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SKU: CVLCPCL3051B

Type: Plate Carrier

Vendor: NCSTAR

Laser Cut Plate Carrier 11"x14"

Name: Laser Cut Plate Carrier 11"x14"
Brand: NCSTAR
SKU: CVLCPCL3051B
Price: 49.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Color: Black

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

NcStar / VISM · Plate Carrier Platform

Laser Cut Plate Carrier 11"x14"

A 2.0 lb carrier cut for the extended 11 in. x 14 in. Plate format, with flush laser-cut MOLLE slots, an integrated drag handle and hook-and-loop patch panels front and rear. The front and rear pockets are built to receive 11 in. x 14 in. Hard armor plates or soft armor inserts. It is a mounting platform: No plates ship with it, and the protection level belongs to the armor you fit.

Accepts 11x14 hard or soft armor2.0 lb, carrier onlyLaser-cut MOLLE4 colorways

The 11 x 14 format buys coverage and costs weight — a Level IV ceramic in that size runs well past nine pounds a plate. Size the carrier to the plate you can actually wear all shift.

What's Included

Four colorways are live, each with its own part number. Construction and hardware are identical across all four; only the shell colour changes. Tap a colorway.

VIEW ▾Black — CVLCPCL3051B

1x Laser Cut Plate Carrier, 11 in. x 14 in., Black — part number CVLCPCL3051B
Front and rear plate pockets cut for 11 in. x 14 in. Hard or soft armor
Laser-cut MOLLE slots, flush to the shell
Integrated low-profile drag handle
Hook-and-loop patch panels, front and rear
Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Adjustable side straps with hook-and-loop closure
Armor plates and soft panels are not included — the carrier is the platform, and the ballistic rating belongs to the armor you install. · a carrier provides no ballistic protection on its own

VIEW ▾Olive Drab — CVLCPCL3051G

1x Laser Cut Plate Carrier, 11 in. x 14 in., Olive Drab — part number CVLCPCL3051G
Front and rear plate pockets cut for 11 in. x 14 in. Hard or soft armor
Laser-cut MOLLE slots, flush to the shell
Integrated low-profile drag handle
Hook-and-loop patch panels, front and rear
Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Adjustable side straps with hook-and-loop closure
Armor plates and soft panels are not included — the carrier is the platform, and the ballistic rating belongs to the armor you install. · a carrier provides no ballistic protection on its own

VIEW ▾Coyote Tan — CVLCPCL3051T

1x Laser Cut Plate Carrier, 11 in. x 14 in., Coyote Tan — part number CVLCPCL3051T
Front and rear plate pockets cut for 11 in. x 14 in. Hard or soft armor
Laser-cut MOLLE slots, flush to the shell
Integrated low-profile drag handle
Hook-and-loop patch panels, front and rear
Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Adjustable side straps with hook-and-loop closure
Armor plates and soft panels are not included — the carrier is the platform, and the ballistic rating belongs to the armor you install. · a carrier provides no ballistic protection on its own

VIEW ▾Urban Gray — CVLCPCL3051U

1x Laser Cut Plate Carrier, 11 in. x 14 in., Urban Gray — part number CVLCPCL3051U
Front and rear plate pockets cut for 11 in. x 14 in. Hard or soft armor
Laser-cut MOLLE slots, flush to the shell
Integrated low-profile drag handle
Hook-and-loop patch panels, front and rear
Padded adjustable shoulder straps
Adjustable side straps with hook-and-loop closure
Armor plates and soft panels are not included — the carrier is the platform, and the ballistic rating belongs to the armor you install. · a carrier provides no ballistic protection on its own

