Vests

What type of body armor does police wear? Police forces around the world use multiple armor systems to keep them safe in the Line of Duty. For police and security forces in the USA, there are two popular solutions – overt and covert. Overt armor systems can offer greater protection via hard plate inserts / additional ballistic modules and tactical customization thanks to external MOLLE or velcro Panels. Due to these benefits, overt armor is the primary choice of military forces, offering a tactical advantage. These systems also have the added advantage of being quickly and easily removable – ideal for responding to medical emergencies or removing your armor when entering a safe zone. Covert armor, on the other hand, offers greater comfort for around-the-clock use, acting as a base layer. Breathable carriers easily conform to the body for greater moisture-wicking and breathability. Ideal for low threat and high mobility work environments most EDC enthusiasts, police and security choose this form of armor to keep them safe. Both of these armor systems are available for sale to the public in the USA. Is it legal to wear body armor in public? The laws regarding wearing and possession of body armor – both overt and covert – varies greatly from state to state. Be sure to check up on your national and local laws to better understand what systems are available to you. In addition to the legal status of body armor, it is also important to consider public perspective in your region. Due to the rise in domestic terrorism, police forces and armed civilians might mistake you as a threat if you wear overt vests or carriers in public. Whatsmore overt armor is certain to attract unwanted attention. Because of this, we recommend you select covert systems for private/civilian use in public spaces – comfortably blending into your everyday outfit without compromising protection. Here are some of the concealable body armor solutions available to buy in our shop. Hard Plate Compatible - WPC™ WEIGHTLESS PLATE CARRIER - MCV™ MODULAR CONCEALABLE VEST - MCVF™ MODULAR CONCEALABLE VEST FEMAL Soft Armor UCV™ UNIVERSAL CONCEALABLE VEST CAT™ COVERT ARMORED T‑SHIRT AH™ ARMORED HOODIE APJ™ ARMORED PUFFER JACKET Are bulletproof vests stab-proof? Bulletproof vests offer protection from a wide range of weapons and ballistic threats – in some cases, this includes knives and other stabbing implements. A ridged plated vest or rifle plates are certainly capable of stoping nearly all stabbing attacks – however, they are no specifically designed to do so. While soft bulletproof inserts will offer some level of protection they should by no means be relied upon to effectively stop a stabbing attack. Dual-threat armor inserts are for sale, capable of stopping both stabbing attacks and ballistic threats. While these inserts come at a higher price, they are the ideal choice for anyone building a multipurpose rig.