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New NIJ Standards for Level IIIA and Level III | Understanding NIJ HG & RF Standards
The average warranty for a Level IV body armor plate is 3-5 years. ShotStop® offers a 10 year warranty on both of our Level IV plates.

Is Level 4 Body Armor Legal For Civilians?
Shotstop® not only provides the lightest and thinnest Level 4 body armor, but we also offer the best and most exclusive warranty program on the planet (10 years for Level 4).

Best Body Armor for Law Enforcement | Level IIIA Vs. Level III & Level IV
Many of our readers have seen our blogs on the...

Top 3 Body Armor Plates for Police Officers
We have 3 specific body armor plates that are NIJ-Listed at Level III that will work perfectly in law enforcement.

Top 5 Reasons To Wear ShotStop® Level III Body Armor
Many first responders are starting to realize that wearing the...

Ambushes of Police: DOJ Guide For LEOs
Ambushes of Police: Environment, Incident Dynamics, and the Aftermath of...

Full Coverage Body Armor vs. Partial Coverage Body Armor
We’ve been discussing some pretty technical topics lately, from NIJ regulations to the science behind creating ballistic protection.

How to Know if a Body Armor Plate is NIJ Certified
Hey, my name is Rich Bewley with ShotStop. Today, I’m...

What Are the Different Types of Body Armor? | Steel, Ceramic, and Polyethylene vs. Duritium® Body Armor
This is your chance to save hundreds of dollars on the best NIJ-Listed lightweight Level III and Level IV body armor.