The Defender Custom Load Bearing Vest W/ Rifle Plate Pockets and Sewn-on Pouches

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The Defender Custom Load Bearing Vest W/ Rifle Plate Pockets and Sewn-on Pouches

Product Code: The Defender

NOTE: All Required Questions (Marked with a red Asterisk *) need to be answered so your order may be added to the cartEach Custom-Tailored Load Bearing Vest is made to fit your body armor panels and inner carrier. Once completed, your body armor will remain inside of your current inner carrier, and will be placed inside of the BlueStone Safety custom external carrier that is made for you.To See More Colors and Styles of Our Load Bearing Vest Carriers,Please Click the Red Arrow to the Right of the Main Image

To order a custom fit load bearing vest, please fill in the measurements below using our Mobile-Friendly interface. With just a few simple pictures and measurements, we'll create the custom load bearing vest you've always wanted.Available Options

* A: Back Panel - Length:

Please specify the Back Panel Length in inches:
(view Instructions tab below for clarification)

Upload a Picture of Your Back Body Armor Panel with a Measuring Tape Showing the Width at the Widest Point:

If the photo upload is not working it is ok! You can email the photos to one of our customer service reps after the order has been placed. Please process the order without the photos and we will take care of them after the order is submitted.

* B: Back Panel - Height:

Please specify the Back Panel Height in inches:
(view Instructions tab below for clarification)

Upload a Picture of Your Back Body Armor Panel with a Measuring Tape Showing the Height down the Middle:

* C: Back Panel - Wing Height:

Please specify the Back Panel - Wing Height in inches:
(view Instructions tab below for clarification)

* D: Front Panel - Length:

Please specify the Front Panel - Length in inches:
(view Instructions tab below for clarification)

Upload a Picture of Your Front Body Armor Panel with a Measuring Tape Showing the Width at the Widest Point:

* E: Front Panel - Height:

Please specify the Front Panel - Height in inches:
(view Instructions tab below for clarification)

Upload a Picture of Your Front Body Armor Panel with a Measuring Tape Showing the Height Down the Middle:

* Chest Measurement:

Chest Measurement

Please specify the Chest Measurement in inches:
(view Instructions tab below for clarification)

* Mid-Abdomen:

Measure abdomen at the widest portion of your mid-section.

* Front to Back Measurement:

Front to Back

Please specify the Front to Back Measurement in inches:
(view Instructions tab below for clarification)

* Waist Size (in inches):

Please measure around your waist, just above your duty belt. Please give us this measurement in inches.

* Vest Gap:

vest gap

Please specify the Vest Gap Measurement in inches:
(view Instructions tab below for clarification)

* Height:

Please Enter Your Height. Examples: 5 feet 7 inches , 6 feet 2 inches, etc.

* Weight:

Please enter your weight in pounds.

* Vest Color:

* Would You Like to Add a 2" tall x 4" wide "POLICE" Patch on the front of your vest above your name tag location?:

* Would you like a Baton pouch added onto your vest?:

Please provide the Length and Width of your Baton (When it is closed) below:

* Would you like a Handcuff pouch added on your vest?:

* Would you like an OC/ Pepper Spray pouch for your vest?:

Please provide the Length and Width of your OC Can below:

* Would you like a Flashlight Pouch added onto your vest?:

Please provide the Length and Width of your Flashlight below:

* Would you like a Magazine Pouch (Single or Double) added onto your vest?:

* Would you like a Taser Pouch on your vest?:

* Would you like a Hidden Backup Gun Holster on the inside of your vest?:

Concealed handgun holster sits on the inside of your load bearing vest so you can always keep a backup weapon within reach.

Hidden gun holster on inside lbv image

* Would you like a Cell Phone Pouch added onto your vest?:
No Yes (+$44.95)

* Would you like a Radio pouch added onto your vest?:

When you select your radio pouch size, please consider the height of the radio pouch compared to the height of your actual radio (not counting the antenna). For example, If your radio is 5 inches tall to the top of the Frequency knobs, you may want to order a pouch that is 4.5 inches tall so the top of the radio sticks out a little.

Please provide the Length, Width, AND Thickness of your Radio below:

Do not include the antenna in the measurements, only the body of the radio

* Would you like a Tourniquet Pouch added onto your vest?:
No Yes (+$44.95)

* Would You like to add a Velcro/ Sewn-on Police or Sheriff Patch to the Back of your vest?:

* Would you like to add an American Flag Patch to your vest?:

Upload a Picture of yourself Wearing Your Body Armor Vest:

* If you are getting an Embroidered Name Tag, what color would you like the letters to be?:

* Please Select Your Name Tag Option:

If you send us an embroidered name tag made from an outside source it can be sewn onto your vest. However, we will not be responsible if the material colors of your name tag and the color of the load bearing vest do not match.

If you are getting an Embroidered Name Tag, please enter name to be embroidered on tape:

* Would you like to add an adjustable upper strap to your vest?:

This feature allows the officer to adjust the length of their vest. This is a great feature because if your vest is to short or too long you can manually adjust it to your preferred length.

No Yes (+$59.95)

* Would You Like to Order a Trauma Plate and/ or an Inner Trauma Plate Pocket Sewn Inside your Custom Vest?:

5x8 soft trauma plate

If you select the option to purchase a trauma plate, we will include the pouch to hold it for Free!

* Would You Like to Have a Velcro Retention Piece Sewn on to your Vest that will Hold your Radio Antenna in place?:

The velcro retention piece we offer can be added onto your vest and hold your radio antenna securely in place, so it stays out of your way while on duty.

