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Tag: Hard Armor
Special Units
DHS Warns Ohio Company Sold Counterfeit Ballistic Plates
The plates were purchased from ShotStop Ballistics LLC in Stow, Ohio. According to court documents, ShotSpot Ballistics LLC just filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on May 4, citing $642,200 owed to debtors.
May 13, 2024
Patrol
TenCate Advanced Armor Introduces Thinner Level III Ballistic Plate
The company says the technology redirects the pressure wave trapped between the wearer and the hard armor plates that are inserted into the front and back pockets of body armor carriers, thereby reducing the back face deformation.
January 24, 2023
Special Units
Hardwire Signs FBI Rifle Plate Contract
The five-year contract is worth a maximum of $7 million and specifies the delivery of five sizes of torso plates and two sizes of side plates.
July 12, 2022
Patrol
SHOT Show 2022 : Armor Shop Debuts Rifle Plate System
The company's ICW plate is lightweight at 2.4 pounds and is 0.6 inches thick, significantly light and thin for a full-size 10 x 12-inch plate.
January 19, 2022
Patrol
Premier Body Armor Offers Same-Week Production and Delivery
Premier Body Armor, maker of tactical, executive, and backpack ballistic protection, is providing its customers with same-week production and delivery. The company says each order will be produced and will ship within one week of the order being placed.
December 10, 2020
Technology
Hard Armor Innovations
New materials and new designs are making helmets, plates, and shields lighter and more effective.
May 3, 2020
Patrol
SHOT Show 2020: Honeywell Unveils Spectra Shield 6166 for Increased Protection in Hard Body Armor
Honeywell has announced the newest addition to its Spectra Shield 6000 series for high-performing ballistic materials, Spectra Shield 6166, which further expands Honeywell's suite of high-performing hard armor products for militaries and law enforcement.
January 30, 2020
Patrol
Spartan Armor Systems Introduces Two New Wraparound Body Armor Vests
Spartan Armor Systems, a manufacturer of American-designed and made body armor, tactical gear and targets, has announced its new wraparound body armor vests for tactical operators and professionals who require additional security and safety in a lightweight, concealable carrier.
August 28, 2019
Patrol
Special Report: Ballistic Protection
Armor Express, Armored Mobility, Attack Mats LLC, DEW Engineering & Development ULC
In POLICE Magazine’s Special Report: Ballistic Protection, read about Maintaining Concealable Body Armor, Adding Ballistic Armor to Patrol Vehicles, 10 Things You Need to Know About Ballistic Helmets, Defensive Measures on Campus, What You Should Know About Hard Armor, and the Future of Armor.
August 27, 2019
Patrol
Body Armor 101: How to Choose
Propper International
To better understand the choices, let’s go step by step through the various types of armor, threat levels, and certification processes.
July 15, 2019
Patrol
Point Blank Announces "Deep" Discounts on Armor for Reserve, Auxiliary Officers
"Many reserve and auxiliary officers receive equipment from their policing agency, including body armor. But many reserves and auxiliaries are required to purchase at least some of their own gear," said Dr. Ross Wolf, president of the Volunteer Law Enforcement Officer Alliance.
July 15, 2019
Patrol
Armor Express to Highlight Protective Solutions at SHOT Show
Armor Express will unveil its newest innovations in ballistic technology, carrier designs, hard armor applications, and accessory tools at the 2019 SHOT Show.
January 18, 2019
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