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By: Rob Orgel, Emergency Response Tactical In this article we'll be comparing some of the most popular American and Russian military ammo rounds side by side. We'll be taking a look at weapon platforms, projectile speeds, feel and ammo cost. Keep an eye out for a follow-up part 2 video where we will later put these rounds to the test against different types of body armor to see how they perform.   The Rounds Let's set the stage. We are looking at the predomin …

Guest Author: Suresh Madhavan, CEO 221B TacticalTo say the world around us is changing drastically would be the understatement of the century. Between social unrest, pandemics and political uncertainty, more and more people have realized now is the time to take their family's safety and security more seriously. And with movements such as “defund the police” spreading across our nation, more and more people are realizing that their safety and well-being are in their own hands; not anyone els …

If you own or wear body armor, it’s important to know the legalities and restrictions of traveling with your gear. In general, there are not as many restrictions for traveling with body armor as most people normally think. But there are a few pointers that you should know before traveling with body armor plates and plate carriers.Flying with body armorOn their website, the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) states that body armor is generally allowed in your perso …

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 …