XRT RF2+ Special Threat Plate RMA’s new XRT Special Threat plate is the latest addition to our special threat plate lineup. Sure, it’s an RF2 plate. But it’s... Read More
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Recent News Posts
June 28, 2024
News, Second Amendment
Chevron Deference is dead. Long live the US Constitution. Right on the heels of Bruen, the Supreme Court of the United States today issued one of the most... Read More
May 15, 2024
Kit Corner, News
Introducing FSAPI Female Body Armor With a sizable and growing population of female police officers and military personnel, the need for female body armor that fits... Read More
May 10, 2024
Uncategorized
Female Armor We’re proud to be at the forefront of developing and deploying female armor. We have women’s Level 4 plates already. We have the Queen Plate Carrier... Read More
Lvl 4 Body Armor – What You Should Know Before Purchasing Level IV plates are currently the highest-rated armor recognized by the NIJ. If you’re looking for answers,... Read More
March 26, 2024
Body Armor Education
What Is Dyneema UHMWPE? We make a point of talking about using Dyneema UHMWPE in our armor products. We’re proud to use the top names in materials in... Read More
March 20, 2024
Uncategorized
Lightweight Body Armor Plates Body armor plates aren’t all lightweight. But if you’re willing to pay for more advanced materials, you can get a lot of protection for... Read More
March 19, 2024
Body Armor Education
Body Armor Ammunition Guide If you’re not an industry insider, it can be difficult to figure out what kind of armor you need without a body armor ammunition... Read More
February 12, 2024
Armor Testing, Body Armor Education
Is this NIJ Certified? Is this plate NIJ certified? The answer isn’t always, “yes,” and we’ll explain why. The civilian marketplace is under the false impression that the... Read More
February 6, 2024
Body Armor Education
Affordable American Body Armor Manufacturing is Real. Is affordable American body armor manufacturing real? Can you really get two virtually identical plates at $200 and $400? People ask... Read More
January 10, 2024
Body Armor Education
What Is Body Armor Made Of? There are a ton of different sizes, weights, shapes, and protection levels of body armor. So we often get the question, “what... Read More
October 25, 2023
Kit Corner
What is an ESRT (Enhanced SRT Plate)? RMA’s new ESRT isn’t the first plate we’ve made outside of typical NIJ standards. Our original SRT plate is very similar,... Read More
September 5, 2023
Uncategorized
CENTERVILLE, Iowa (September 5, 2023) – RMA Armament, Inc., the King of Armor®., the industry’s leader in ceramic hard armor performance in law enforcement and civilian markets, strongly... Read More
August 22, 2023
Armor Testing, Body Armor Education, Kit Corner, Uncategorized
RMA 1165 We’re proud to introduce our all-new RMA 1165 plate. Today, you can get lightweight level IV armor at an affordable price. We took the battle-proven 1155... Read More
Plate Carrier Setups Now that you have some ideas about the method of choosing a plate carrier, let’s get into the specifics plate carrier setups. First, there are... Read More
August 9, 2023
Armor Testing, Body Armor Education
What does a Level III body armor rating mean? The National Institute of Justice First, the National Institute of Justice is a United States federal government agency.... Read More
August 2, 2023
Armor Testing, Body Armor Education, Kit Corner
Does Body Armor Expire? Does body armor expire? Yes and no. Both Ceramic and UHMWPE are relatively inert and don’t have any strong reactions to everyday things.... Read More
March 6, 2023
Armor Testing, News
On February 15, 2023, in the course of a routine randomized NIJ Follow Up Inspection Test (FIT) test, we discovered that 1 out of 4 tested 1155 Single... Read More
December 14, 2022
Body Armor Education
Nearly every day, we get asked questions such as, “Is body armor legal in California?” or “Is body armor legal in New York?” In the United States, it... Read More
December 12, 2022
Body Armor Education, Kit Corner
Plate Carrier Setup is one of the most important things to consider when starting your journey of personal protection, whether you’re in the military, law enforcement, security or... Read More
October 4, 2022
Armor Testing, Body Armor Education
What is Level 5 Body Armor? Level 5 Armor does not actually exist. The highest rating of body armor on the market to day is Level 4 body... Read More
October 3, 2022
Body Armor Education, News
The Best Lightweight Body Armor Due to experience with older technology, many people believe lightweight body armor isn’t capable of providing a high level of protection. But thanks... Read More
September 27, 2022
Armor Testing, Kit Corner, News
M855A1: Will Your Armor Be Enough? Today’s body armor is designed to defeat a variety of different threats depending upon the level you choose. But there’s more to... Read More
