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Surviving Gun Violence: How Level 3A Soft Body Armor Can Save Your Life

Surviving Gun Violence: How Level 3A Soft Body Armor Can Save Your Life

Discover the life-saving benefits of Level 3A soft body armor. Learn how it protects against handgun rounds and has saved many lives in high-risk situations.
Can You Fly With Body Armor?

Can You Fly With Body Armor?

Can you fly with body armor? Read this blog to understand the rules and regulations of flying with body armor, whether domestically or internationally.
Buying a Bulletproof Backpack Insert? READ THIS FIRST

Buying a Bulletproof Backpack Insert? READ THIS FIRST

Not all bulletproof backpack inserts are the same. Here’s a...

Best Backpack Armor For Your Go Bag

Best Backpack Armor For Your Go Bag

We will discuss some of the items we recommend (based...

Ultimate Level 4 Body Armor Q&A

Ultimate Level 4 Body Armor Q&A

If you’re looking for the lightest, thinnest, and most durable body armor on the planet, ShotStop® is your answer. If you’re interested in learning more about our Level IV body armor, please contact us at sales@shotstop.com
Why Should I Wear Level 4 Body Armor?

Why Should I Wear Level 4 Body Armor?

We have the industry leading warranty on our Level IV plates (10 years!), which is about 5 years longer than what you’ll find with the majority of our competitors. 
Level III+ vs Level IV Body Armor | Which Should Federal Agents Wear?

Level III+ vs Level IV Body Armor | Which Should Federal Agents Wear?

Level III+ Body Armor will give federal law enforcement agents the best chance to defeat the dozens of bullets that will penetrate standard NIJ Level III body armor.
Best Level 4 Body Armor for the DOD Interceptor Vest

Best Level 4 Body Armor for the DOD Interceptor Vest

For all of my fellow veterans, an interceptor body armor plate carrier system is all we know about how armor should fit, feel, and weigh. What I didn’t know until I was a civilian is that Interceptor body armor doesn't have to be super heavy, awkward, and uncomfortable.
Level 3 Body Armor Frequently Asked Questions

Level 3 Body Armor Frequently Asked Questions

Level 3 body armor is becoming more popular than Level 3A body armor because of the advancements in technology. As technology improves, companies are able to make stronger, more durable, and lightweight armor than in previous years.

Is it Legal to Wear Body Armor in Public?

Is it Legal to Wear Body Armor in Public?

It's no secret, with the state of things going on...

Lightweight Rifle Plates For Law Enforcement | Level III ICW Armor

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?

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

LEOs wear level/Type IIIA and Level/ in both civilian and federal government forces. Level IIIA armor is going to stop every handgun caliber round up to a .44 Magnum.