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U.S. Armor Armor Flotation Vest

The Armor Flotation Vest from US Armor provides protection to officers and rescued persons in extreme waters without interfering with the rescuer’s range of motion. Once the concealed flotation portion of the vest has been inflated, it can be adjusted to place the wearer in four different body angles to prevent plunging in waves. It also features a dedicated rescue strap to provide secure airway and thermal protective positioning to the rescued person so the rescuer can move freely.

December 31, 2005

U.S. Armor Honored by Calif. City

Body armor maker U.S. Armor Corp. was awarded a city proclamation on Oct. 25 by Cerritos, Calif., where the company is based.

November 1, 2012

Photo courtesy of U.S. Armor.

Calif. Agencies Receive U.S. Armor Vests

U.S. Armor presented 18 ballistic vests to police departments in Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach during the Vests for the Best event.

September 11, 2013

Hermosa Beach and Redondo officers received U.S. Armor ballistic vests at an Aug. 31 ceremony. Photo courtesy of U.S. Armor.

U.S. Armor Hosts LAPD Training Event

U.S. Armor co-sponsored a training event attended by Los Angeles Police Department officers. The company is the sole body armor provider to the LAPD.

April 12, 2012

From left to right, Deputy Chief Terry Hara; U.S. Armor's Georg Olsen; and Assistant Chief Sandy Jo MacArthur. Photo: U.S. Armor

Armor Express Awarded U.S. Marine Corps' Body Armor Contract

U.S. Marines will be wearing the latest in tactical body armor with ballistic panels manufactured by Armor Express.

August 26, 2009

MAE Export Management Appointed International Export Managers for U.S. Armor

MAE Export Management has announced that it has been appointed export managers for U.S. Armor products.

March 24, 2009

U.S. Armor Announces National Sales Director

Jana Sturgeon has joined U.S. Armor Corp. as national sales director to "provide the critical interface and marketing support functions between our manufacturing operations and our key dealers and regional sales coordinators," according to the company.

April 12, 2010

U.S. Armor Corporation To Open Southeastern Regional Service Center

U.S. Armor Corp. has announced the opening of its new Southeastern Regional Service Center, establishing a dedicated distribution and marketing facility for the Southeast United States.

March 25, 2009

Department of Homeland Security Issues Mega-Contract Award to U.S. Armor

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has given privately held U.S. Armor Corp. an opening purchase order on what is the largest non-military concealable body armor contract ever awarded in the United States.

December 20, 2006

U.S. Armor Comfort Advanced Cover System (ACS) Carrier

Southern California-based U.S. Armor has been around for more than 20 years and prides itself on reliability. If U.S. armor makes a change, it's for a good reason. Following on the heels of the company's newly redesigned logo and Website, U.S. Armor's new concealable vest carrier provides enhanced comfort by utilizing new materials and ergonomic designs.

February 28, 2007

Armor Express Awarded Five-Year ID/IQ Hard Armor Contract from U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Central Lake Armor Express, Inc. (Armor Express), a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance body armor solutions, announced that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has awarded the Company a five-year, multimillion dollar Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract for its plate armor.

October 17, 2017

U.S. Senator Calls for Renewal of Body Armor Program

U.S. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) called on Congress to reauthorize a program to help fund bulletproof vests for local police agencies. Coons said Congress let the program expire last summer.

June 11, 2013

Armor Express Outfitting U.S. Marshals Service with Ballistic Helmets

The United States Marshals Service has awarded Armor Express, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance body armor solutions, a contract to outfit officers in the Western District of Virginia with the Busch AMP-1 TP ballistic helmet, which is certified to the VPAM standard.

September 13, 2017

Busch AMP-1 TP ballistic helmet (Photo: Armor Express)

U.S. Armor to be Featured on Tonight's “Whistleblowers” Documentary TV Show on CBS

The episode is titled “The Case Against Second Chance” and centers around “whistleblower” Dr. Aaron Westrick, a former director of research in charge of composite development and training at Second Chance.

August 17, 2018

Point Blank Enterprises Awarded Body Armor Contract by U.S. Marine Corps

Point Blank Enterprise Inc. has been awarded a $215.9 million body armor contract by the United States Marine Corps Systems Command. The Marine Corps Low Intensity Threat Environment (LITE) body armor insert is designed to maximize ballistic protection at a reduced weight.

June 26, 2019

Armor Holdings Products Settles Zylon Matter with U.S. Department of Justice

Armor Holdings Products, LLC (AHP) and the United States, acting through the Department of Justice (DOJ), have agreed to resolve allegations raised by DOJ regarding AHP's sales of Zylon-containing bullet-resistant vests between 2000 and 2005.

October 6, 2008

U.S. Armor's Rifle Plate Carriers

Trevor Zantos of U.S. Armor shows us two new rifle plate carriers designed for active shooter scenarios at POLICE-TREXPO West. The carriers offer more mag pouches and MOLLE options. Video shot and edited by Kelly Bracken.

April 19, 2010

SHOT Show 2013: U.S. Armor's Enforcer 5000 Vest

The Enforcer 5000, which meets the NIJ's 0101.06 testing standard, features neoprene side straps, padded shoulders, and a double-wide strap across the small of the back. Moisture-wicking material keeps officers dry.

January 16, 2013

Photo: Mark W. Clark

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