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SKU: CVLCQR3054B

Type: Plate Carrier

Vendor: NCSTAR

Laser Cut QUICK RELEASE Plate Carrier 10" x 12"

Name: Laser Cut QUICK RELEASE Plate Carrier 10" x 12"
Brand: NCSTAR
SKU: CVLCQR3054B
Price: 82.39 USD
Availability: InStock

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$82.39

Color: Black

Black

Olive Drab

Coyote Tan

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

NcStar / VISM · Plate Carrier Platform

Laser Cut QUICK RELEASE Plate Carrier 10" x 12"

A 3.0 lb laser-cut plate carrier built around a quick-release mechanism, so the carrier can come off in one pull rather than a sequence of buckles. The front and rear pockets are built to receive 10 in. x 12 in. Hard or soft armor plates. It carries a full laser-cut MOLLE face, a low-profile drag handle and front and rear patch panels. Carrier only: No armor is included.

Accepts 10x12 hard or soft armorQuick-release doffingFull laser-cut MOLLE3.0 lb carrier only

The clock on a penetrating chest injury starts before the carrier comes off. Every buckle between the wound and the provider is time.

What's Included

One carrier per unit, in three colorways with a distinct SKU each. Construction is identical across the range. Tap a colorway.

VIEW ▾Black — CVLCQR3054B

1× NcStar Laser Cut Quick Release Plate Carrier, 10" × 12", Black — SKU CVLCQR3054B
Quick-release mechanism for rapid carrier doffing
Full laser-cut MOLLE slots, PALS-standard spacing
Padded, adjustable shoulder straps
Low-profile integrated drag handle
Hook-and-loop patch panels, front and rear
Front and rear pockets — built to receive 10" × 12" hard or soft armor plates
Armor is not included. No hard plates, no soft armor panels and no side plates ship with this carrier — the ballistic rating belongs to the plates you install, not to the carrier.

VIEW ▾Olive Drab — CVLCQR3054G

1× NcStar Laser Cut Quick Release Plate Carrier, 10" × 12", Olive Drab — SKU CVLCQR3054G
Quick-release mechanism for rapid carrier doffing
Full laser-cut MOLLE slots, PALS-standard spacing
Padded, adjustable shoulder straps
Low-profile integrated drag handle
Hook-and-loop patch panels, front and rear
Front and rear pockets — built to receive 10" × 12" hard or soft armor plates
Armor is not included. No hard plates, no soft armor panels and no side plates ship with this carrier — the ballistic rating belongs to the plates you install, not to the carrier.

VIEW ▾Coyote Tan — CVLCQR3054T

1× NcStar Laser Cut Quick Release Plate Carrier, 10" × 12", Coyote Tan — SKU CVLCQR3054T
Quick-release mechanism for rapid carrier doffing
Full laser-cut MOLLE slots, PALS-standard spacing
Padded, adjustable shoulder straps
Low-profile integrated drag handle
Hook-and-loop patch panels, front and rear
Front and rear pockets — built to receive 10" × 12" hard or soft armor plates
Armor is not included. No hard plates, no soft armor panels and no side plates ship with this carrier — the ballistic rating belongs to the plates you install, not to the carrier.

▾Specifications

NcStar Laser Cut Quick Release Plate Carrier 10" × 12" — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	NcStar / VISM
Accepts	Front and rear pockets: 10 in. x 12 in. Hard or soft armor plates. The full laser-cut MOLLE face accepts standard PALS accessories — magazine pouches, tourniquet holders, IFAK pouches, radio holsters and medical accessory kits.
Armor included	No — carrier only. No hard plates, soft armor panels or side plates ship with it.
Weight	3.0 lb, carrier only
SKUs	CVLCQR3054B (Black) · CVLCQR3054G (Olive Drab) · CVLCQR3054T (Coyote Tan)
Release system	Quick-release mechanism for rapid carrier doffing
MOLLE style	Full laser-cut MOLLE slots, PALS-standard spacing
Drag handle	Low-profile, integrated
Patch areas	Hook-and-loop panels, front and rear
Shoulder straps	Padded, adjustable
Colorways	Black · Olive Drab · Coyote Tan

The plate formats above are what the pockets are built to receive — a compatibility specification, not a protection rating. The carrier itself holds no ballistic rating; the NIJ level, the test standard and its edition, and any stand-alone or in-conjunction-with condition belong to the plates or panels the buyer installs. Quick-release carriers are one design approach among several; whether a releasable carrier is appropriate is an agency policy decision, not a product specification.

