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Anyone who's served in the armed forces in the last half-century knows there's nothing the military likes more than changing its uniforms. In fact, many seem to exist for nothing more than some design manager's annual evaluation. The Army's infamous ACU and the Navy's widely mocked 'aquaflage' are some of the more egregious examples. Luckily, when it comes to personal combat gear, the changes are typically an improvement. When I first deployed to Iraq in early 20 …

By: Rob Orgel, Emergency Response Tactical In this article we'll be comparing some of the most popular American and Russian military ammo rounds side by side. We'll be taking a look at weapon platforms, projectile speeds, feel and ammo cost. Keep an eye out for a follow-up part 2 video where we will later put these rounds to the test against different types of body armor to see how they perform.   The Rounds Let's set the stage. We are looking at the predomin …

We have to consider several things when purchasing and wearing concealment body armor. With all the options on the market, we must look first at overall applicable to our lives and what is the likelihood it will help. Let’s start with what clandestine body armor can do for me? Low-profile body armor is usually IIIA rated. This means it will handle almost all pistol threats to include 44 magnum. More often than not we're likely to encounter 9mm pistols and this body armor is well r …

Guest Article By: Rob Orgel of Emergency Response Tactical It's nice to have quality gear. It's also nice to show up to the range and not stand out as, "The goofball". In this article, we're going to discuss the proper setup and selection of your emergency and range body armor/kit. Selecting the appropriate vest is first and foremost a high priority. Select equipment that is made with quality materials and won’t fall apart when you need it most. Next, consider how long it takes to …

Guest Article By: Rob Orgel of Emergency Response Tactical What Is The Overall Mission Of Your Body Armor? Obviously, body armor is designed to stop a ballistic threat. The level of ballistic protection you need is often dictated by your mission. This is information we already know, and if you don't, to gain the knowledge refer to the Spartan Armor Systems Body Armor 101 series. However, we need to keep in mind it's not just ballistic needs but also the ammo needs and overall size and …