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Pros and Cons of Soft Armor

Pros and Cons of Soft Armor

We can generally break the types of body armor down into two categories: hard armor and soft armor. These two groups of armor stop bullets in different ways. Soft armor...

Pros and Cons of Soft Armor

We can generally break the types of body armor down into two categories: hard armor and soft armor. These two groups of armor stop bullets in different ways. Soft armor...

Your 10x12 is Really an 8x10 (If It's Not Steel)

Your 10x12 is Really an 8x10 (If It's Not Steel)

“In 2005 and 2006, two law enforcement officer-involved shootings resulted in injuries to the officers when bullets were not stopped in the officers’ body armor…. The National Institute of Standards...

Your 10x12 is Really an 8x10 (If It's Not Steel)

“In 2005 and 2006, two law enforcement officer-involved shootings resulted in injuries to the officers when bullets were not stopped in the officers’ body armor…. The National Institute of Standards...

Pros and Cons of Polyethylene Armor

Pros and Cons of Polyethylene Armor

Polyethylene (PE) body armor is an excellent option if you want rifle-rated protection while keeping the weight down. If you’re more focused on pistol-rated armor, you should check out our...

Pros and Cons of Polyethylene Armor

Polyethylene (PE) body armor is an excellent option if you want rifle-rated protection while keeping the weight down. If you’re more focused on pistol-rated armor, you should check out our...

Aramid vs. UHMWPE in Ballistic Helmets - Battle of the Fibers

Aramid vs. UHMWPE in Ballistic Helmets - Battle...

In the realm of ballistic helmet materials, the competition between aramid fibers, exemplified by the widely used Kevlar, and Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a dynamic and ongoing saga. These two...

Aramid vs. UHMWPE in Ballistic Helmets - Battle...

In the realm of ballistic helmet materials, the competition between aramid fibers, exemplified by the widely used Kevlar, and Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a dynamic and ongoing saga. These two...

What Are the Differences between NIJ0101.06 and NIJ0101.07?

What Are the Differences between NIJ0101.06 and...

So, what are the NIJ body armor rules? It lays down, in vast detail, the rules for testing and rating ballistics plates designed to stop rifle rounds aimed at human...

What Are the Differences between NIJ0101.06 and...

So, what are the NIJ body armor rules? It lays down, in vast detail, the rules for testing and rating ballistics plates designed to stop rifle rounds aimed at human...

Exploring the Benefits of Ballistic Shields in Law Enforcement

Exploring the Benefits of Ballistic Shields in ...

Police officers are putting themselves in danger for your safety. It is sometimes dangerous work — they receive threats for trying to help other people. For real world applications, they...

Exploring the Benefits of Ballistic Shields in ...

Police officers are putting themselves in danger for your safety. It is sometimes dangerous work — they receive threats for trying to help other people. For real world applications, they...