Category Archives: Protective Armor
Armored Mobility Inc. Rapid Response Carrier and SAPI3 Plate Review
My agency responded to an active shooter in the workplace last week. Shots were fired. Hundreds of workers, fearing the worst, hid in their offices. There were gunfire injuries to a civilian. Our PD response was swift and decisive. The … Continue reading
Tough Hook Kickstarter Project
Through a friend, I was put in contact with Tarik Lazri. He is a former U.S. Army soldier who has an idea for a heavy duty hanger and transporter for body armor. Lazri told me of his frustrations with hanging … Continue reading
Transparent Ballistic Shields by AP&T International
At SWAT Round-Up’s vendor area, I spied a product with which I am very familiar—transparent shields! I stopped at the booth and met with David Malouff, AP&T International’s Vice President for Sales and Marketing. We have been using AP&T’s 11” … Continue reading
Shooting a Venture Ballistics Level III Shield
In a earlier article, I talked about visiting the Venture Ballistic Composites manufacturing facility. I was given a few test shields by Venture President Todd Garrett. He also “loaned” me a Level III shield from one of their upcoming projects. … Continue reading
Visit to Venture Ballistic Composites Shield Factory
I was in Pinellas County yesterday to visit the manufacturing plant for Venture Ballistic Composites, Inc., a maker of bullet-resistant shields for law enforcement and the Military. Venture’s President Todd Garrett talked shop and showed me their proprietary method for … Continue reading
M.R.A.P.S. Level III Ballistic Shield for SWAT
I was having lunch with some SWAT officers from an adjacent agency during a break in training a few weeks ago. We regularly cross-train with other local tactical teams to share info and problem solve. While we were talking equipment, … Continue reading
Futuristic Plate Frame from S&S Precision
At the SOFIC Show, S&S Precision had their new Plate Frame on display. It is eye-catching in its high technology look and design. The Plate Frame itself is a thermally molded polymer that snaps on to the ballistic armor. The … Continue reading
St. Petersburg Police Field DeadStop Equalizer Police Shields
I was over in St. Petersburg last week and got to see their brand new DeadStop Equalizer Police Shields that were distributed to supervisors less than a month ago. As you can see, the protective plastic sheets are still over … Continue reading