I have a TAG Banshee Plate Carrier with AR500 armor plates. I am very happy with both items, both were shipped straight to my door (Frederick MD) without issues of any kind. The AR500 plates are around 8 lbs. each so you may want to consider the weight if you are looking into this type of setup...
I am about to rattlecan my AR soon, plenty of good tutorials on youtube, many cool patterns can be achieved fairly easily with Krylon spraypaint and netting, leaves and branches or other things that are relatively easy to find. Here is a pretty good example...
The more people who become comfortable, safe and responsible with firearms the better. More friends to join our cause in preserving these freedoms. We have to start somewhere, and this seems like a great idea. Just more Americans who will be standing together and help protect our rights with...