Tag: Body Armor: Page 28

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Safariland Adds MN01 Type IIIA Ballistic Vest to Second Chance Summit Series

The Second Chance MN01 Type IIIA is a thin, flexible design that features a hybrid of DuPont Kevlar ballistic materials. The combination of these materials, including DuPont Kevlar XP, provides enhanced ballistic performance against special threats such as FN Five-seven's 5.7mm hollow-point round.

December 14, 2010

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Safariland Adds First NIJ-06 Model to Female Savvy Line

The SM01F Type IIIA is the first NIJ-06 compliant, form-fit female armor to be added to this brand and has been tested against the .357 SIG and .44 Magnum rounds.

December 13, 2010

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Safariland Adds Female Model to ABA Xtreme Armor Line

As the first NIJ-06 female armor to be added to this brand, the XT01F Type II was tested against 9mm and .357 Magnum rounds. The XT01F Type II is a hybrid, female semi-structured design that incorporates covered dart technology and Honeywell's Gold Shield material.

December 7, 2010

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XT01 IIIA ABA Concealable Vest

Safariland

The XT01 Type IIIA is part of Safariland's ABA Xtreme Series of concealable armor and features a flexible, hybrid design that combines Honeywell Gold Shield ballistic material with Twaron Microlaminate for enhanced ballistic and chemical resistance.

November 28, 2010

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PROTECH NIJ-06 Hard Armor Plate

Safariland

Manufactured using a ceramic-aramid composite, the 2220-1 is a contoured, multi-curve plate design with a military-style shooter's cut to offer greater range of motion in the arm and upper chest area while shouldering a long arm weapon.

October 30, 2010

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Ballistic Vest Deodorizer

ArmorPur

ArmorPur specifically targets body armor odor, eliminating it rather than masking or covering it up. Moreover, it accomplishes this with a no-bleach formula and within the specifications required for body armor.

October 30, 2010

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Safariland Adds Armor Model to Second Chance Summit Series

Safariland's MN01 Type II body armor can defend against increased velocities of ammunition calibers that better reflect current street threats and law enforcement duty weapons.

October 26, 2010

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DSM Dyneema Material Improves Ballistic Vests

Compared to DSM Dyneema SB21, the new Dyneema SB51 material demonstrates improvements up to 20 percent for specific bullet and test specifications on ballistics vests.

October 19, 2010

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Safariland Adds XT01 Type IIIA Body Armor To ABA Xtreme Series

The XT01 Type IIIA is part of Safariland's ABA Xtreme Series of concealable armor and features a flexible, hybrid design that combines Honeywell Gold Shield ballistic material with Twaron Microlaminate.

September 28, 2010

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Diamondback Tactical Acquires First Choice Armor Assets

D-Back Acquisition Co., parent company of Diamondback Tactical, announced today that it has acquired the assets of First Choice Armor & Equipment, Inc.

September 28, 2010

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Oklahoma Deputy's Ballistic Vest Stops Four Chest Shots

Leeds was shot Wednesday night during a traffic stop west of Shawnee, when he approached a red extended-cab Chevrolet truck with three men. One of the suspects opened the rear window and fired at the deputy.

August 21, 2010

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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.

July 20, 2010