The experience of police officers and prison officers is often that of suspects or prisoners breaking free from their restraints and running for the nearest exit. For this reason, it is important to introduce the proper restraint gear. In addition to regular handcuffs, plastic handcuffs can also be useful. Lightweight, disposable plastic strips that look […]
Ballistic shields and bulletproof vests designed for normal use cannot withstand armor-piercing rounds. Using ballistic protective gear and bullet-stopping clothing, the name suggests that it is used against enemies who are armed with ballistic protective gear. There is certain equipment that can be used to slow or stop armor-piercing bullet rounds at the end of […]
Ballistic shields have developed in terms of size, design, shape, weight, and protection. With more demand for ballistic shields to possess ballistic resistance, many manufacturers end up making their ballistic shields very heavy for carriers. Sadly, most carriers end up carrying their ballistic shields for hours; making it hard for them to maintain. This might […]
Have you ever thought of how messy and unorganized you’d look if you always have to carry your personal/work items without a bag? There are very few police gears that are as important and indispensable as the holster. A cop cannot afford to dump his gear in a knapsack or handbag, and I bet he’d […]
Yes, like every other thing, your bulletproof vest has a life span! There are lot of bulletproof vest owners out there who feel that their vest is still in good shape simply because it is yet to be hit by bullet rounds or damaged. This is wrong. You see, the truth is that the potency […]
Human beings cannot operate effectively if their body is heavy as a result of what they wear. This is the same for mission kind of operations. Ballistic helmets, though necessary for the protection of the head, need to be light. That is because it reduces the stress on the wearer. The helmets come with add-ons […]
Ballistic helmets are a safe way to ensure that your head stays in one piece on the combat field. There are different kinds of helmets out in the market. The ballistic helmet market is a large place with different manufacturers hitting the market with different kinds of products from time to time. While this is […]
Nothing lasts forever. Definitely, not a helmet with several bullet hits. But if your ballistic helmet is old and tired, what do you do with it? How do you get rid of it? How best do you dispose? Hang it on the wall? Shove it up in your closet? The possibilities are endless. But on […]
If you are new to ballistic protective wears and plate carriers, the first question on your mind would be “what is the best plate carrier for me?” It is a very common question, so you’re not alone. But, to find the right plate carrier, you must first ask yourself this: “what do I want to […]
Modern plate carriers often have high-level ballistic resistance against most of the common ballistic threats – including shotguns. For instance, most Level IIIA armor should stop most shotgun rounds, including slugs and buckshot. However, we cannot deny that the impact would be utterly disabling. It might even take the armor-wearer out of the fight. But […]