dog Body Armor Level IV Ceramic Plate
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Most Helpful Positive Review Guard Dog level IV body armor
The plates are nice! Fit in my carrier no problem with the thickness of the plate. Cut 12lbs off my carrier with these. At 5.7 lbs per plate they are definitely all day plates…Thanks to OpticsPlanet.com for having such a great price and great shipping in such a great product!
Most Helpful Negative Review Juan's review
I own steel plates but they are heavy. I wanted to shave some weight so I watched a ton of videos on this plate. Since it's cheap. A few friends and I cheaped in to buy one to test. Disappointed. It took 2 regular rounds of 556 no problem but the 3rd and 4th which where green tip went right through....
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quality plates, good weight

by 11bangbang, Verified Owner from ID, United States Written on September 11, 2025
I’ve ran around with these in my pc for a while now, they feel slightly lighter then the plates I was issued in the army, hold in the pc real tight and firm, didn’t take to long for them to be delivered and transit appeared easy on the package. Already recommended them to my friends and family, if you’re still unsure you can find videos on YT of these taking several rounds of 5.56, 7.62x39, 7.62x51 and even black tip 30-06 with no penetration.
Pros:
  • GREAT PRICE
  • Good weight
  • Quick Delivery
  • Holds firm
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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Good plates

by k1ngz, Verified Owner from AR, United States Written on March 6, 2025
These plates are pretty nice for the price and they’re honestly a little lighter than most ceramic plates. They feel sturdy and strong. I’m very pleased with this purchase
Would recommend: Yes
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Well made and a great choice for personal safety

by Squeeze, Verified Owner from WA, United States Written on February 20, 2025
As opening from the box was well protected, looks very well made.
Pros:
  • well made and looks awesome
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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Quality Ballistic Plate at a good price!

by RLMJ, Verified Owner from CA, United States Written on November 8, 2024
I have purchased a couple of sets of the Guard Dog Level VI ballistic plates for my plate carrier and a tactical vest. They are lightweight and relatively thin for Level VI plates. They fit perfectly in both rigs, with just enough room to spare in my plate carrier to fit a soft plate or a trama plate, although it’s a tight fit and might not work in other carriers. The price was better than I could find after checking out several different brands and several different sellers. You can get cheaper plates, but they are usually steel and much heavier, not to mention not always including an anti-spall backing.Optics Planet always ships “in stock” merchandise quickly and it has always arrived in top condition. I’ve never had a “real world” test with these ballistic plates, and hopefully it will stay that way, but I feel better having them.
Would recommend: Yes
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What can I say without shooting it?

by Berg, Verified Owner from FL, United States Written on October 18, 2024
Not heavy, not exactly light. Ships well packaged. Fit perfectly in standard 10x12 carrier slot. Piece of mind for when it all falls apart and youre betting enough rando's have .308.
Would recommend: Yes
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Lightweight budget option

by Dennis, Verified Owner from PA, United States Written on October 3, 2024
Good lightweight budget option. Just what I was looking for. 5 stars
Would recommend: Yes
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Great Quality Plates

by C Truex, Verified Owner from NJ, United States Written on September 28, 2024
Great quality and fit, definitely recommend these Level IV plates, absolutely have no complaints.
Pros:
  • Quality Price Appearance Design
Cons:
  • None
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Awesome plates!

by Redacted, Verified Owner from NH, United States Written on September 27, 2024
These are some of the lightest most comfortable plates ive ever run!
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Important essive

by Hmg, Verified Owner from MT, United States Written on July 15, 2024
When I first ordered these I did not know what to expect. When I got them I was as immediately impressed with how solid they are. I am hoping that I never have to see how they will withstand a bullet strike, but I have full confidence in them.
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Great plates! Great price!

by soldierof4cheese, Verified Owner from MI, United States Written on July 2, 2024
I watched a video on these and they took everything thrown at them and didn't let the projectile thru. It was hit with 9mm, 7.62x39. 30.06, 5.56x45 green-tip and .308, and no projectiles made it thru, it was damaged and junk when they were thru but if you were wearing it, you would still be alive and that is what counts.
Both plates i my carrier weigh under twelve pounds, and the curve fits my small frame nicely, well worth the price for a level 4 plate, money well spent.
Pros:
  • lite weight
  • can absorb high power rifle fire
  • could withstand green tip bullets
Cons:
  • Zero
Best Used for:
  • staying alive when the SHTF
Would recommend: Yes
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