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Does Body Armor Have An Expiration Date
Discover the truth behind the expiration of body armor in our informative blog post. Learn the factors affecting its longevity and how to properly maintain it for maximum protection.

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.

What you Need To Know Before Buying a Bulletproof Vest
Not too long ago, we wrote a blog answering the...

What To Consider When Buying Level 4 Body Armor
Level IV plates are currently the highest-rated armor recognized by...

How ShotStop® is Helping Ukraine | Best Level 3+ and Level 4+ Body Armor For Civilians
At this point in April 2022, I don’t think it’s news to anyone about the atrocities currently happening in Ukraine. Regardless of where each of us lie on the political spectrum, it’s impossible for us to not recognize the need to protect the lives of innocent civilians.

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

4 Questions To Ask When Buying Level 3 Armor | Pros & Cons of Level 3A Vs. Level 3 Body Armor
My goal for today is for you to leave this blog in 10 min understanding why threat levels are just as important as weight and comfort.

Bulletproof Hoodie | Are They Legit?
We’ve received a lot of questions lately about some of the newest technology to hit the body armor market in 2021. The newest ballistic protection that we’ve seen are the bulletproof hoodies.

Level III vs Level IV Body Armor | Ultimate guide To Understanding Body Armor
Level/Type III Body Armor The Level III conditioned armor is...

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.