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Ballistic Protection 101: Quick Guide to Body Armor Ratings and Performance
There are few things more important to any body armor...

Can Armor-Piercing Ammo Defeat Level III Body Armor?
Armor-piercing (AP) bullets can be a big problem for NIJ-Listed...

Lightweight Rifle Plates For Law Enforcement | Level III ICW Armor
It’s no secret that law enforcement officers (LEOs) are not...

Level III vs Level IIIA Body Armor | What's The Difference?

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!
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 Do We Protect Our Children With Modern Body Armor?
10% off all ballistic rifle and handgun backpack inserts and handgun-rated clipboards.
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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...