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Levels, plates, carriers and first aid, in plain English from the Prime Armor team. Not sure where to start? Try the protection level finder.
LatestSafety & medical4 min read
In today's ever-changing world, the safety and security of students have become paramount concerns for parents, educators, and society as a whole. As unfortunate incidents of violence continue to…
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Safety & medical9 min read
Do You Really Need an IFAK? The easy answer is, absolutely, everyone should have their own first aid kit. Many who practice preparedness may focus on the firearm and food aspects of survival. However,…
Law & news3 min read
The state of California has just introduced its aims to BAN the sale of body armor to its everyday civilians. Yes, this means no more online or in-store purchases of body armor for civilians like you…
Buying guides8 min read
When you decide to purchase a “bulletproof vest”, body armor or any type of tactical gear there are many decisions that will need research and selection. First, you will have to understand that…
Law & news7 min read
When looking at the AR it is possible to become overwhelmed with the choices available. There are AR-15 rifles, AR-15 pistols, AR-15 carbines, and several calibers. This article will present…
Buying guides7 min read
When choosing protective gear, you need to figure out what type of threat you are seeking protection from. Each vest varies on the class of ammunition, such as weight, material, thickness, and other…
Buying guides3 min read
Many of us are sure that cost determines quality. The more expensive a thing is the longer and better it will be in use. Let us see whether this logic is true about body armor worn by civilians. We…
Buying guides6 min read
Today, the market of body armor offers many different varieties of products with many accouterments in the market. Moreover, there is a wide range of information available to customers. One can spend…
How armor works4 min read
What is Kevlar?Kevlaris an aramid fiber with its technical characteristics, mostly due to its high strength, is widely used in various branches of the industry. The mechanical properties allows this…
How armor works4 min read
When choosing a bulletproof vest, there’s definitely a variety of questions you would like to ask before purchasing it. How does body armor work? How do you wear it properly ? What are the main body…
How armor works3 min read
In the beginning, people used animal skins or natural fibers made from straw, cotton, and silk. Then metals – copper and steel, replaced them. Increasing of the threat level effectiveness stimulates…
How armor works4 min read
Body armor , also known as "bulletproof vest", is ballistic wear used to stop different projectiles like firearms and shrapnel rated NIJ IIIA Standard and rounds up to 44 magnum. It prevents…
Wear & care5 min read
If you want body armor to last long, it should be maintained and stored properly. It should be visually inspected for cuts, holes, and other damages on a regular basis. At first sight, these damages…
How armor works5 min read
Nowadays, a bulletproof vest is an integral item of body armor . There exist multiple levels of protection that safeguard military and law enforcement personnel from different types of ammunition and…
How armor works5 min read
When it comes to choosing a bullet-resistant vest, there’s a range of aspects that have to be taken into consideration. You should pay attention to how well it fits, whether it allows for adequate…
How armor works5 min read
Nowadays the value of each man’s life has increased greatly. Scientists all over the world develop individual defense equipment to make it more reliable and advanced. It’s all about body armor…
Wear & care4 min read
Nowadays, body armor is an essential element of the personal protection of law enforcement and military personnel. Wearing a bullet-resistant vest on a daily basis, officers should be not only safe…
Buying guides7 min read
The best budget plate carrier is a means of individual armor protection (IAP), which protects the human body (with a ballistic inserts) from being hit by fire and cold weapons, fragments of mines,…
Buying guides2 min read
In today’s market, there is a broad spectrum of body armor options. Moreover, the different types of body armor can be beneficial since the customer has the opportunity to analyze different products…
Buying guides3 min read
In today’s complex battlefield, the prospect of having reliable body armor and bulletproof gear can have a significant impact. Moreover, the ever-evolving security challenges require that the armed…
Law & news3 min read
Body armor can be the difference between life and death for many law enforcement, military officials, and civilians. After all, the numbers show that during the past three decades, body armor has…
How armor works2 min read
Throughout the years, the challenge for many was how to effectively protect from gunfire in combat. Moreover, the early forms of body armor protection provided only limited protection from a bullet.…
Buying guides3 min read
The emerging challenges of modern warfare, it is imperative to have the right equipment. And that can include a broad spectrum of different gear. That includes the ballistic helmets. They are an…
Buying guides3 min read
In today’s modern warfare, there is an increased need for an effective Hard Armor . After all, the combat conditions can evolve. And sometimes the tactical state of the battlefield may require hard…
