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Everybody's feeling it. You could cut the tension in the 2024 atmosphere with a knife. Whether it's military threats from world superpowers, a polarizing election season here at home, the potential for technological failures, or the lingering effects of COVID-19, it feels like we're sitting on a powder keg. At Spartan Armor, we don't sensationalize these things or try to scare you. However, reflecting on lessons learned from the past is crucial to set ourselves up for a secure futu …

At Spartan Armor Systems, we know our customers think about the Roman Empire frequently. So, we couldn't let one of the most important dates of the year slide on by. With the Ides of March approaching, one haunting question has been on our minds:How would history have changed had Julius Caesar been prepared for the coming attack that day?   Of course, we can't know for sure. But history is rife with lessons, and we’d be remiss not to reflect on them this March 15. What …

Shopping for body armor online can be like grocery shopping for produce. Yes, we know that sounds bizarre. And you're probably wondering how we're going to link steel and strawberries. But hear us out. If you're looking for top-quality, pesticide-free food, you might connect with a farmer and trust the products he's selling you. Or you may instead look for the USDA organic label in the store. In the same way, body armor manufacturers can design plates to a given standard without pu …

The Christmas season is supposed to bring joy, cheer, comfort, and goodwill toward others. But we know from experience that's not always the case. The holidays are also when people intent on doing harm believe they can catch others off guard. So, how can you prepare yourself and your loved ones against such threats this holiday season? We thought we'd put together a short guide on Christmas season safety tips for our readers. Read on, and we'll show you why civilian body armor is c …

The state of Israel has been at war with its neighbors since its inception. Surrounded by Arab nations who vastly outnumbered them in terms of troops, Israel was in a precarious spot. Not only that, but their military equipment was also far inferior. Yet, Israel has managed to survive and defend its existence for decades against the odds. How have they managed to endure ongoing attacks, generation after generation? This article will briefly describe the Israel Defense Forces and its com …