* Would you like to Add Level 4 Rifle Plates to Your Order?:

just back plate small file

* Please Select Your Badge Option:

* Please Confirm Pouch Configuration / Order Notes. List the Order of Your Pouches from your Left Hand to Your Right Hand.:

Note: This is a required field so something will need to be entered here in order to add your item to the cart.

If you ordered a vest with sewn on pouches, please list the order you would like them on the vest, starting from your left hand and going across the vest to your right hand. Example: From my left hand to right hand: Radio, Double Magazine, Double Handcuff, then Flashlight.

If you didn't order pouches that are sewn on, please type "N/A" or enter additional order notes.

* Would You Like to Add a Zipper Down the Middle of the Vest?:

* Would You Like to Add an Inner Belly Band to your vest?:

The elastic inner belly band is connected to the back of the vest and wraps around your stomach, then velcros in place for a snug fit.

* Would You Like to Add Openings on the Vest so You Can Run Your Radio Cording Internally?:

* Would You Like to Add a Molle Body Cam Mount to the Center of your Vest?:

This option will put 2 pieces of molle on the center of your LBV, allowing you to attach a single column molle body cam attachment to your vest. Sample Shown Below.

NOTE: This will not work for a body camera attachment that requires 2 columns of molle. Please contact us if you have questions

* Would You Like to Add Hidden Rifle Mag Pockets on Your Vest?:

These specially designed hidden rifle mag pockets convert the standard lower pocket in to a spot to hold a rifle mag! We add elastic cording to give your rifle mag retention and keep it in place until you need it. This is an excellent way to carry a rifle mag without using up the space on the front of the vest.

Hidden Rifle Mag Pocket Zoomed in

* Would You Like to Add a Utility / Backup Handgun Pouch to your Vest?:

This large zippered Utility Pouch / Backup Handgun pouch is an excellent way to conceal a firearm and carry additional items with you as well, so they are in reach when you need them. The pouch comes with an elastic holster on the inside for your firearm, and it has a inner pocket on the opposite side for a cell phone, paperwork, gloves, etc.

Front side Open to gun holster Right Hand Draw Inside with phone in pouch

* Please Read and Accept the Terms to Complete the Order for your Custom Load Bearing Vest:

By checking this box, I confirm that the custom load bearing vest layout, customizations, and pouch placement that I have submitted are correct. I understand that any further changes or adjustments to the custom LBV layout will result in additional charges.

By checking this box, I understand that once this order is submitted, that the custom LBV layout, customizations, and pouch placement that I selected will be the final layout for the custom LBV.

By checking this box, I agree that this is a custom, tailor-made product, and there are no refunds on custom orders. I also understand that production will not begin creating my custom LBV until I have submitted the necessary information / images required.

When submitting an order for brown and dark navy vests Bluestone uses Heavy Unbreakable Black Nylon thread unless specified in the order. You must disclose what thread color you would like us to use for your order if it is not Black in color. We do appreciate your business!

I agree and accept the terms

Price: $369.95

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Load Bearing Vests are available in Forest Green, LAPD Blue, Black, Brown, Tan, Olive Green, Sky Blue, Grey and Red.

The Defender Custom External Vest Carrier With Built-in Rifle Plate Pockets is 100% made in the USA and built using only the finest materials on the market. The Defender vest carrier has 2 upper uniform pockets, 2 lower pockets, and front and back rifle plate pockets, which let you easily slide armor plates into your custom vest carrier instead of putting on an additional plate carrier over the top.

Each vest is custom-tailored to fit the officer that orders it, and any brand of body armor that they wear. Our vests our made with a clean, Class A uniform appearance that matches your uniform shirt for a professional look. You can order custom sewn-on pouches and have them sewn anywhere you'd like on the Defender vest carrier; each custom pocket is made with the same Denier Cordura material as our vest carriers, so you'll have a perfect color match and a uniform look. If you have any questions please contact us and our first class customer service team will gladly assist you.

A study from the University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire has shown that police officers that wear load bearing vest carriers experience significantly less hip and lower back pain than those that wear only a duty belt. Our load bearing vest carriers (also known as external carriers) are proudly made in the USA and keep you safe while you protect others. Our load bearing vests are made to exactly fit each officer's bulletproof vest and perfectly match the officer's uniform. With just a few simple steps, we ensure that you'll receive a product that helps to reduce your hip and back pain. We are an industry leader in load bearing vest carriers and custom vests.

We take pride in our American Made products fully stand behind our products. If there's something you'd like that you don't see, please contact us.

Be safe out there.

Note: Our custom load bearing vests are dry clean only - if you decide to wash your LBV with a different method, you do so at your own risk. If you make this decision, be very careful of the detergent you choose as it will negatively affect the appearance of your vest and will cause discoloration (for dark colored LBVs you may need dark care laundry detergent). Also, be sure to NEVER put your LBV in a dryer!

Note: Each of our LBVs are fully custom made, and we can not accept returns on custom items.

First you will need the following:

Measuring tape
Paper
Front and back ballistic vest panels
Pen or pencil
Email address you use
Camera (you can use your phone to take a photo)

Chest measurement

Using the tape measure, measure your chest as shown in diagram 1.A. Write down the measurement.

Chest Measurement

Diagram 1.A - View Larger

Back to Front

Vest Gap

Armor Measurements

When you have finished these steps, please fill in your color preference and measurements in the fields above. Round your measurements up to the next inch.

When you have finished these steps, please fill in your color preference and measurements in the fields above. Round your measurements up to the next quarter inch.

When you submit your order online, we will also need the following photos:

We will need one picture of the Officer in uniform wearing his or her body armor facing forward towards the camera. Please be sure the entire body armor vest is visible while being worn on the officer.
We will need photos of both of the Officer's ballistic panels with a measuring tape on it, confirming the measurements provided to us.

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