Uprise Armory

Uprise Armory LLC operates out of South Dakota with a simple philosophy: vet every brand, stock only products worth your money, and listen to what users actually need. They maintain an in-house R&D team that develops products based directly on customer feedback, with expertise in cut-and-sew manufacturing, materials science, and CAD design.

Uprise has partnered with HighCom to offer USA-made, NIJ-certified ballistic armor. The lineup covers the full spectrum:

• •Level IIIA Armor - Pistol-rated soft body armor
• •Level III+ Plates - Mid-range ceramic protection
• •Level IV Plates - Armor-piercing .30 caliber M2AP rated

Customers consistently report surprise at the weight savings. One user cut his previous setup's weight in half with Level IV plates and noted they "literally weigh like nothing."

Beyond armor, Uprise stocks everything needed for operational readiness:

• •YK-1.5 Plate Carrier ($139.40)
• •YK-2 Plate Carrier ($232.00)
• •Daeodon UNI ($305.00)
• •A-JAC 2.0 with Magazine Pouches ($432.00)
• •Mission Essential Plate Carrier (MEPC) options
• •Load Carrying Platform - LCP ($145.00)

• •Ballistic helmets
• •Night-Vision Optimized Counter-Weight - NOC ($70.00)
• •Helmet covers ($70.00)
• •Helmet Havelocks ($35.00)
• •Counterweight upgrade kits ($30.00)

• •Standalone chest rigs
• •Padded harnesses ($70.00)
• •Light Chest Rig variants (LCR, LCR H Straps)
• •Add-on admin pockets

• •5.56 pouches
• •7.62/.308 pouches
• •SMG/pistol mag storage
• •Grenade pouches
• •Sub-abdominal pouches
• •Wing pouches
• •Radio pouches
• •Medical pouches
• •Law enforcement-specific pouches

Their custom placard wrap system integrates with Defense Mechanisms bases. Includes MOLLE-cut loop front for patches plus laser-cut side slots for additional attachments: - AR magazine placards ($60.00) - AK mag placards ($75.00) - SMG mag placards ($55.00) - Full pocket expansions (standard $35.00, zippered $50.00) - TQ placards, radio expansions, OC spray holders

• •Standalone battle belts
• •Battle belt pouches
• •Full modular pouches system

• •4-inch elastic cummerbund ($70.00)
• •3-inch structural MOLLE ($85.00)
• •5-inch hybrid structural ($125.00)
• •5-inch MOLLE ($95.00)
• •Shoulder pads ($50.00)

Layers designed for operational use: - Men's outer, mid, and base layers - Women's outer, mid, and base layers

"The quality of the material is excellent. I'm a bigger dude and was able to adjust it perfectly. The lighter weight Level 4 plates were a surprise compared to the 1155s. Would recommend to anybody." — Cody

"Highly adaptable and provides a great fit for any body type. The elastic cummerbund helps it hug where other carriers are too big." — Stephanie V

• •Call: 1-605-740-1212 (Mon-Fri)
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Social: Facebook and Instagram

They also run a dealer program for those interested in stocking Uprise products, maintain a warranty/repair program, and publish detailed content on their blog about armor materials (alumina ceramic vs. alternatives), quick-release buckles, backpack armor solutions, and other tactical gear fundamentals.