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Do Bullet Proof Backpacks Work?
It’s rare when we don’t have a weight advantage over our competitors, but the durability of the BallisticBoard® is second to none. Our soft armor insert boasts a proven 6 fair hit stop of the heavy 240 Grain .44 Magnum.

What is The Best Level IV Body Armor Plate? Who makes the lightest level 4 plates?
Most of our competitors only carry one or two sizes to fit an average man. The problem with this is the average size woman is smaller than the average size man and has a different body type. This leaves our women in uniform left wearing armor that is not fitted to their body.
ShotStop® Flash Sale!
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This is a rare opportunity for every customer to save $50 on a pair of Level IIIA Clipboards that weigh only 1.3 lbs per item.
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Good through May 31, 2022
While supplies last. Limit 6 per customer. Please be aware that rifle-rated inserts may need a longer lead time for delivery.

How Do We Protect Our Children With Modern Body Armor?
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Best Lightweight Level 3 Body armor
Showing our customers that they can trust our name means everything to us as a team. We show proof of our receipts on each product page as NIJ Compliance letters and independent ballistic lab tests results.
ShotStop® Flash Sale!
10% off all ballistic rifle and handgun backpack inserts and handgun-rated clipboards.
This is a rare opportunity for every customer to save $50 on a pair of Level IIIA Clipboards that weigh only 1.3 lbs per item.
Use code SSBINSERTS4242
Good through May 31, 2022
While supplies last. Limit 6 per customer. Please be aware that rifle-rated inserts may need a longer lead time for delivery.

How ShotStop® is Helping Ukraine | Best Level 3+ and Level 4+ Body Armor For Civilians

The Unsung Heroes of Duritium® Technology | 2 of the Best Body Armor Plates For Soldiers and LEOs

Best Level 3A Body Armor Alternative For Rifle-Caliber Protection
NIJ Level IIIA body armor is the most popular threat-protection...

Can Your Body Armor Stop Armor-Piercing Bullets?
There are over 100 body armor companies around the country...

Level 3 Body Armor | 5 Reasons Why ShotStop® Level 3 Body Armor is The Most Universal?
Choosing body armor that is lightweight and comfortable should always be at the top of the list. They have proven it many times over that people won’t wear body armor if it’s too uncomfortable or heavy.

National Institute of Justice (NIJ) | What it Does and Why it Matters
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the research, development,...

Best Level 4 Body Armor for the DOD Interceptor Vest
