Body Armor Settles Defective Bulletproof Vests Case
The U.S. Justice Department announced that Richard Davis, founder and former CEO and president of Second Chance Body Armor, Inc., has agreed to settle a case brought under the False Claims Act regarding his role in selling defective bulletproof vests made of Zylon to the U.S. government.Mr. Davis agreed to forego his interest in assets worth $1.2 million that the U.S. had frozen, plus pay ...
39 Things People Didn’t Know About Bulletproof Vests
May 14, 2024 · The term “bulletproof vests” is actually a misnomer. The vests are bullet resistant, not bulletproof. The reality is that bullet resistant vests don’t protect the wearer from every threat. Nothing is bulletproof, not even a manhole cover. In an extremely minute percentage of cases, a bullet can get through a vest that’s been rated to ...
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How are bulletproof vests made? & what is armored clothing …
Step 1: Raw Materials. In order to make bulletproof clothing manufacturers start by producing fiber or filament that is lightweight but strong. One of the most well known is Kevlar®, which is produced by spinning a solid thread from a liquid chemical blend. Another fiber, Dyneema®, is made from a polyethylene base and is manufactured by means ...
Body Armor News | All About Bullet Proof Vests and Body Armor
Welcome to Body Armor News, your source for the most current updates on personal ballistic protection and bulletproof vests. Our mission is to keep you informed about the latest industry news and scientific advancements in protective armor. Since our establishment in 2005, the industry has made significant strides in developing lighter, more ...
Body Armor Materials | Materials Used For Body Armor
Kevlar® has been invented by Stephanie Kwolek in 1964 and, by 1971, modern variants of Kevlar® were being introduced. Kevlar 29, introduced in the early 1970s, was the first generation of body armor materials developed by DuPont and helped to make the production of a flexible, concealable bulletproof vest practical for the first time.
KDH Defense Systems and Armor Express Merge
Central Lake Armor Express, Inc. (“Armor Express”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance body armor solutions, is proud to announce that it has officially merged with KDH Defense Systems (“KDH”). By joining forces, the Companies now serve the U.S. Armed Forces, Department of Defense, Federal and Domestic law ...
Updated NIJ Body Armor Standards Released
In a significant leap forward for law enforcement safety, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has released the eagerly awaited NIJ 0101.07 and NIJ 0123.00 standards—the first update since 2008. These body armor standards serve as a crucial response to evolving threats faced by law enforcement personnel. The updates bring a paradigm shift ...
Introducing Integris Composites : A Name Change and a New …
TenCate Advanced Armour, a renowned provider of composite armor solutions for 25 years, has rebranded itself as Integris Composites. With this transformation, Integris is poised to continue developing, testing, and manufacturing ballistic armor while venturing into new markets where composite solutions offer distinct advantages.
Next-Gen Body Armor: Designing Systems For The Future
Features of the Amaruq™ Tactical Armour System include: Next-gen materials and construction: Crafted from exceptionally durable CORDURA® nylon and SQUADRON™ fabrics which are built to last. The vest is lined with a highly breathable and moisture-wicking 3D mesh material along with an OUTLAST® thermal control layer for temperature ...