Armor

How smart manufacturing makes this body armor affordable for every cop

Stay within your department’s budget while still protecting your officers

Why I wear a Safe Life Defense vest: One officer’s story

Learn how Tommy, the cop behind Free Field Training on YouTube, put the vests to the test and found them capable of stopping a variety of threats

This police training focuses on health, de-escalation and tactical skills

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Complete Tactical Consultants

A comprehensive program combines strategies used by law enforcement trainers, pro athletes, doctors and use of force experts

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a rifle plate?

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People think ceramic armor is fragile, but is it really?

Colo. nonprofit helps outfit cops with lifesaving armor

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Shield 616 has raised almost $3 million and outfitted more than 2,400 officers in 18 states with kits that include armor vests, helmets and trauma kits

How this body armor startup created an affordable one-stop tactical vest

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Comfort, protection, and versatility are the cornerstones of this new tactical vest

Review: Propper’s 4PV ballistic vest delivers a new level of comfort and coverage

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Four individual panels move independently for a better fit, greater range of motion and full torso protection

Report: Dallas police were told to leave heavy gear behind

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The president of the Dallas Police Association claims officers were told to avoid looking “militaristic”

Propper expands options for women's armor, uniforms

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Building on 50 years of experience, the tactical gear manufacturer looks to the future with an increased focus on outfitting female officers

SHOT Show 2016: Angel Armor's new vest was built from real LEO feedback

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What do you get when you ask 1,500 cops what drives them nuts about body armor?

Vest credited for saving Minn. deputy in shooting

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Gunfire erupted near an Alexandria farm house Monday night, leaving a man and a woman from North Dakota dead

Point Blank at IACP 2012

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Mark Smith of Point Blank Enterprises talks about improving wear rates among officers, and making vests lighter, thinner, and more flexible.

Video: Bulletproof groin protector put to the test

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Video demos bulletproof groin protector.

Ceradyne at SHOT Show 2013

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Brian Parker of Max Pro Armor talks about soft body armor, ballistic helmets, and other gun-fighting equipment at SHOT Show 2013.

Introducing the Lighthawk XT from Armor Express

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Lighthawk™ XT, the most versatile full coverage "Extended Tactical" vest in the industry. This fully scalable armor system offers a multitude of innovative features. Designed to maximize maneuverability without sacrificing coverage, the XT gives operators a significant tactical advantage.