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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Body armor is essential for law enforcement, military professionals and even civilians. If you are traveling with body armor, including bulletproof vests, plates, helmets and blankets, you've come to the right place. Airlines and countries have their own policies and...

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...

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...

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...