Law Enforcement Officers will be more than aware of the dangers they face daily, and the need for body armor. Over the last decade, there were nearly 60,000 assaults a year on Officers according to government statistics. Body armor is a necessity, clearly- but no two Officers are the same, and the dangers facing one …
Many people think that the only danger that an environmental protection agent faces is exposure to hazardous materials. That is not the case at all. Many factors can cause immediate and permanent damage to an agent and protecting one’s self with protective body armor is important. Many of the agencies will now provide the agents …
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It seems fairly obvious that those in the Military need full protection; this is not just body armor, but also includes protection for the head, groin, and other extremities. One of the overlooked aspects of body armor for the military however is its impact on their ability to do their job properly. Without body armor, …
MATERIALS The ballistic panels used in bulletproof vests can be made up of different materials, depending on the manufacturer. Body armor must pass specific tests before it can be sold, so the different materials should all provide the same minimum levels of protection. Unfortunately, this is not always the situation, as some types of body …
Body armor should be taken care of just like anything else; not many realize that it has a lifespan, and improper care will only reduce that lifespan. Body armor has a warranty of 5 years, and while the materials themselves have a much longer lifespan, old and faulty armor should be replaced. Of course, if …
Just as important as making sure that you have chosen the correct level of protection in the correct style, for the situation you will find yourself in, is knowing the law on body armor for your location. Some countries have specific guidelines about how body armor may be bought and sold, and it is your …
A Spike attack is an attack by an assailant carrying a sharp-pointed object such as ice picks, needles, and long, thin nails. On the other hand, an edged blade attack is an attack by an assailant carrying cutting objects such as knives and broken glass bottles. Spike and edged blade attacks usually occur where the …
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Before buying any body armor, it is important to know the difference between the available different levels of protection. Everyone wants to be as safe as they can be throughout the day and making sure that they are wearing body armor in a dangerous situation is the best way for them to be able to …
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