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SHOT Show 2016: Propper Enters Body Armor Market

Propper’s new tactical pants, shirts, boots, and armor are on display at the 2016 SHOT Show in Las Vegas this week.

January 19, 2016

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SHOT Show 2016: The Safariland Group Unveils New Interchangeable Armor Collection

The Safariland Group today debuted the all-new Safariland Armor collection, a complete line of ballistic panels and carriers designed to integrate together.

January 19, 2016

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SHOT Show 2016: Angel Armor Announces Innovative New Concealable Body Armor. Lightweight Hard Plates

RISE is ultimate safety, comfort and versatility, says company spokesperson Reed Doughty. RISE also enables officers to elevate their protection with the tiered Truth SNAP Plate System — unique new trauma plates that provide rifle-threat protection integrated in an ultra lightweight package for extended, all-day use.

January 19, 2016

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CNN's Anderson Cooper and Retired SEAL Donate K-9 Ballistic Vests

Three days after a Norfolk, VA, police dog was shot and killed in a standoff with a man who'd barricaded himself in his home, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper has donated enough money to outfit the Police Department's entire K-9 unit with ballistic vests.

January 15, 2016

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Point Blank Enterprises to Unveil Alpha Elite Black at SHOT Show 2016

Point Blank Enterprises today announced the introduction of the Alpha Elite Black, a product extension of the Alpha Elite Series. The latest Alpha Elite Black ballistics model is an enhancement to the previous Alpha Elite design, offering an additional 17% weight reduction while still providing the same high level of protection.

January 12, 2016

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Colorado Officer Shot at Traffic Stop, Saved by Vest

Northglenn, CO, police say an officer was treated and released after being shot multiple times early Saturday morning. The officer's body armor prevented any serious injury. More Here.

December 20, 2015

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Steelers' Quarterback Announces Seattle Area K-9 Grants

The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at The Giving Back Fund will be distributing grants to the Renton and Bellevue Police Departments in Washington.

November 30, 2015

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Police Product Test: Angel Armor Truth Series Trauma Plate

Made of Angel Armor's high-quality ballistic material, the plate is rigid enough to take a solid blow but provides just a bit of flex for comfort.

November 30, 2015

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TacVent: Cooling System

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.

November 17, 2015

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Point Blank Enterprises Acquires the Assets of The Protective Group Inc.

Point Blank Enterprises, known for its production of soft body armor and related protective solutions, announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of certain assets of The Protective Group Inc. ("TPG"), a ballistic armor manufacturer and systems integrator based in Miami Lakes, FL.

November 2, 2015

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Florida Officer Shot in Vest, Suspect in Custody

Florida authorities have apprehended a robbery suspect they say opened fire on a deputy in the Florida Keys Saturday night.

October 26, 2015

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Phalanx Defense Systems Develops "Iron Man" Armor

"The Rhino is an articulated armor survivability system that provides the wearer reduced trauma associated to impacts from various handgun, shotgun, and rifle threats." Phalanx CEO James Coats says. "Being articulated and also incorporating Phalanx’s ultra-lightweight ballistic technology, the armor is able to be positioned to provide protection over more critical areas of the body."

October 16, 2015