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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 …

The world can be a dangerous place. From small towns in rural America to big cities across the country, seemingly random shootings are happening without warning in the workplace, nightclubs, shopping malls, fast food outlets, schools and even churches. Hopefully, you’ll never find yourself involved in an active shooter situation, but it’s important to know what to do – and what not to do – in the event you’re caught in a shooting incident. Below are some tips for surviving an active shoot …