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Concealed Carry 101: Should Body Armor Be a Part of Your EDC?

I have a saying that I have tried to incorporate into my own personal and home defense plans. It goes something like this: “The goal is not to shoot the threat; the goal is to stop...

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Defensive Firearms Training: Preparing for the Reality of High-Stress Encounters

Owning a defensive firearm is only part of the equation. The question is whether you can use it effectively when your heart is pounding, your hands are shaking, and your brain is t...

When ‘rifle-rated’ isn’t enough

Ballistic helmet ratings can vary widely. Here’s why police leaders should examine NIJ standards, rifle-threat testing and close-range protection before buying head protection.

Front Line Friday #16: Body Armor Selection and Fit for Patrol

NIJ threat levels, the three ways armor gets worn on patrol, what each platform does well and where it falls short, and the fit and long-term wear considerations that differ depend...

RTS Tactical Receives U.S. Patent, Raising the Standard for Ballistic Shield Protection

U.S. Patent No. 12,624,927 Recognizes RTS Tactical’s Innovative Boltless Viewport Assembly for Ballistic Shields RTS Tactical, a leading manufacturer of body armor and tactical gea...

Safariland Selected as Ballistic Provider for FBI Armor Contract

Cadre Holdings subsidiary Safariland has been chosen as the ballistic panel provider for a major FBI Armor Contract with their relatively new, SX HP Level IIIA Ballistic Panel , be...

RTS Tactical Receives US Patent, Raising the Standard for Ballistic Shield Protection

U.S. Patent No. 12,624,927 Recognizes RTS Tactical’s Innovative Boltless Viewport Assembly for Ballistic Shields RTS Tactical, a leading manufacturer of body armor and tactical gea...

India Deploys Indigenous 12 × 12 Launchers For Phase-2 Ballistic Missile Defence Shield

India’s Phase‑2 Ballistic Missile Defence relies on indigenously developed 12 × 12 Transporter‑Erector‑Launchers that provide mobility, autonomy, and rapid deployment for the AD‑1...

Woman with highly comminuted ballistic proximal humerus fracture

A 23-year-old woman presented to the ED after suffering multiple gunshot injuries to bilateral shoulders, abdomen and pelvis.Upon initial presentation, the patient was emergently t...