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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 …

For weeks, the world has watched the conflict between Russia and the Ukraine escalate into war. Consequences were weighed by all sides while tensions grew. Early Thursday morning, confirmation was made, as Russia had launched a "full-scale invasion", against Ukraine. Utilizing air, land & sea, the invasion included a barrage of 100 missiles, and 75 bombers. The intent, as Putin describes, is for the "demilitarization and denazification" of the neighboring country. It was Ukraine's mili …

Body armor is one of the most effective means of personal protection you can have. In fact, in 2020 alone, the sale of body armor rose 600%, and the market is expected to hit $2.5 billion dollars by 2027. Due to the recent degradation of the rule of law as of late, people are seeing the sense in legally purchasing firearms & body armor to take their safety into their own hands.             However, one area that the body armor market tends to lack in p …