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ArmorIQ 3++ armor plate, front view

Multi-Hit Armor Plates: 4 Questions Procurement Teams Should Ask

'Multi-hit rated' is a starting point, not a complete test...
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HG2 Special armor plate, front view

Should You Avoid Steel Armor Plates? Classic AR500 vs. Alloy-Core Hybrid Plates

The avoid-steel warning comes from legitimate concerns about classic bare...
10 min read
HG2 Special armor plate seen edge-on, showing its thickness

How to Ask for Backface Deformation Data Before You Issue Armor Plates

Backface deformation data measures how far the rear of an...
10 min read
Fixed test barrel mounted on a ballistic laboratory rig

Ballistic Test Report Red Flags: What Procurement Teams Should Ask Before Specifying Armor

A ballistic report is useful when your team can trace...
10 min read
HG2 Special armor plate standing upright

Special Threat Armor Plates: Closing the Handgun-to-Rifle Coverage Gap

Special threat armor plates are evaluated against specifically identified ballistic...
10 min read