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Importance of HG2 (NIJ 3a) Backing Materials - ...

  This risk can be mitigated by making sure your manufacturer provides test reports for the backer standalone at the HG2 level... OR wear your hard armor in the plate...

Importance of HG2 (NIJ 3a) Backing Materials - ...

  This risk can be mitigated by making sure your manufacturer provides test reports for the backer standalone at the HG2 level... OR wear your hard armor in the plate...

Advertising Strategy

Advertising Strategy

I sometimes get asked:  Why don't you send your plates to be tested by Channel X on social media? The reasons are pretty simple.  Social media personalities often think they...

Advertising Strategy

I sometimes get asked:  Why don't you send your plates to be tested by Channel X on social media? The reasons are pretty simple.  Social media personalities often think they...

ARMOR FAQ December 2024

ARMOR FAQ December 2024

I get all sorts of body armor related questions throughout the week.  I thought I would just collect them for a period of time and then post my opinions and...

ARMOR FAQ December 2024

I get all sorts of body armor related questions throughout the week.  I thought I would just collect them for a period of time and then post my opinions and...

The Role of Clay Backing During Hard Body Armor Plate Testing

The Role of Clay Backing During Hard Body Armor...

The Role of Clay Backing During Hard Body Armor Plate Testing Some social media channels use ballistic clay in their armor testing videos. As a viewer, I enjoy watching this...

The Role of Clay Backing During Hard Body Armor...

The Role of Clay Backing During Hard Body Armor Plate Testing Some social media channels use ballistic clay in their armor testing videos. As a viewer, I enjoy watching this...

Ceramic Armor Performance Matters

Ceramic Armor Performance Matters

Performance matters. Sometimes on the weekends, I have the chance to read blog posts about what the "other guys" are doing.  It makes me smile because we each have our...

Ceramic Armor Performance Matters

Performance matters. Sometimes on the weekends, I have the chance to read blog posts about what the "other guys" are doing.  It makes me smile because we each have our...

Weekend Warriors, Reliability, Redundancy and Performance

Weekend Warriors, Reliability, Redundancy and P...

Throughout the week, I receive predictable questions.  They are like clockwork.  Here are some samples: How much do your plates weigh? Is that price for two plates or one? What...

Weekend Warriors, Reliability, Redundancy and P...

Throughout the week, I receive predictable questions.  They are like clockwork.  Here are some samples: How much do your plates weigh? Is that price for two plates or one? What...