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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2011

NIJ Requires Mandated Wear for Body Armor Funds In Dallas

The NIJ has informed the agency that, "If we're going to supply funds, we expect the officers to wear the vests," Janse said. "In order for us to continue receiving the funds, they're asking us to make it mandatory."

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 21, 2010

Point Blank to Outfit Washington DC Metro SWAT with Tactical Armor

Point Blank Solutions, Inc., today announced a new contract with Washington DC Metro SWAT to supply 90 tactical vests and related accessories, including leg armor and protective plates, among others. This latest contract was awarded to PACA Body Armor, Point Blank's subsidiary.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 15, 2010

Outlast Technologies and Point Blank Solutions Bring Cooling Comfort to Body Armor

Advanced Outlast Technology with temperature-regulating benefits integrated into select Point Blank ballistic systems is designed to provide officers optimal year-round comfort and protection.

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Articlesby POLICE StaffMarch 26, 2010

SHOT Show 2010: Best of Show

There was a lot more to see at this year's SHOT Show than backup weapons. Glock announced a major facelift of its duty pistols, Bushmaster launched a new combat rifle, and numerous companies pumped out cool police products. Here's a quick look at some of our favorites.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 17, 2009

Point Blank Solutions Receives NIJ .06 Seal of Approval for Body Armor

Point Blank Solutions announced that three of the company's flagship ballistic armor systems have been certified as meeting new rigorous performance standards set forth by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).

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Articlesby POLICE Magazine StaffMarch 1, 2009

SHOT Show 2009: Best of Show

There were law enforcement exhibits in the lobby, in the hallways, in the meeting rooms from one end of the rambling convention center to the other. And they had a lot of great products on display. Here's a look at our favorites from this year's SHOT.

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Articlesby Angela LuAugust 1, 2008

Tactical Body Armor

A selection of the newest ballistic vests designed for high-risk SWAT missions.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichJuly 1, 2008

Buzz Kill

The ThorShield fabric backing on this Point Blank ballistic vest carrier effectively shorts out electro-conductive devices to prevent a shock.

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Articlesby David GriffithApril 1, 2008

Making Body Armor Better

It started with a gunfight. Almost 40 years ago a former Marine named Richard Davis was delivering a pizza in downtown Detroit when three men tried to rob him at gunpoint. As he recovered from his wounds, Davis realized the need for lightweight body armor that could be worn by law enforcement officers in the field.

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Articlesby David GriffithNovember 1, 2007

What Gear Do I Need?

To help give you some insight into what you'll actually need on the street, the editors of POLICE Magazine contacted a number of veteran officers and asked them to give you some advice. Here's what they had to say.

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