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Best Bulletproof Helmets Bulletproof helmets are some of the most sought-after types of body armor. Your head is the most vulnerable part of your body while you are facing ballistic threats. A shot to the head is more often than not fatal, so bulletproof helmets are a must-have for security personnel involved in combat. These helmets can protect against fragments and shrapnel as well. Tactical helmets are often worn by law enforcement and military members for protection during tactical missions or if there is a chance of ballistic threat. Even citizens looking for bullet protection when working with firearms may benefit from a bulletproof helmet. Learn more about what kind of bulletproof helmet to buy and what style may be best for your needs. Bulletproof Helmet...

Bulletproof Vest Grants and Sponsorships Bulletproof vests are have proven to reduce fatalities of law enforcement officers and first responders who get involved in violence infested environments. The federal government, through the U.S Department of Justice, found it necessary to empower law enforcement officers and other first responders to be able to purchase bulletproof vests. The U.S Department of Justice came up with the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act of 1998 which aimed at providing officers at the local level with bulletproof vests. In the sections below, we are going to explore the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant in detail. We’ll look at who is eligible for the grant and how to apply for it. More importantly, we will explore how...

Body Armor: Bulletproof Vest Vs Plate Carrier Bulletproof vests are what comes to the minds of many people whenever body armor is mentioned. Body armor encompasses all wear that protects you against ballistic threats. Also, the specifics surrounding bulletproof vests and plate carriers are quite confusing for some people. Plate carriers, as the name suggests, are ordinary fabric vests that are used in conjunction with armor plates. The vests are usually lined with an aramid material, and have pockets at the front and at the back were armor plates go in. In this case, the armor plates are the ones offering protection. In the case of bulletproof vests, they offer protection on their own. These vests are made of high...

New vs Used Bulletproof Vests - Should You Buy Used? Normally, you’d buy new bulletproof vests from online shops, or physical stores. You could buy them from individuals as well, and some of them might have already been used. To set the basis for our next discussions, take a look at the following two stories. According to the New York Police Department, in August 2017, 30-year old officer Hart Nguyen rushed to respond to a distress call. It was about a 29-year-old man named Andy Sookdeo, who had mental challenges. Andy had barricaded himself behind a bedroom door. As officer Hart tried to approach, he shot him three times. One of the bullets hit him in the arm, the other...

Need to know what states have specific laws on body armor and bulletproof vests? This is the one stop guide to all your questions from all the different states!