“It’s just another day at the office.” That’s what most people say when they’re headed off to work in the morning. But for police officers, another day on the job means another day of risking their lives. Day-in and day-out, cops choose a career that puts them in very real danger. They choose to protect and […]
Another emergency call just came in… You’ve got vague details on the “victim,” a location and you’re on the move because time is of the essence. Lives hang in the balance. This is what you do; it’s what you love. But one question hangs in your mind as you drive, “What situation will I be […]
You got up at 4 am to make it out to your prized position before dawn. You’ve been waiting for this day. The forest, lakes and your surroundings begin to come alive with wildlife. As the sun pops above the treeline for the first time, the songbirds begin to sing, the squirrels scuttle through […]
If you’re a canine (K9) handler or thinking about training to become one, there is much you need to know about this line of duty, and what you can do to keep yourself and your furry partner safe. Sure, there’s a lot of excitement and interesting challenges that come with being on a K9 unit, […]
The New Year is already in full swing and we’re in March already! We are so excited to announce our second round of Guardian Angel recipients for 2021. All of our Guardian Angels this month will receive a FREE Concealable Multi-threat Vest Level IIIA. This vest protects against all the most common handguns, shotguns, strikes […]
When we think about security guards and security officers, it’s easy for stereotypical images of mall cops or a bouncer at a bar to come to mind. However, these often laughable personas we see in movies and on TV are so far from the truth. Although these individuals may perform varying levels of duties, the […]
When you take a look at the various types of threats, one also needs to consider the design, density and velocity of bullets you could encounter. Each will have a different amount of energy to distribute throughout a target, dissipate in unique ways and some are more dangerous (and harder to protect yourself against) than […]
At Safe Life Defense we stand by our products and support our customers. After all, we see safety as an investment. This is not because of the price, but because body armor and ballistic vests quite literally save lives. It’s why we use the highest-quality materials, rigorous testing standards and practice phenomenal customer service. We […]
Law Enforcement in the United States is a dangerous profession to be in. An officer starting his or her patrol never knows what type of danger they could encounter that day. It comes with an increased fatality rate and a higher likelihood of finding yourself face to face with the wrong end of a gun, […]
Police officers face extreme dangers daily, bound by honor and their duty to serve and protect. Unfortunately, not all officers are equipped equally. A good percentage of them still don’t have access to lifesaving equipment, like ballistic vests. There is plenty of research to show that body armor is effective, yet many police departments don’t […]
