Armor Guides
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AK-47 Body Armor Ratings: FMJ vs. MSC vs. API
"AK-47 rated" is not a complete ballistic specification. A useful...
8 min de lecture
Armor Plate Care Checklist: Annual Cleaning, Storage, and Replacement
Once a year, wipe each plate with a soft damp...
9 min de lecture
Armor Plates Bulk Buying Checklist for Agencies and Units
Choose armor around documented threats, movement requirements, and wearer needs....
10 min de lecture
Armor Plate Evaluation for Operators: 8 Specs to Verify Before a Range Trial
A range day can confirm part of a plate's performance,...
10 min de lecture
Your Department Received Law Enforcement Body Armor Grants: What to Ask Manufacturers Before Requesting Quotes
Confirm the funding source, equipment category, spending deadline, reimbursement terms,...
10 min de lecture
Department Rifle Plate Purchase: Build a Board-Ready Package
A department armor order affects purchasing, logistics, training, and the...
11 min de lecture
Police Armor Replacement Cost: A 12-Year Budget Guide for 50-Officer Departments
Treat armor as a department program, not a one-time purchase....
9 min de lecture
NIJ Armor Ratings: 0101.06 vs. 0101.07 Explained
NIJ 0101.07 uses RF1, RF2 and RF3 rifle-threat designations, while...
10 min de lecture
M193 Armor Plates: What to Require Before You Issue Armor
M193 armor plates need explicit M193 documentation. Coverage against M855/SS109...
8 min de lecture
Should You Avoid Steel Body Armor? A Procurement Checklist
Criticism of classic bare steel armor has a real basis,...
9 min de lecture
Steel Armor Spall Sleeves: Do You Need Them?
Spall sleeves are separate covers some steel plates use to...
9 min de lecture
Body Armor Plate Materials: What Happens After the First Hit?
Plate material is a starting point, not a final answer....
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Armor Plate Test Reports: A Procurement Guide
A ballistic test report identifies the tested plate, laboratory, threat...
9 min de lecture
NIJ Certification vs Testing: What Procurement Teams Must Verify Before Buying Armor Plates
A ballistic test report documents results from a test. It...
11 min de lecture
Armor Plate Replacement: The Real Cost of 5-Year Cycles for Departments
Body armor does not have one universal expiration date. Material...
8 min de lecture