Concealable Armor News & Articles

• ShotStop's new multi-strike Level IV plates offer protection and comfort

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  Made of Duritium, these plates offer the stopping power needed in modern law enforcement minus the weight

• Survey: How do you choose your body armor?

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  Help us learn how officers evaluate the body armor options on the market and what features are most important when it comes to choosing the right level of protection

• This load-bearing vest offers body armor protection in a uniform look

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  BlueStone Safety’s vests offer a discreet alternative to traditional uniform tops by offering a professional look coupled with the ability to increase officer safety and lessen the load typically meted out by heavy duty belts

• Spotlight: Safariland products provide head-to-toe solutions for lifesaving products

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  Safariland is committed in their mission of serving and protecting LEOs — it is built into everything they make

• Spotlight: Arrest My Vest designed for the odor elimination needs of LEOs

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  The Arrest My Vest spray product is designed for the challenges unique to law enforcement; it removes odors without harming body armor or other tactical gear

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

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  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

• How to buy body armor (eBook)

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  Body armor can mean the difference between life and death for officers, but the process to purchase it has some major challenges

• 10 hot products on display at SHOT Show 2019

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  From a new Maglula loader to backpack ballistic armor, the range of new products at this year's SHOT Show did not disappoint

• Texas SROs get new ballistic protection gear

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  Two school districts will upgrade to armored vests that offer more comfort and protection

• Why today’s threats require new body armor

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  Protection from rifle fire now a critical need

• Training Day: Body armor donning for tactical response

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  Once an officer receives a tactical vest, they need to be trained in their use to be able to knowledgeably and quickly add or reduce coverage

• 5 questions every cop should ask about their body armor

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  Understanding how a vest protects officers is critical to ensuring daily wear of ballistic protection

• How to take care of and maintain police body armor

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  Your body armor is one of the most important pieces of equipment you use, but are you taking proper care of it?

• How technology tackles 3 of the biggest rifle-resistant body armor challenges

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  Outfit your officers with armor that tackles design, material and affordability issues

• Why body armor is a cop's best training buddy

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  Police officers should wear soft and hard body armor during firearms or DT training to understand how armor impacts breathing, shooting stance and physical abilities

• How Safe Life Defense is making body armor more affordable for individuals to purchase

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  The company offers multi-threat body armor in set sizes to make buying a vest simpler, faster and cheaper

• The Shield Is Not Enough: Respect From the Public

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  I’m sure you’ve noticed it, if you’ve been on the job for any length of time.

• QuadCurve: How ATS Armor provides the most comfortable protection available

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  The ergonomic design of these ballistic plates hugs the body for increased safety, comfort and ease of movement

• Lighter, stronger, more affordable: the next generation of body armor

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  ATS Armor founding partner Brian Beckwith discusses how the company leverages technology and design to forge better ballistic protection

• 5 things to know when buying body armor

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  Identifying your threat level and finding the right fit are key concerns when it comes to choosing ballistic protection

• Spotlight: Angel Armor provides revolutionary on- and off-body armor for those who protect our way of life

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  Angel Armor continues to push the boundaries of ballistic technology

• SHOT Show 2016: KDH Defense Systems' thin, light concealment carrier is perfect for plainclothes

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  Constructed with incredibly thin and lightweight Nylon fabric, the carrier has a unique design which distributes the weight of the armor across the officer’s back

• 3 armed suspects attempt to rob off-duty NY cop, 1 wounded

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  One of the suspects yelled 'shoot him' upon seeing the officer’s badge

• Cops weigh in: 3 ways police product companies can help LE

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  Our audience had several ideas on how product companies can take advantage of their unique position in the industry to aid officers in these difficult times

• Wis. Senate to approve allowing retired cops to carry guns

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  Under current state law, former officers must travel back to the state where they worked to get permit

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