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Omni-Freeze Zero: Revolutionary Way to Keep Cool Under Your Vest

By Richard

Omni-Freeze Zero

Wearing a vest sucks.  Yes, body can save your life, and I will always wear one when in uniform.  But they are still stiff, heavy, and hot.  If you work in places like Texas and Florida, they can get blistering hot in the summer. There have been a number of things done to try to make vest wear more tolerable.  I think most officers are wearing some type of sports t-shirts … [Read more...]

ArmorWorks UCBA: Ultra-Concealable Body Armor

By Richard

Armor Works UCBA

At last month's Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) in Tampa, Randall and I had the opportunity to meet with the folks at ArmorWorks and take a look at the new ultra-concealable body armor (UCBA) they are working on. The UCBA is an extremely thin and lightweight solution for people needing a very discreet way to armor up. The prototype model on the expo … [Read more...]

Armored Mobility Provides Lightweight Level III

By Randall

Armored Mobility

Richard, Aaron, and I were meandering around after lunch at 2012 SHOT Show Media Day when we came across the Armored Mobility, Inc (AMI) display.  We were able to speak at length with company president Michael Berritto III, who was proud to show us his innovative Mobile Armored Shield (MAS). Quite a few things stood out about this ballistic shield.  At NIJ Standard 0101.06 … [Read more...]

M.R.A.P.S.—Mobile Rifle Armor Protective Shield

By Randall

MRAPS Ballistic Shield

A curiosity in the Baker Ballistics booth at SHOT Show 2011 was a well-dressed gentleman wearing slacks, a button-down shirt, and tie and an outerwear ballistic vest.  Tactically dapper?  He was Rick Armellino, Baker Ballistics Director and CEO. Armellino was kitted up with the Nylon/Kevlar vest to demonstrate the capabilities of the new M.R.A.P.S. (Mobile Rifle Armor … [Read more...]

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