RMA Armament offers both high-end lightweight NIJ Certified Level IV ceramic ballistic plates and more affordable NIJ Certified Level IV ceramic ballistic plate options that are a little... Read More
What is NIJ Certified Body Armor? There are a ton of resources out there on the topic of body armor – Good body armor versus bad body armor,... Read More
The Second Amendment Protects the Right to Carry for Self-Defense. The Supreme Court has affirmed the second amendment Constitutional right to carry a firearm in public for self... Read More
March 28, 2022
Armor Testing, Kit Corner
What does ICW mean? It’s very common to see the term “ICW” used in descriptions of body armor when you’re looking to buy. Sometimes you’ll even see SA... Read More
March 18, 2022
Second Amendment
With Alabama and Ohio signing Constitutional Carry into law, we inch ever close to having a majority of US states with Constitutional Carry guarantees for their citizens. Nebraska,... Read More
March 10, 2022
Kit Corner
RECCE Body Armor: Does it make sense? Body armor solutions for RECCE-oriented missions are often overlooked. Somewhere between movement to contact and reconnaissance, body armor comes into play.... Read More
February 16, 2022
Armor Testing, Kit Corner
Will body armor stop .338 Lapua? Recently, we shared a video of IraqVeteran8888 testing our Level IV 1155 plates against 338 Lapua. Here at RMA, we often talk... Read More
February 6, 2022
Armor Testing, Kit Corner
What Does Multi-Hit Rated Mean? Body armor that is multi-hit rated is guaranteed by the NIJ, the manufacturer, or both to defeat 2 or more rounds. But the... Read More
January 28, 2022
Kit Corner
The Best Home Defense Body Armor Today we’ll discuss how to think about home defense strategy and how different equipment and tactics lead to different outcomes in different situations.... Read More
January 15, 2022
Kit Corner
Law Enforcement Body Armor FAQs: Police body armor isn’t actually any different than what any American citizen can purchase from RMA Armament. Every American should have access to... Read More
January 7, 2022
Kit Corner
Do I need a Bulletproof Vest? In an effort to provide more options for law enforcement, military, and American citizens, RMA now offers a selection of top-grade IIIA... Read More
December 30, 2021
Kit Corner
Whether you’re in law enforcement or just want to know more about the close-up technical aspects of choosing and wearing body armor, you’ll find your answers below. Ballistic... Read More
December 12, 2021
Kit Corner, Second Amendment
You’ll find the answers to all your questions about civilian legal body armor right here. What body armor is available to civilians? Legally speaking, all body... Read More
November 21, 2021
Armor Testing, Kit Corner
Soft Armor Endurance and Expiration: What kind of treatment can soft armor withstand, and how long with soft armor last? Since the internet rumor mill is always churning... Read More
November 13, 2021
Kit Corner
Bugout or Bug In? Have a plan! Armor Upgrades, Loadouts, and more for Domestic Contingencies. Getting your hands on a great bugout kit is a lot like owning... Read More
November 5, 2021
Second Amendment
Update: It happened! Read More Here Introduction I am not an attorney, paid attorney spokesperson, or even an educated or credible person by any measure. My rationales... Read More
October 28, 2021
Kit Corner
What’s in your EDC kit? Depending on where you live and the lifestyle you lead, you might carry a firearm in your vehicle or on your person. But... Read More
July 2, 2021
Armor Testing
In the world of body armor, most people know what it means for armor to be certified by the National Institute of Justice, (i.e. NIJ Certified). With so... Read More
June 15, 2021
Kit Corner
Choosing the right body armor for your personal needs can be a difficult task. You open up RMA’s web store and see 23 plate models across five... Read More
November 8, 2019
Press Release
CENTERVILLE, IA – NOVEMBER 8, 2019 – After thorough due diligence, RMA Armament, Inc., has decided to sever all ties with Bravatek Solutions, Inc. (OTCMKTS: BVTK). The letter... Read More
April 19, 2018
News, Press Release
CENTERVILLE, IA – April 19, 2018 – RMA Armament, Inc., is proud to announce that “Fox & Friends” – cable’s most watching morning news show – will air... Read More
October 17, 2017
Press Release
CENTERVILLE, IA – October 17, 2017 – RMA Armament is excited to announce that its 3.3-pound Level III, model #1078 hard armor plate has earned its NIJ .06... Read More
September 7, 2017
News, Press Release
CENTERVILLE, IA – September 8, 2017 – RMA Armament, Inc., is proud to introduce a brand new product to it’s hard armor lineup; a 6”x6” level IV side... Read More
August 23, 2017
News, Press Release
In Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual “Young Millionaires” edition of the magazine, RMA CEO Blake Waldrop was featured, telling the story of how the company got it’s start to becoming... Read More