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  • Body Armor Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage - Atomic Defense
    September 15, 2022

    Body Armor Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage

    Body armor, just like any other garment you wear on your body, is bound to get dirty. Proper cleaning and maintenance are essential if you want your body armor to last long. Let's face it — you don't want to be shopping for body armor every few...

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  • How Much Does a Bulletproof Vest Cost? - Atomic Defense
    September 15, 2022

    How Much Does a Bulletproof Vest Cost?

    Bulletproof vests and armor plates are crucial investments that protect you anywhere. Law enforcement, security guards, first responders and more rely on these protective elements to keep them safe on the job. When selecting a vest, you want to consider...

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  • Kevlar vs Steel vs PE Body Armor - Atomic Defense
    September 15, 2022

    Kevlar vs Steel vs PE Body Armor

    Comparing Body Armor Materials: Ceramic, PE, Steel and Kevlar Kevlar, steel, Polyethylene (PE) and ceramic are four common materials in body armor manufacturing. In this handy guide, we'll explore each of these materials and when they're most suitable. So, sit back and relax as we take you through...

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  • Choosing The Best Bulletproof Backpacks - Atomic Defense
    August 26, 2022

    Choosing The Best Bulletproof Backpacks

    Body armor is not just about vests, insert plates and helmets. Bulletproof backpacks are becoming a very popular product among the American population. Deciding what kind of bulletproof backpack to buy depends on what applications you will use the body armor for....

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  • Bulletproof Plate Buyer's Guide - Atomic Defense
    June 14, 2022

    Bulletproof Plate Buyer's Guide

    Congrats — you've made it to our complete bulletproof plate buyer's guide. If you're reading this, it's probably safe to say your job is no walk in the park. Are you a cop? Do you work in the military? How...

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  • SAPI vs. ESAPI: Which Plate Type Is Best? - Atomic Defense
    April 25, 2022

    SAPI vs. ESAPI: Which Plate Type Is Best?

    Body armor, including bulletproof vests and bulletproof plate carriers, can protect the wearer from gunfire and other projectiles. While we may think body armor is only worn by military and law enforcement members, they're also regularly worn by citizens looking...

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  • The History and Evolution of Body Armor - Atomic Defense
    April 18, 2022

    The History and Evolution of Body Armor

    As law enforcement and military professionals increasingly use firearms, the need for protection and body armor is becoming more important. While early forms of ballistic body armor were created in the mid-1800s, modern body armor wasn't created until the end...

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  • Does Body Armor Expire? - Atomic Defense
    April 18, 2022

    Does Body Armor Expire?

    A body armor expiration date helps determine when body armor may no longer be as effective. Over time, body armor will break, and some materials may degrade more quickly than others. For example, bulletproof vests may have a lifespan between...

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