Does Body Armor Have an Expiration Date?Does body armor expire and if it does, what does that really mean? Can you use body armor after the expiration date? If so, what kind of protection will it offerThe short answer is yes, body armor expires. Expiration is due to the fibers in the vests breaking down […]
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The History of Military Body ArmorThe history of military body armor loosely goes back to prehistoric times when tribes fought each other. The first armor was raw or poorly tanned animal hides. This had the added advantage of providing some rough camouflage, making it tactical gear as well as armor.When tanning methods improved, the leather […]
Growing up in the Midwest, I had a love/hate relationship with February. The things I loved about February were Valentine’s Day, my dad’s birthday, my birthday, and the fact that it’s the shortest month of the year, which segues nicely into what I hated about February. WINTER! Those 28(9) days seemed to last forever once […]
I can’t believe it is already the end of January. Where does the time go? We’re all so busy making/breaking our New Year’s resolutions (join a gym, lose weight, learn a new skill) that the start of 2023 is already a blur (and a Brrr!)Did you know that January is named for the two-faced God, […]
Bulletproof Vests for Women: A GuideAs more and more women enter public safety fields, they are also looking for ways to stay protected. Safe Life Defense is a premier body armor manufacturer in the United States. We equip EMS, police, security and more with body armor to keep them safe.Everyone deserves the best protection possible. Everyone […]
Hyperline Body Armor: A GuideThe popularity of concealed carry in the United States has soared in the past 20 years. With rapidly expanding legality of concealed carry across the country, more and more civilians are choosing to exercise their Constitutional rights to self-defense by carrying a handgun. Relatively few have given much thought to protecting […]
Body Armor for Security Personnel – Why is it Necessary?From the outside looking in, people don’t think security officers need body armor. In fact, many people think security does nothing, and there’s no need for them to have adequate protection. They think “Paul Blart Mall Cop” and don’t realize what it really means to work […]
Please allow us this time to relay, from everyone at Safe Life Defense, how much we’d like to say thank you for your continued loyalty and faith in us. We value each one of our customers and cannot express our gratitude enough for each of you. We hope you have a beautiful holiday season and […]
It’s the end of October already. Where does the time go? How many of you get excited about Halloween? I know I do! One of the things that makes me even more excited each year is to see how many of our little Trick or Treaters are dressed like our Guardian Angels: Police Officers, Military, […]
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