What do bra fitting and body armor testing have in common? Andrea Porter's dissertation. When Porter took a sabbatical from her career to earn her Ph.D. in multidisciplinary engineering, she never ...

Strapping on my first “bullet proof vest” in the mid 1980s was a bit different than my current equipment. It was a hand me down from a fellow deputy, a Second Chance vest. They were the ticket back ...

provide maximum coverage but also take into consideration the amount of time officers spend sitting in their patrol vehicle. Seen here is Hard Core PT overt/outer carrier from Armor Express. In a ...

But the potential for silk as ballistic body armor had been recognized more than two centuries earlier, by Leibniz. Although best known in his own day—and even in the present-day—as a mathematician ...

We have updated our Privacy Policy. Please review to learn more. By continuing to use our services, you agree to these updates. By Haley Britzky Updated Jan 5, 2021 ...

The Violence Project, a non-profit that tracks mass shooting trends, has found an uptick in the use of body armor during mass shootings. Twenty-one mass shooters over the past 40 years have worn body ...

Understanding the difference between soft and hard body armor is crucial for making an informed decision about your personal protection. Each type has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, making ...

The purpose of this overview is to provide a broad introduction to the nature of ceramic body armor plates and helmets as used by many U.S. servicemen and women; the medical basis for determining the ...

There's a new body armor and exoskeleton innovation that could be a game changer for those who serve and protect. It's called the ExoM Exoskeleton. This revolutionary product is designed to protect ...