▾Who Carries It

Rescue task force and tactical EMS personnel who may need to reach a casualty’s torso, or shed their own carrier, without working through a buckle sequence · Law enforcement patrol and active-threat response · Agencies and teams that want quick-release capability at an accessible price point.

A quick-release carrier is only an advantage if the release is trained and periodically checked — an untrained release under stress is slower than a buckle, and an unintentional release drops your plates. The carrier itself carries no ballistic rating; verify the protection level, standard edition and stand-alone versus in-conjunction-with status of any plate you seat in it.

Genuine NcStar

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, South Florida, US of A — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

Built around MARCH. Every kit we sell maps to the MARCH protocol — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia. Learn the sequence in our complete MARCH guide.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available Options:

Black
Olive Drab
Coyote Tan

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

Domestic & Military Shipping

Free Standard Shipping: Automatically applied at checkout on all orders $200 and above within the 48 contiguous United States (CONUS).

APO/FPO Military Addresses: Unconditionally free standard shipping on every order, with no minimum purchase required.

Order Processing & Tracking

Fulfillment Timeline: In stock merchandise ships within 48-72 hours from Florida HQ.

Automated carrier tracking details are emailed immediately upon shipment dispatch.

30-Day Returns & Medical Safety

Returns: Unused, unopened equipment in original manufacturer packaging is eligible for return within 30 days of delivery.

Bio-Safety Notice: To ensure sterility and patient safety, medical consumables with opened or broken tamper-evident seals cannot be returned.

Return Facility: MED-TAC International Corp., 15757 Pines Blvd, Suite 154, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027.

Export Compliance

North American Rescue (NAR) products and rifle hard armor plates are strictly restricted to US and APO/FPO addresses and cannot be exported internationally.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What makes a quick-release plate carrier different from a standard one?

A quick-release plate carrier incorporates a dedicated release mechanism — typically a pull-tab or release strap on the shoulder or cummerbund — that allows the carrier to be removed from the wearer rapidly through a single or two-step motion, without sequentially unbuckling the shoulder straps, cummerbund, and any additional hardware. This is critical in medical/rescue scenarios where access to chest injuries beneath the carrier must happen quickly, and for operators who need rapid self-doffing capability when injured.

Is the NcStar Quick Release carrier appropriate for rescue task force use?

Yes. The quick-release functionality makes this carrier well-suited for rescue task force (RTF) and active shooter response applications where first responders may be providing medical care to casualties wearing similar carriers. The ability to rapidly remove the carrier enables point-of-wounding chest injury management consistent with TECC protocols. The accessible laser-cut MOLLE allows configuration with IFAK pouches and tourniquet holders appropriate to the RTF role.

What plates does the NcStar Quick Release 10x12 carrier accept?

The carrier accommodates standard 10"×12" hard armor plates (Level III or Level IV, Shooter's Cut or SAPI-compatible format) and soft armor inserts of the same dimension in both front and rear plate pockets. The NcStar VISM BSC1012 Level IIIA soft panels are a compatible pairing. For rifle protection, Level IV ceramic plates from manufacturers such as RTS Tactical provide the highest NIJ protection level at this plate size.

Is the NcStar Quick Release carrier available in Multicam?

No. The NcStar Laser Cut Quick Release Plate Carrier 10"×12" is available in Black, Olive Drab, and Coyote Tan. Multicam and Ranger Green colorways are not currently offered in this specific model. Operators requiring Multicam in a quick-release carrier platform may consider the Chase Tactical MEAC-R, which is available in Black, Ranger Green, and Coyote Tan with Multicam options in related Chase Tactical carrier models.

Does the NcStar Quick Release carrier have a drag handle?

Yes. The NcStar Laser Cut Quick Release Plate Carrier includes an integrated low-profile drag handle. This provides an emergency extraction point for moving an incapacitated operator or casualty without requiring responders to grip clothing or equipment in a less secure way. The low-profile design minimizes snag risk in confined spaces and doorframe clearances.