Hard Armor Innovations

New materials and new designs are making helmets, plates, and shields lighter and more effective.

Back Face Deformation, Brain Injury and Ballistic Helmets – Why the “Dent Doesn’t Matter” Claim Ignores Science

Alex Poythress, co-founder and CEO of Ballistic Armor Co., explains why ballistic helmet buyers should insist on full test data, including BFD measurements, standoff distance, and padding configuration, rather than rely solely on penetration ratings.

Vehicle Armor

Hardwire’s Vehicle Armor is a smart and affordable way to add ballistic protection to a police vehicle without major modifications or difficult installation.

Understanding Armor Plates

Soft body armor ballistic vest packages are rated levels 1 through 4 by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) based on how much protection from ballistic rounds they are rated to provide. Similarly, armor plates are available in two different types or classes tested and recognized by the NIJ: type 3 and type 4.

Concealed Comfort

The latest in concealable armor provides comfort and flexibility while still offering the protection you need from everyday dangers on the job.

Bullet Barriers

Body armor is sometimes all that lies between you and a suspect's attack. It has saved officers' lives countless times. Not wearing it is not an option. As a law enforcement officer you're a walking target and, like it or not, a ballistic vest is the best protection you have against the bad guys' bullets.

Ballistic Armor System

SHOT Show 2014: Armor Express Shows 4 New Vests

Armor Express showed four new ballistic vests at this year’s SHOT Show: the Bulldog, Hardcore SU, Revolution Plus, and Seraph Gen 2.

Hard Armor Plates

Dozer Tactical's Hard Armor Plates provide body protection at NIJ Level 3 performance weighing as little as 2.8 pounds.