Everybody's feeling it. You could cut the tension in the 2024 atmosphere with a knife. Whether it's military threats from world superpowers, a polarizing election season here at home, the potential for technological failures, or the lingering effects of COVID-19, it feels like we're sitting on a powder keg.

At Spartan Armor, we don't sensationalize these things or try to scare you. However, reflecting on lessons learned from the past is crucial to set ourselves up for a secure future. If anything good came out of 2020, specifically the COVID-19 pandemic, we got a glimpse into human nature and the fragility of our supply chain.

In this article, we want to highlight some vulnerabilities in our global systems and emphasize the importance of preparing for the worst while hoping for the best. So, let’s dive in and look at some potential world-changing events in 2024 and how you can start preparing with a minimal investment in body armor.

Learning from the COVID-19 Pandemic

We’d do well to remember the body armor shortage we experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it could repeat itself during future times of emergency.

The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 12, 2020. By then, Spartan's nationwide body armor sales were up over 500%. We all witnessed the scarcity of essential supplies, from things like toilet paper to water, food staples, and emergency items.

Civil Unrest During Election Seasons

The country then saw George Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020, followed by unrest across the U.S. By the end of that week, we were seeing another massive bump in demand for body armor. The combination of COVID-19 panic and anti-police sentiment combined to form the perfect storm of nationwide anxiety.

What followed was the most hotly contested election season in U.S. history, culminating in the events of January 6, 2021, at the Capitol. A year of heavy demand for personal protection equipment eventually resulted in body armor shortages.

Election seasons have historically been periods of heightened tension and social unrest. As we head into another election season and an apparent rematch of 2020, we expect frictions to be flying high again.

Tech Outages and Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

Nothing reminds us of our dependence upon technology like being without it for a time. In recent years, we’ve seen storms take out power grids, a massive AT&T cellular network outage, and even a major bridge collapse in Baltimore.

Most people are not equipped to navigate an environment where traditional channels of communication and transportation are compromised. These sorts of challenges are magnets for those who would take advantage of societal vulnerability with violence and looting.

Geopolitical Tensions and Global Conflicts

Along those lines, The FBI has warned U.S. lawmakers of Chinese hackers trying to take down the U.S. power grid and other infrastructure. We’ve spent decades worrying about Russia trying to do the same.

Superpowers like China and Russia appears to be constantly threatening to take regions they've long been eyeing, like Taiwan and Ukraine, respectively. Military families live under the ongoing possibility of seeing their loved ones deployed as the U.S. seeks to defend its interests and those of its allies. The involvement of international organizations like the U.N. further complicates the shaky global landscape.

Recognizing the potential for escalation and preparing accordingly is essential in this moment. But how can you do that?

Spartan AR550 Body Armor and Plate Carrier Packages Up to 30% OFF

Owning body armor provides an extra layer of personal security during geopolitical instability. That’s why we’re offering up to 30% OFF our Spartan AR550 Body Armor and Plate Carrier Packages.

Why is steel armor ideal as a preparedness purchase?

Low barrier to entry: For under $500, you can get two AR550 steel plates (front and back), two AR550 steel side plates, and one of our top-of-the-line plate carriers.

Long shelf life: Since your steel armor purchase lasts 25 years, it’s essentially an insurance policy to have ready to roll when you need it.

Store where you want: Leave it in your car, closet, under your bed, or wherever you need it. Steel is durable enough to endure extremes in temperature.

Customizability: You can modify and add what you need and want.

Choose From Two Protection Packages

The Spartan AR550 Body Armor and Plate Carrier Packages come in two options.

Both packages feature carriers made of 1000 Denier materials and all these plate characteristics:

Shooters Cut Plate Weight (per plate):

10”x12” AR550 Shooters Cut: Base Coat 8lbs 1oz. or Full Coat 8lbs 10oz.

Thickness:

25″ AR550 plus approximately .25″ coating makes this slim profile plate overall .5-.6″ in total thickness

Side Plate Weight (per plate):   

6×6 approximately 2lbs 9oz (base coat) or 2lbs 11oz (full coat)

6×8 approximately 3lbs 6 oz (base coat) or 3lbs 12oz (full coat).

Conclusion

In the current climate of world affairs, we can’t emphasize enough the need for heightened preparedness. While we don't want to stoke fear, being prepared is one of the best ways to walk confidently in 2024. We hope for stability and peace, while providing body armor for a world that seems set against it.

Take advantage of this deal and get 30% OFF our Spartan AR550 Body Armor with Sentinel or Achilles Plate Carrier Packages.

Protect what’s yours by acting now, before the next body armor shortage.