Ceramic plates guide: materials, edge protection options, drop test standards, and performance insights. A comprehensive overview for tactical armor users.
This is the beginning of the Future. For decades, experts believed soft armor plates were incapable of stopping rifle rounds. The rules of ballistic protection were clear: stopping rifle rounds meant relying on hard armor plates. These plates were heavy, uncomfortable, and restrictive—offering limited coverage and little flexibility to adapt to different body types. They were a necessary burden for […]
In the US, women make up a small yet significant percentage of police officers, which is steadily growing every year. According to recent statistics, women make up about 28% of all Law enforcement employees and 13.8% of Law enforcement officers. Recognizing the vital role female officers play in policing, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), police chiefs, and law enforcement […]
Whether you are in Law Enforcement, Military, or security, you need to choose the best possible protection to ensure that you can perform at the best of your ability and stay safe. There are several options on the market, however, level III, and Level III+ Armor plates are the most popular. These plates offer a nice balance between protection, and […]
When it comes to armor plates, or body armor in general, if you are looking for reliable protection, you need to opt for NIJ Certified body armor. In the US, the NIJ is a government body that regulates the testing standards for body armor, and certifies different levels of armor according to the level of protection they provide. Currently, the […]
According to a report from 2021, over 13% percent of active-duty law enforcement officers in the United States were female. Additionally, with women’s roles increasing in the Military, and first responders, there has never been a more significant need for specific body armor designed for women. Traditionally, body armor has always been designed with Male bodies in mind. This often […]
According to research conducted by Pew Research Center, 72% of firearm owners in the US cite home defense, self-defense, or personal protection as the reason for owning firearms. Moreover, over 80 % of American gun owners say that they feel safer because of their firearms. So, it’s quite obvious that we take personal protection very seriously in this country. When […]
The last time the US military Issued a Service rifle was back in 1967. Now, over half a century later, A new service rifle, and Squad Automatic weapon is taking over the legacy M4s and M249 SAW. Over the last 50 years, the landscape of modern warfare has changed quite significantly. Body armor technology has come a long way, and […]
Body armor is a wide term that encapsulates several kinds of protective gear. From ballistic vests and stab vests to hard armor plates, ballistic helmets, and other forms of riot gear, various types of body armor are made from distinct materials, using intricate manufacturing processes. Today we will talk about NIJ-Certified hard Armor plates, and help you understand the basics of […]
What does “NIJ Certified” mean for hard armor plates? In the United States, the National Institute of Justice, or NIJ is the research, development, and evaluation agency of the Department of Justice. Among other responsibilities, the NIJ sets and regulates testing standards for body armor in the US. If the armor plates that any manufacturer makes are NIJ-certified, it means […]
In today’s uncertain world, where people are more divided than ever, violence is on the rise, and governments are constantly failing to protect the lives and liberties of their people, there is one thing that remains true: you need to be a capable and formidable force, competent enough to defend yourself, your family, and the values you stand for. Today we […]