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With all the talk of possible new restrictions being imposed on firearm ownership, we have been seeing increasingly more people asking the question, is it legal to own body armor? It's been a while since we've touched on this subject so we thought now would be a good time to look at the most up to date body armor laws in all 50 states. In general, yes, it is legal for normal civilians to buy and own body armor. Is it always legal to own body armor? Well... it depends. You have the right …

With everything changing at the speed of light when it comes to technology, we wondered what capabilities AI could do. We pushed it to the limit by having it write a "funny New Year's blog about body armor". We thought it was interesting. Hopefully it doesn't become self-aware and try to wipe out human existence while it has the chance cough SkyNet. Below is the article that was written by the AI. In no way do we support the view of the AI's comments. Be safe and Happy New Year! New Yea …

Before talking about what gear you should have on your kit, let's talk about a tactical vest. A tactical vest is a piece of equipment worn by the military, law enforcement, civilians, and other first responders to carry and organize their gear and equipment. It typically consists of a series of PALS webbing for MOLLE attachments such as pouches that allow the wearer to carry items such as ammunition, communication devices, tools, medical supplies. However, one of the primary functions o …

If the milk in your fridge was 2 months overdue, would you still drink it? What if it was chunky too? Not only would it be gross, but it could also make you sick. The same principle goes for body armor, except if you don't follow the expiration date, you won't just get a tummy ache. Your ballistic armor could be less effective or worse...much worse.    Expiration dates are a necessity for ballistic protection gear. They are necessary because the protection provided by the body …

Some bulletproof vests can be large, bulky, and weigh you down. There are models and kits though, that provides a lightweight bulletproof vest option for the wearer. Let's look at the different options for protecting yourself while also staying agile in any environment. Table of Contents Why do you need a bulletproof vest anyway? Lightweight bulletproof vest options by rating Level IIIA Levell III Level III+ Level IV Why do you need a bulletproof vest anyway? Bulletproof vests are …