It’s now time to upgrade to hard-body armor, which is made of metal plates or other durable composite materials. a 7.62×51 NATO cartridge traveling at a speed of 2780 feet…
NEW HELMETS FOR THE SOCOM
The test every helmet must pass is providing a high level of ballistic protection for its wearers. This was what Special Operations Command (SOCOM) went for when they awarded Gentex…
Which ballistic helmet can stop AK47 rounds?
We are not all from Krypton; neither can we all run faster than bullets. So, unless these Hollywood heroes would like to share their special powers with the military force,…
ARE BALLISTIC MASKS THE WAY FORWARD?
The ballistic helmet market has seen trends rise and fall over time. Some have stayed while some have far gone beyond remembrance. The use of Ballistic masks as an alternative…
Are ballistic helmets expensive?
Often times, in order to rate the price of a material, you must first evaluate the value you derive from it. How much value it brings at the end of…
All you need to know about the IOTV
Not long ago, the US army used to make use of the Outer Tactical vest (OTV) as an interceptor body armor. However, after the development of the Improved Outer Tactical…
Why side plates are important too
It’s a no brainer! Ballistic plates and body armor panels are only as effective as they are placed on the plate carrier. The plate carriers in themselves do not have…
What’s more to the colors of a Plate Carrier
In the military, colors are much more than an aesthetic addition or beautification on a gear. When it comes to choosing the right color for your plate carrier, there are…