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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 25, 2017

Graphene Research Could Lead to Foil-Thin Body Armor

Researchers from the City University of New York’s Advanced Science Research Center discovered that by combining no more than two layers of graphene, they would be able to create an ultra-thin material that, when it is struck by a fast-moving projectile like a bullet, it suddenly hardens and protects the wearer.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 18, 2017

Safariland Announces 2,000th Body Armor Save

On the night of the incident, Officer Pierce and her K-9 Lex were responding to a call regarding a suspect breaking into vehicles. As she arrived on scene, the suspect fled on a bicycle; Officer Pierce released her K-9, who immediately pursued and detained the suspect. As Officer Pierce closed in to take the suspect into custody, he produced a .45 caliber handgun and shot Pierce at close range directly in the chest, police report.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 5, 2017

Video: Point Blank Honors 20 Officers Saved by Their Ballistic Vests

Point Blank honored 20 officers whose lives were saved by Point Blank body armor. "These Officers represent the Best of the Best and truly exemplify bravery, strength, and commitment to excellence," the company posted on Facebook.

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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 5, 2017

Point Blank Honors 20 Officers Saved by Their Ballistic Vests

Point Blank honored 20 officers whose lives were saved by Point Blank body armor. The company's annual Saves Recognition Event was held at its Pompano Beach, FL, manufacturing headquarters Monday. More Here.

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ProductsNovember 6, 2017

Cratus Body Armor Plates

The new TenCate Cratus product line offers several innovative improvements to the design as well as the manufacturing process to make this possible.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 24, 2017

ATS Armor Shows T-Shirt Style Armor Carrier at IACP 2017

The ATS Armor Concealable Carry Kit is a T-shirt that can accommodate hard armor plates or NIJ Level II and IIIA soft armor panels for wear under uniforms or in plain clothes.

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Videosby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2017

WA Fire Department to Issue Point Blank Armor

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.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2017

Video: WA Fire Department to Issue Point Blank Armor

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.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 8, 2017

Nonprofit E614 Donates Level III Ballistic Armor to LEOs

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.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 28, 2017

Point Blank Acquires United Shield International

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.

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