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East Pierce (WA) Fire and Rescue Chief Bud Backer says the Las Vegas mass shooting reinforces the safety precautions he started making months ago. He received approval to purchase 32 sets of ballistic vests and helmets. It is a $75,000 expense, and the vests will have to be replaced every five years. The goal is to be able to reach patients quickly and keep firefighters safe during dangerous calls. More Here.

East Pierce (WA) Fire and Rescue Chief Bud Backer says the Las Vegas mass shooting reinforces the safety precautions he started making months ago. He received approval to purchase 32 sets of ballistic vests and helmets. It is a $75,000 expense, and the vests will have to be replaced every five years. The goal is to be able to reach patients quickly and keep firefighters safe during dangerous calls.

E614 is a small 100% non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that donates NIJ Level III ballistic armor to law enforcement officers in need. The charity was co-founded by John Tompkins and Jayne McBride, who both have sons who are veteran police officers.

Founded in 2005 United Shield International Limited is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of personal ballistic and fragmentation protection and fragmentation equipment, with design and manufacturing operations in Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom.

Thanks to a donation by Point Blank Body Armor and Warrior Kit, the Pueblo (CO) Police Department now has 101 Point Blank Active Shooter Response Kits. Every patrol officer will receive one.

Weston Shooters Club of Weston, MA, announced that it has donated $15,000 to purchase body armor for the Framingham (MA) Police Department.

Exceptionally durable and ultra-thin, the NIJ .06 Level III+ 555 Steel Plate provides protection against high velocity rounds and is available with a spall sleeve solution.

Two Knox County (KY) Sheriff's deputies were shot while attempting to serve a warrant at a home in Knox County Monday morning.

Point Blank Enterprises has announced an exclusive new program for reserve and auxiliary law enforcement officers across the country. This new program allows for direct purchase of Point Blank Body Armor's body armor systems at discounted prices.

The officer chased Eaton as she ran, clutching a pistol on her left side; the second officer drove alongside them in the SUV. She reportedly fired at one of the officers striking him in the “heart area” of the vest.

The Bureau of Justice Assistance will accept applications for fiscal year 2017 funding for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program online through 8 p.m. Eastern Time on June 28, 2017.

Point Blank honored Deputy Abdullah Bholat Wednesday for his bravery and dedication in serving his community after he was shot in the line of duty and a Point Blank vest stopped the bullet.

Point Blank honored Deputy Abdullah Bholat Wednesday for his bravery and dedication in serving his community after he was shot in the line of duty and a Point Blank vest stopped the bullet. Mike Lafferty presented Deputy Bholat with the Point Blank National SAVES Recognition Award. More Here.

Warrior Trail Consulting, known for its non-ballistic training body armor, has introduced advanced ballistic protection solutions to first responders through a partnership with ShotStop Ballistics LLC.

Representatives from Point Blank Enterprises and First Tactical announced this week that the two companies have merged and will build an integrated clothing and body armor system.

The Pueblo (CO) Police Department is getting $132,000 worth of supplemental body armor thanks to a generous gift from a national foundation.

Central Lake Armor Express Inc. has been awarded a new, two-year contract with the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and San Francisco Sheriff's Department (SFSD) to provide its Vortex IIIA Gen 2 ballistic vest.