When you’re depending on body armor to keep you alive, you should understand what it’s capable of! The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) says that level IV body armor will be able to stop a 166 gr .30 caliber Armor Piercing round at speeds of 2880 per second. Level IV armor and plate inserts tested …
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Are you able to understand all the different ratings that come with body armor? They can be confusing, but they’re extremely important if your life is going to depend on it. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) says that level III body armor has to stop a 147 gr 7.62mm Full Metal Jacket round moving …
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Body armor ratings can be confusing! You need to figure out what they mean so you can know if you’ll be protected or not. According to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), level IIIA body armor has to be able to stop a 125 gr .357 SIG Full Metal Jacket Flat Nose round at 1470 …
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Have you ever seen the different ratings on body armor and wondered what they mean? After all, it’s pretty important to understand what that body armor can protect you from. According to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), level II body armor must be tested to stop a 124 gr 9mm Full Metal Jacket round …
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While most people don’t need to think about wearing body armor, for the select few facing combat, body armor is a serious business. Right protection can be the difference between safety, grave danger, or even death. One of the most widely hyped armor in history has been Dragon Skin body armor. Dragon Skin Armor from …
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In the past, only soldiers needed to worry about needing gas masks. However, with today’s threats, it’s becoming more and more likely that civilians will be exposed to all kinds of hazardous substances. Gas masks protect against riot control agents from police, the fallout from nuclear attacks, biological warfare agents, toxic smoke from terrorist attacks, …
If you look for the best SHTF weapons online, you’ll see a lot of suggestions, many of which don’t make any sense. These other lists include firearms that aren’t common, calibers that aren’t readily available, and poorly thought out. These are the best weapons for SHTF: AR-15 Rifle or Pistol AK-47 Rifle or Pistol Ruger …
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Improving your home’s security is something that everyone should be interested in. Many of us are concerned about the safety and security of our families and homes. The good thing is it doesn’t take a lot of work, money, or time to make your home a lot more secure than it is already! Accomplishing just …
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Backpack body armor has been marketed to the public for quite a few years. Before that, people were buying soft or hard armor and putting it in their backpacks. Purchasing purpose-made backpacks and armor or just buying the armor and putting it in your current pack are both viable options if you’re looking to get …
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Have you ever wondered if you should use an AR-15 for home defense? I bet you’ve heard someone say it’s overkill or will go through all your walls and kill the neighbors. The AR-15 is great for home defense. It can carry enough ammo to engage multiple intruders, is easy to use, and is inexpensive …
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