Home Defense

Home Defense Loadout

A lean, effective setup for defending your home. Plate carrier with Level III+ plates, weapon light, sling, and IFAK.

Total Weight

18.0 lbs

Total Cost

$800

Load: Light18.0 / 40 lbs

Light < 25 lbs · Moderate 25–35 lbs · Heavy 35+ lbs

Gear Breakdown (5 items)

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Plate Carrier

Ferro Concepts Slickster

Minimalist carrier — fast to throw on

Weight

20.0 oz

Price

$160

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Armor Plates

Hesco Armor L210 Level III+

Lightweight Level III+ plates

Weight

2.5 lbs

Price

$350

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Weapon Light

SureFire M600DF Scout

White light is non-negotiable

Weight

5.1 oz

Price

$300

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Sling

Ferro Concepts Slingster

Two-point sling with pull tab

Weight

3.5 oz

Price

$55

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IFAK / Medical

North American Rescue Escape & Evade IFAK

NAR IFAK with tourniquet and trauma gauze

Weight

22.0 oz

Price

$120

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Tool

Customize this loadout →

All 5 items pre-loaded. Swap, add, and see live weight + cost totals as you build.

AR15 Outfitters

Build the rifle →

Spec a complete upper, lower, and furniture for this loadout.

Rifle Optics World

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Red dots, LPVOs, and magnifiers tested against the use case.

Valley Firearms

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Handgun and training-ammo deals to round out the loadout.