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Level IV Ceramic Body Armor Chart Comparison: Hercules Xtreme & Hercules Hercules Xtreme Hercules Protection Level Stops up to .30-06 M2AP Stops up to .30-06 M2AP Material Boron Carbide Ceramic & UHMWPE Aluminum Oxide Ceramic & UHMWPE Size 9.5″ × 12.5″ MED ESAPI 10″ × 12″ Weight 6.1 lbs (2.77 kg) 6.25 lbs (2.83 kg) Thickness 1.2″ (30.5 mm) 1.1″ (27.94 mm) Design Stand Alone Plate Stand Alone Plate In th …

What can a steel target bring to the table in firearms training? Steel targets change the game in firearms training by turning every shot into instant feedback. Where paper targets tell you where a round landed after you walk downrange, steel targets tell you right away whether you hit — and they do it in a way that supports faster, more realistic, and more iterative training. Paper vs. Steel — when each wins Paper targets still have an important place in training. Their big ad …

You don’t have to be a ballistics expert to have a good understanding of body armor protection levels and the rounds they defeat. The key is to understand why & how each protection level is classified. In this article, we’re going to simplify the protection levels so that anyone can quickly determine the right body armor for their situation based on common ammunition rounds. Note that there are hundreds of different ammo cartridges on the market so we’re not going to get in …

Church safety and security are not “optional” anymore — they are a stewardship responsibility. In recent years attacks on houses of worship and active-shooter incidents at public gathering places have been prominent in national data and in federal guidance, and that means churches should take a common-sense, faith-forward approach to preparedness. Use this short guide to update your Emergency Action Plan (EAP), train your people, and evaluate practical gear and medical …

What Does NIJ Certification Really Mean for Body Armor? At Spartan Armor Systems™, we proudly offer several NIJ-certified body armor products—but what does “NIJ certified” actually mean? More importantly, why should it matter to you as the end user? In this article, we’ll break down the NIJ certification process, highlight the differences between NIJ certification and “meets NIJ standards” claims, and explain why choosing certified armor provides the hig …