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Cannonballs and Armor Do Not Mix

François-Antoine Fauveau was wearing this cuirass at the 1815 battle of Waterloo when he was killed by a cannonball.

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FBI offers $5K for info leading to getting stolen vest, gear back

Early Tuesday morning a vehicle used by a Federal Bureau of Investigation agent was rummaged through in the Dallas area and a ballistic vest and other gear was taken.

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Pros & Cons, Covert vs Overt Body Armor

There are many different types of bullet and stab/spike proof vests for sale on today’s market. Vests often fall into both ‘Covert’ or ‘Overt’ categories and are all individually graded with.....

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Safariland expands Protech Tactical line with X-CAL USHard armor plates

Safariland announced expansion on the Protech Tactical X-CAL line of hard armor ballistic plates. Weighing in under 4-pounds, the X-CAL US is designed to protect against high-threat rounds and velocities.

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$2.3 Million Armor Closes 2015 Auction

If anyone ever wondered whether Rock Island Auction Company knows how to end the year with a flair for the dramatic, the 2015 December Premiere Firearms Auction left no doubt.

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Potential $500,000 Ancient Egyptian Sultan’s Armor Comes to Auction

A chain mail shirt identified to Egyptian Sultan Qaytbay could sell for up to $500,000 this weekend at Rock Island Auction Company’s December Premiere Auction.

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RMA Armament, Inc. Introduces SRT Hard Armor Plate

In the midst of a breakout year RMA Armament, Inc., is proud to announce the Special Rifle Threat (SRT) stand-alone hard armor plate, its latest armor solution.

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TPG to Exhibit at 2015 Canadian Tactical Conference

TPG to co-exhibit with TacWear at Booth 102 in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada May 13 - 14, 2015.

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Diamondback Tactical Launches Industry’s Lightest & Thinnest Line of Ballistic Armor

Diamondback Tactical announces its new Performance Line designed to provide ballistic protection to professionals and private citizens in a lightweight and low-profile design.

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TPG to Exhibit at iNDefense Expo, Fort Carson, Colorado

TPG to exhibit at Booth 13P in front of senior military leaders and key decision makers in Fort Carson, Colorado May 6 – 7, 2015.

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TPG to Exhibit at iNDefense Expo, San Diego

TPG to Exhibit at iNDefense Expo, San Diego at Booth 06P in front of senior military leaders and key decision makers
in San Diego, California April 8-9, 2015.

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