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Body armor is sometimes referred to as being a bulletproof vest, although there is no such thing as wearable protection that’s truly bulletproof. Body armor is, however, bullet resistant and provides wearers with protection against small arms fire, shrapnel, stabbings and similar threats. Dating back centuries, body armor was originally created to provide combatants engaged in armed conflicts with a rudimentary level of protection against the types of weaponry used by the enemy. Today, bo …

Spartan Armor Systems recently added a tough new versatile and technologically advanced plate carrier to its line of top-quality tactical gear and body armor systems. Called the Leonidas Plate Carrier, it’s aptly named for the Spartan warrior king who’s best remembered for his heroic stand against the Persian army despite being hopelessly outnumbered at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. The Leonidas Plate carrier is great for using with another new Spartan product, which is the Le …

Law enforcement personnel, military combat units or those who are interested in optimal protection during a crisis already know the answer to one question about body armor.Q: Is body armor essential for critical protection during life-or-death situations?A: Absolutely, positively, 100% yes.But there’s another question that many of our customers have, and it’s not so cut and dry. Q: Which type is best, ceramic armor or steel armor?A: They’re both great options, depending on what you’re loo …

With so many armor options available nowadays, it’s easy to lose focus on one of the oldest and most effective methods for personal protection: steel armor. Steel armor has been around so long, it’s the one type of protection that’s often taken for granted. From the days of armored medieval knights to present-day law enforcement and military personnel, steel armor has remained integral to the warrior ethic that defines everyone from combat soldiers to everyday heroes and first …

Is Lightweight Armor as Effective as Traditional Body Armor? Body armor systems are worn by law enforcement, members of the military, private security contractors and others whose workplaces them at risk of being injured or even killed by gunfire. These protective systems consist of bullet-resistant plates inserted into the pockets of tactical vests called plate carriers. The two primary types of bullet-resistant body armor are soft armor and hard armor. When held within plate carriers, they pro …