Thu, Feb 08, 24
The Best Thermals For Police Officers And Anyone Who Works Outside In The Winter
What are the best winter cold weather gear thermals for police officers and those working outdoors? Now some with experience in the outdoors might say, "layer up to stay warm."...
Thu, Feb 08, 24
How to set up a plate carrier, the best place for your IFAK and where your plate carrier should sit on your body.
How To Set Up A Plate Carrier First things first; why are you wearing a plate carrier. You must first answer this question before moving on to the next steps....
Sat, Feb 18, 23
Is The Legacy Police Ballistic Shield The Best Ballistic Shield You Can Buy For The Money?
The Legacy Ballistic Riot Shield is an ultra lightweight shield which offers Level IIIA protection. In fact, it's a must-threat protection shield in that it not only offers ballistic protection,...
Wed, Aug 31, 22
What's the difference between level 3 and level 4 body armor?
How much does level 4 body armor cost? Because of their increased stopping power and advanced construction, level 4 body armor typically costs more than level 3 body armor. Now,...
Wed, Aug 24, 22
The Bulletproof Jacket That Could Save Your Life Which Comes At a Price You Can Live With
The Tradecraft Jacket is a mens tactical jacket that holds two (2) level 3A soft body armor panels. One (1) 10x12 plate in the front and one in the rear....
Tue, Aug 02, 22
The Active Shooter Response Kit That Could Save Your Life
Now, for the first time ever, you can create the ultimate Active Shooter Response Kit right in one spot, saving you hours of time and money. This incredible active shooter...
Tue, Jul 19, 22
This Piece of Gear Could Save Your Life - Riggs Shield
Every once in a while I come across a product that I wish I had during my 13 years on patrol. Recently, I was sent one of those products to...
Thu, May 26, 22
Body Armor Protection For Kids Backpacks, School Children, Office, Vehicle and EDC
There have been more than 200 mass shootings in 2022 thus far. Sadly, at the time of this article, we are only 146 days into the year. That means there...
Wed, Mar 23, 22
Bulletproof Vest For Kids - Here's What You Need To Know
With everything going on in our world today, it comes as no surprise that we are fielding more and more inquiries from parents looking for body armor for their children....
Fri, Mar 04, 22
How Much Does A Bulletproof Vest Cost?
One of the questions I get asked the most while with friends and family is "How much does a bulletproof vest cost?" However, before I answer this question, I like...
Sat, Jun 05, 21
Body Armor Vest Protection For Journalists, News Reporters, Cameramen and Television Film Crews: The Other People On The Front Lines
With violent crime and murder skyrocketing in cities across the country, it goes without saying that our brave Police Officers and first responders are on the front lines putting their...
Fri, Apr 09, 21
What's The Best Body Armor and Plate Carrier For Your Home and To Keep In Your Vehicle
Over the last year, over 5 million Americans purchased a firearm for the first time in their life. This was due it most part to the violence and unrest seen...
Wed, Jan 20, 21
Body Armor 101: A Beginners Guide To Body Armor, Plates and Plate Carriers 2021
Body Armor 101: Getting Started Originally Posted By Spartan Armor Systems January 20, 2021 With increases in violence and civil unrest this past year, we’ve seen many newcomers to the...
Mon, Dec 14, 20
Level III and Level IV Lightweight Body Armor and Plate Carriers In Stock With No Lead Time - No Waiting
We were gonna write a long, detailed blog about how we have lightweight, Level III and Level IV body armor plates in stock, as well as plate carriers, available for...
Fri, Oct 30, 20
Body Armor Ventilation Cooling Vest - Does The Maxx-Dri Vest Work During The Cold Weather Winter Months?
However, did you know that The Maxx-Dri Vest isn't just for the Summer and hot weather months? In fact, tens of thousands of sheepdogs wear their Maxx-Dri Vest all year...
Thu, Oct 08, 20
The Best Plate Carrier For Police, Law Enforcement and Private Security is Now Available For Civilians
This is precisely why I designed The 221B Tactical Phantom Plate Carrier. Unlike any other plate carrier on the market today, The Phantom Plate Carrier is constructed with our 100%...
Sat, Sep 12, 20
Choosing The Best Body Armor For Your Specific Situation
There are multiple types of body armor available based on the scenario each is designed to address. However, another way to look at these different body armor platforms (and perhaps...
Mon, Jun 29, 20
How Police Officers Can Stop Feeling Hot, Sweaty, Itchy and Miserable While Wearing Body Armor
If you wear body armor on the job and get hot, sweaty and itchy, what would you give to actually not feel miserable all shift long? If you said "anything"...
Sun, Dec 22, 19
The Dangers Of Wearing Body Armor & How Police Officers, Military Personnel, and Prison Guards Can Avoid Them!
Every year thousands of Police Officers & Military Personnel are diagnosed with painful, itchy rashes and skin infections. At times these rashes and infections can get so bad that wearing...
Wed, May 08, 19
The best plate carrier for Police Patrol, SWAT, private security and civilian use...designed to keep you comfortable & safe
When it comes to your safety, you should NEVER compromise. That said, something that many of us don't consider when selecting gear is speed and long term comfort. By this...