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Decoding NIJ Standards: Your Ultimate Guide to Body Armor Levels and Protection
Body Armor Levels

Decoding NIJ Standards: Your Ultimate Guide to Body Armor Levels and Protection

Understanding body armor standards is crucial for ensuring you have the right protection for your environment and threats. In this guide, we break down NIJ levels—both old and new—to help you navig...
Soft Body Armor vs. Hard Plate Armor: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Safety Needs
Advanced Body Armor

Soft Body Armor vs. Hard Plate Armor: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Safety Needs

Choosing between soft body armor and hard plate armor is a crucial decision for anyone prioritizing personal protection. This guide breaks down the pros and cons of each—soft armor's lightweight co...
Finding the Perfect Body Armor: A Comprehensive Guide for Different Body Types
Body Armor Fitment

Finding the Perfect Body Armor: A Comprehensive Guide for Different Body Types

When it comes to personal protection, body armor plays a crucial role in safeguarding individuals in high-risk professions or dangerous situations. However, not all body armor is created equal, and...
Caliber Armor Launches New AV2 Stand-Alone Body Armor Plate
Advanced Body Armor

Caliber Armor Launches New AV2 Stand-Alone Body Armor Plate

Introducing the Caliber Armor AV2 Ballistic Insert Caliber Armor, who was the first company to bring an advanced steel body armor plate with a true multi-curve achieved with one press announces a n...
Best Steel for Body Armor
AR550

Best Steel for Body Armor

All Steel is Not Created Equally Steel Armor is typically hot rolled into sheets from a steel billet. The rolling allows for a homogenizing and aligning of the crystalline structure of the steel. T...
bulletproof vest

The Best Steel Armor for your Bulletproof Vest

If you have been looking for the best option for a bulletproof vest, you probably have come across the affordable option of AR500 or AR550 Steel Core Armor plates.   Some of the nice things about s...
Top 5 Ways to Show Support on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
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Top 5 Ways to Show Support on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

What is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day? Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was founded in 2015 by multiple organizations that joined together to show appreciation for officers in the United States....
NIJ Body Armor Ballistic Levels
hard body armor

NIJ Body Armor Ballistic Levels

NIJ Body Armor Ballistic Levels  The National Institute of Justice NIJ body armor ballistic levels currently classify body armor into five different threat levels: Level IIA, Level II, Level IIIA, ...