▾Specifications

Laser Cut Plate Carrier 11 x 14 — specifications as published

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	NcStar / VISM
Accepts	Front and rear pockets, worded as it: Extended 11 in. x 14 in. Hard armor plates or soft armor inserts. Laser-cut MOLLE slots accept standard PALS pouches and accessories. No armor level is tied to the carrier itself — the level belongs to the plates you fit.
Plate pocket cut	Not stated on the listing. The plate size only - 11 in. x 14 in. - and names no cut (SAPI, Shooter's or swimmer's). Match the cut of your plates to the pocket before ordering.
Armor included	No - carrier only. No hard plates and no soft armor panels ship with it.
Weight	2.0 lb, carrier only
MOLLE style	Laser-cut slots — flush, low-profile
Drag handle	Low-profile, integrated
Patch areas	Hook-and-loop front and rear panels
Shoulder straps	Padded, adjustable
Cummerbund	Adjustable side straps with hook-and-loop closure
Part numbers	CVLCPCL3051B (Black) · CVLCPCL3051G (Olive Drab) · CVLCPCL3051T (Coyote Tan) · CVLCPCL3051U (Urban Gray)
Colorways (live)	Black · Olive Drab · Coyote Tan · Urban Gray

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 and verifies against the NIJ Compliant Products List. 11 in. x 14 in. Is the less common of the two mainstream plate formats. Confirm your armor manufacturer produces the level you need in this size, and confirm the plate weight your wearer can sustain, before ordering the carrier. The legacy page named specific third-party plate models as compatible; those names are withheld — verify fit and level against the plate manufacturer's own documentation.

▾Who Carries It

Taller or broader-framed operators whose torso geometry the 10 x 12 format does not cover · Law enforcement patrol, security and emergency-management personnel — the Urban Gray colorway reads as neutral rather than military in public-facing assignments · Teams building carriers out in stages who want the platform in service before the plates arrive.

No training threshold attaches to a carrier. The plates carry one. Before seating any panel: Confirm its protection level, the test standard and edition it was tested to, whether it is rated stand-alone or in-conjunction-with, and that the model appears on the NIJ Compliant Products List. Follow your agency armor policy for fitting, inspection and replacement intervals.

Genuine NcStar

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — 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
Urban Gray

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

Domestic & Military Shipping

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Order Processing & Tracking

Standard Gear: In-stock medical devices, consumables, and tactical packs process within 48 hours.

Stocked Kit Bags: Custom-built kits ship within 7-10 days as they are assembled by hand at our South Florida facility.

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

Who should choose the 11x14 plate carrier over the 10x12?

The 11"×14" carrier is appropriate for taller operators (typically 6'1" and above), those with broader torso frames requiring more lateral plate coverage, or applications where maximum ballistic coverage area is the operational priority. The 11"×14" format provides approximately 28% more plate surface area than 10"×12". For average-height operators (5'6"–6'0"), the 10"×12" format provides adequate coverage at lower total system weight, as 11"×14" hard plates weigh significantly more than their 10"×12" equivalents.

Are 11x14 armor plates widely available?

11"×14" armor plates are produced by several major manufacturers including RTS Tactical (Level IV ceramic, 9.24 lbs), and various Level IIIA soft armor panel manufacturers. However, the 10"×12" format has broader availability across manufacturers and price points due to its position as the most common standard. Operators selecting an 11"×14" carrier should verify their preferred armor plates are available in this size before purchasing.

Why does the 11x14 NcStar carrier weigh less than the 10x12 version?

The NcStar 11"×14" Laser Cut Carrier weighs 2.0 lbs while the 10"×12" variant weighs 3.0 lbs. This difference reflects design variations in the carrier body construction, materials, and component specifications between the two models — rather than a paradoxical physical outcome from the larger plate cavity. Both are functional laser-cut MOLLE carriers at the NcStar price point, but they are distinct product configurations.

What are the hook and loop panels on this carrier used for?

The hook & loop panels on the front and rear of the NcStar 11"×14" carrier accept loop-backed patches — including IR identification patches, agency/unit insignia, role-designation patches (POLICE, FIRE, MEDIC), and name tapes. This is particularly important for multi-agency mass casualty response where operators in the same incident area must rapidly identify roles, agencies, and team members through both visual observation and NOD/IR systems using IR identification patches.

Can the NcStar 11x14 carrier be used with soft armor panels?

Yes. The NcStar 11"×14" Laser Cut Carrier accommodates 11"×14" soft armor inserts in its front and rear plate pockets. NcStar/VISM produces the BSC1114 Level IIIA soft armor panel in the 11"×14" format as a natural pairing for this carrier. Soft armor panels can be used as standalone Level IIIA protection in handgun-threat environments, or placed behind hard plates as soft backers in rifle-threat configurations.