Ops-Core
Ops-Core SOTR and SOTR Lite
Low-profile tactical half-mask family built around a central 99.97% particulate filter for live-fire and weapon-interface use.
Quick Specs
- Price
- $276
- Weight
- N/A
- Brand
- Ops-Core
- Category
- consumable
Features
- •99.97% particulate filtration
- •Central filter for weapon interface
- •SOTR helmet-compatible
- •SOTR Lite head-harness only
Overview
The Ops-Core SOTR family is the purpose-built shooting respirator in this guide. Its central filter and low-profile silicone facepiece are designed around weapon interface, eye protection, over-ear hearing protection, and live-fire range use. Gentex states at least 99.97 percent filtration efficiency against listed oil and non-oil particulates, including lead and gunfire residue.
The standard SOTR and SOTR Lite are not the same kit. The standard non-microphone SOTR includes two filters plus head and helmet harnesses and can integrate with Ops-Core helmets. SOTR Lite includes one filter and a head harness and is not helmet-compatible. The product page starts at the Lite configuration price.
Gentex states that SOTR is not NIOSH approved, even though the company says it was tested to specified P100 filtration, breathing-resistance, and valve-leakage requirements. That distinction matters. Use a NIOSH-approved respirator when a workplace program, industrial hygienist, or contaminant assessment requires one. SOTR is also a particulate system, not universal gas, vapor, or CBRN protection.
Key Features
- Central-mounted particulate filter for weapon clearance
- At least 99.97 percent manufacturer-stated particulate efficiency
- Two exhalation valves
- Flexible silicone half-mask
- SOTR helmet and communications options
- SOTR Lite head-harness configuration
Pros
- +Designed specifically around live-fire weapon interface
- +Low-profile central filter clears peripheral vision
- +Standard SOTR integrates with helmets and communications options
Cons
- −Not NIOSH approved
- −Much more expensive than NIOSH-approved industrial P100 options
- −SOTR Lite is not helmet-compatible
- −Particulate filtration does not cover every gas, vapor, or CBRN hazard
Detailed Specifications
- sku
- G055-1000-03 standard SOTR / G055-1000-05 SOTR Lite
- filterEfficiency
- At least 99.97% for manufacturer-listed particulates
- approval
- Not NIOSH approved
- standardSotrContents
- Two filters, head harness, helmet harness; microphone configuration optional
- sotrLiteContents
- One filter and head harness; no communications capability
- application
- Ground and live-fire range particulate protection
- limitations
- Not medical, universal gas/vapor, or CBRN protection
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