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Body armor heat management – Why Heat Is the Hidden Enemy

One of the least discussed effects of wearing armor, that only professionals who wear their vests all day can truly understand, is that it can get very hot and sweaty under there. This is especially true in hot and humid environments, where body armor heat management can be critical to survival and combat effectiveness.  All that heat, and sweat is […]
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stab proof is as important as bulletproof for Urban SAR

Why Stab-Proof is Just as Important as Bulletproof for Urban SAR

Urban Search and Rescue teams operate in very chaotic environments. While ballistic protection has rightfully become standard for such high-risk environments, a more insidious threat endures. The constant danger of edged weapons and improvised sharp objects has made stab proof armor as important as ballistic protection.  Recent years have shown how quickly routine calls escalate into life-threatening encounters: paramedics attacked […]
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from rubble to riots

From Rubble to Riots: SAR Gear needs Ballistic Protection

Civilian SAR teams serve as the critical first responders when disaster strikes – whether navigating collapsed buildings after earthquakes or locating missing persons in treacherous terrain. Yet today’s missions thrust teams into increasingly volatile environments, from urban areas gripped by civil unrest to active disaster zones with unstable structures or regions where conflict collides with natural disasters While traditional SAR […]
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