Body armor is a critical component of any security system. It’s important to wear the right type of armor for your specific environment. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) provides certification for body armor, and their Level III+ rating is the highest standard achievable. If you are looking for the best protection available, then NIJ certified Level III+ armor should […]
It is no news that ballistic shields in general offer a level of protection to the user and in most cases the user is a member of the armed forces, police officers and anyone who is authorized to use them. The National Institute of Justice determines the threat ratings for ballistic vests (National Institute of Justice). Level IIA, II, IIIA, […]
Technically, anything that is fired from a good distance at a high velocity is bound to do some degree of damage upon impact. Blunt bullets naturally are not able to cause as much deadly harm as the normal bullet rounds. However, due to the speed at which it would be shot, it might leave some scar on the wearer. When […]
The most challenging place to protect is the human head. From movies, you definitely see soldiers wearing full protective gear even down to their fingers. From plate carriers to boots and chest rigs, soldiers try to carry protective gear around. However, some places can prove difficult to cover totally. The eyes and nose are good examples. Nevertheless, there are ballistic […]
Kevlar here, Kevlar there! There is almost no blog or online source you turn to without hearing about the fantastic superman aramid ballistic fabric. Kevlar is largely used by many manufacturers as the standard protective material for bullet resistance abilities. However, is Kevlar the only material with such properties? Definitely not! Due to its build, most ballistic helmets with Kevlar […]
You cannot discuss ballistic helmets and war histories without making mention of the Soviet Union or the USSR. The story of the development of modern era ballistic helmets is a rather interesting one. As more soldiers continued to die from severe head shots, the need for a protective head gear continued to increase. As the story is told, it is […]
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