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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.

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.

7.62x39 vs 5.56 Rifle Caliber Comparison and What You Need To Know
When it comes to selecting a semi-automatic rifle cartridge, the...

Steel Plates vs. Ceramic Body Armor and What You Need To Know
Body armor is not created equally. In this blog, we’ll...

10 Questions to Ask to Find The Best Level 3 Body Armor
Ask these 10 questions to each one of the companies you’re considering buying from and see how they stack up against ShotStop® Ballistics.

Why Wear Body Armor? 5 Reasons Why Every American Should Own Body Armor
At ShotStop®, we believe that personal ballistic protection shouldn’t only be for our military and law enforcement communities. Being able to protect yourself in your own way is a right that not all Americans know they have.

Level 3+ Vs. Level 4 Body Armor | Which Armor is Better for Every Day Protection?
If you give our plates a chance,we’re confident that we can provide the best Level 3+ and Level 4 body armor for your mission.

What are the Top 7 Concerns for Police Officers When Choosing Armor? PERF & BJA National Survey Results
Our Duritium® body armor plates are the lightest, thinnest, and most comfortable plates you'll ever wear. We also understand that our armor is an expensive initial cost compared to our competitors.

What is the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)? Why It's Important to Ballistic Protection
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is the official organization responsible for setting standards in the commercial, technical, and industrial industries worldwide.