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Bulletproof vests are life-saving pieces of equipment that can provide ballistic protection. They can be worn by everyone from civilians to law enforcement and even the military since they are available in different sizes, shapes, and materials. This is true, especially for women. Some would say that a lot of bulletproof vest options are made for men. There are also tons of great options out there for women to have ballistic protection. In this article, we will discuss 4 different bulle …

  Plate carriers, tactical vests, and bulletproof vests are all types of gear designed to protect against ballistic projectiles and stabs or punctures. Although they all serve the same purpose, there are significant differences between them in terms of details and use cases. Let's learn more about the distinctions between these essential tactical gear options. What is a tactical body armor vest? A tactical body armor vest, or plate carrier, is a protective vest that covers the weare …

There was a time in this country where the TV show Doomsday Preppers may have seemed a bit overboard. With the continual escalation both stateside and abroad, now many people not prepping more when prices were much lower. Aside from increasing threats of a major world war, in recent years we've seen a growing concern over the possibility of civil war in the United States. In this article we're going to be taking a look at how you can start preparing for a worst case scenario.  Tabl …

If you aren't living under a rock, you know that in February of 2022, Russian forces invaded Ukraine. Since then, things have only escalated. The recent destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines has cut off one of the primary Russian income sources. At the same time, China is moving ever closer to an invasion of Taiwan. With diplomatic relations being stressed to their breaking points, it seems like some sort of larger conflict may be inevitable. Let's take a quick look at the likelihood …

So-called "tactical" vests (a.k.a. plate carriers) have a wide range of applications, not just law enforcement or combat. It's become very common for plate carriers to be used by civilians for protection, but also personal fitness. However, there are some significant differences in how you should go about setting up a tactical vest for protection vs a workout at your local CrossFit gym. A common question we're asked is if it is possible to have a single vest that can be used for fitness …