Officer Wintermute was shot in the chest, but was saved by his body armor produced by Point Blank Enterprises.
Read More →Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office are getting the opportunity to see if wearing load-bearing vests—in lieu of traditional duty belts—helps them to eliminate or at least alleviate pain associated with carrying a lot of extra weight around the mid-section of the body.
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BulletSafe offers a Uniform Front Carrier to upgrade a BulletSafe Bulletproof Vest with a more professional appearance for external wear.
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Elbeco Inc. is getting ready to launch the BodyShield External Vest Carrier – the World's First Smart Uniform for Law Enforcement, according to the company.
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Jeff Shelton says throughout much of his law enforcement career he wouldn't wear body armor for the same reason that many officers refuse to wear their vests, heat and discomfort.
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Approved by the NTOA, Fox Tactical's vest protects your vital organs, securely holding plates in the front, back, & sides. SHOT Show Booth #32010
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PROTECH Tactical, part of the BAE Systems Products Group, announces the introduction of a new line of multi-purpose vests. The TAC PR (plate rack), the TAC LB (load bearing), and the TAC PH (plate harness) are engineered and designed to meet and exceed the needs of law enforcement officers in tactical situations.
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At the request of end-users, some of 5.11’s VTAC tactical gear is now available in Tac OD green. Among them are 5.11’s rugged RUSH24 and RUSH72 backpacks, which feature heavy-duty stitching and self-healing YKK zippers. Innovations include compression straps, sternum straps, a hydration pocket, and webbing strips.
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Lakeland Industries introduces its public safety vest for police professionals. The vest features a choice of zipper front or Velcro closure, as well as a badge tab and dual mic tabs.
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While most plate carriers are made of nylon, which retains heat, 5.11’s Large Plate Carrier features durable, breathable stiffened-mesh construction on a wide, stable platform that adjusts at shoulder and torso. Standard or large plates are secured with heavy-duty, adhesive-backed Velcro.
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