Tactical Armor News & Articles

• 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

• A cop's guide to the supplies you will want on patrol

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  While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street

• Product review: HRT RAC plate carrier

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  Putting a rapidly customizable plate carrier to the test

• The specialties of a modern SWAT team

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  What makes a team great is not gadgets and equipment, but personnel and training

• How to buy body armor (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 body armor buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• Safariland introduces new hard armor products at SHOT Show 2019

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  Tactical shield provides transparent view eliminating blind spots; cost-effective, lightweight plate stops threatening M855/SS1109 green tip rounds

• Monadnock debuts arm protection, crowd control helmet kit at SHOT Show

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  New products expand protective offerings for first responders involved in crowd management situations

• Outside the box grant sources for law enforcement

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  Here are some unique grant funding sources to consider for your law enforcement equipment, training and other resource needs

• The bug battle: Infection prevention and control for law enforcement

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  Long after the police call is over, you may be carrying around bad bugs picked up from contaminated scenes and suspects

• 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 PDs can implement 24/7 body armor protection to match 24/7 threats

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  Ballistic protection systems have evolved to address emerging threats and help agencies balance cost, comfort and safety

• 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

• How to master armored vehicle response

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  An armored vehicle is like any police tool – personnel need to engage in realistic training to master the equipment before responding to a real call

• 5 ways a new riot suit offers increased protection and comfort at a lower cost

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  A new adjustable design means you can outfit any officer in your department without having to purchase a specific size for each individual

• How to find grants to support tactical gear and other special ops needs

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  Hundreds of federal, state, corporate and private foundation grant-funding opportunities support specialized law enforcement equipment and gear

• Photo roundup: SHOT Show 2018

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  From firearms to tactical gear, the 40th installment of SHOT Show did not disappoint

• 4 things to know about steel plates from Spartan Armor Systems

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  The armor maker has developed a cost-effective system to produce steel body armor that provides affordable rifle-rated protection

• 3 ways one USA armor manufacturer is working to serve LEOs

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  HighCom Armor maintains strict quality controls and helps police identify the certified ballistic protection they need

• What is a DUNS number?

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  Police agencies need a DUNS number – a unique, free identifier – to bid on government contracts or apply for government grants

• Spotlight: Angel Armor's unparalleled ballistic solutions protect those who protect the public

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  Angel Armor offers five distinct product lines that exceed industry standards

• How the North Hollywood shootout changed policing

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  More than 300 outgunned LEOs from five agencies, fighting for their lives, fired more than 550 rounds

• 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

• 8 lessons from the 2015 Paris terror attacks

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  Simultaneous terrorist attacks are today’s reality, planning and training your police department for an effective response will save lives

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