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In a world that feels more uncertain by the day, personal safety and self-defense are important. Safety and security are at the bottom of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs for a reason; everyone needs to feel free of personal danger. With the increased prevalence of mass shootings and the spike in violent crime we’ve experienced in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

For most consumers body armor or bullet proof vests seem like a fairly benign purchase. Even if you do not work in law enforcement or security, what harm could there be in purchasing a piece of protective gear that would shield you from gunfire? Outlawing the purchase of body armor could almost seem akin to […]