Is Your Police Body Armor Up To The Latest Nij 06 Standards?

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The new standards of body armor are now offered by most of the industry. Most departments today are demanding the new NIJ 06 standard in their body armor purchase specifications, but as long as a bullet resistant vest meets specifications, which manufacturer will they choose? In most opinions, it comes down to vest weight, comfort, brand recognition, and price. Shrinking federal, state and municipal budgets will put pressure on both departments and agencies to purchase the most viable options and at the same time manufacturers will be increasingly under pressure to produce the most comfortable, feature rich, and lightweight vests at the lowest cost. GH Armor Systems®, a leading provider of body armor, has made a comprehensive offering of certified NIJ 06 bullet resistant vests for 2011, designed to set the industry standard for comfort, quality, and performance.

One important factor to note when mentioning body armor is that no vest is truly "Bullet Proof", and that "Bullet Resistant" is the accepted industry term which is often used by manufacturers ...
... to correct buyers on this important distinction. The new NIJ 06 standard replaces the NIJ 05 interim standard and it should be important to be aware that the new standard is actually heavier than the old, and eliminates the usual presumption that advancements in the industry mean lighter weight. In addition, it should be important to know that the improved standard of protection also comes with a slightly heavier price tag. As departments become more knowledgeable about alternative viable options other than the largest manufacturers, they will seek out the lowest cost makers that offer comfort. GH Armor Systems is one such manufacturer that is considered one of the most affordable options in the body armor industry. This fact should become increasingly attractive considering the economic pressures facing the entire nation.

Precision engineered to provide maximum wearability and protection in the most demanding situations, the new GH Armor Systems® NIJ 06 ballistic offering includes three series of concealable body armor to address the different needs of public safety, military and law enforcement professionals. The three lines include the HeliX, LiteX and ProX. The Helix is the most advanced of the three, offering the lightest and flexible in it's product offerings and prices starting in the $700 range. The LiteX provides extreme comfort and is should be noted that this line is special threat tested for protection beyond NIJ 06. The LiteX is available in Levels II and IIIA with prices starting in the $600 range. The last series in the GH Armor line is the ProX which offers both Level II and Level IIIA models at the most reasonable cost with prices starting in the high $400 range. Most vest packages come with a second carrier which is a nice added feature so you can alternate and keep clean especially during the hotter summer and spring months.

Today's departments also employ an increasing number of women. Body armor manufacturers have had to increasingly work to develop and offer models that are more tailored for women in the law enforcement community. GH Armor has taken the steps to fully consider this fact and has engineered and designed for the female law enforcement professional in mind. To come up with the best solution, they went as far as assembling a team of female designers with industry experience to come up with the most comfortable and ergonomic vest. Specifically the GH Armor LiteX II ballistic package meets the demands of the female officer. This line incorporates an extensive range of sizes, patterns, and shapes to provide a NIJ 06 solution they will not struggle to wear on a daily basis.

All GH Armor Systems' vests are designed and manufactured with high-quality, durable fabrics featuring its patented ProTectTM internal ballistic desiccant system for moisture management. GH Armor Systems sells through dealers and distributors nationwide. Police Equipment offers many models of GH Armor and also offers value added services such as on-site fittings and for larger departments can provide it's mobile fitting station. Find out today if your body armor vest if up to the latest standard and always keep in mind the manufacturer date of your current vest and most importantly when the warranty is set to expire. If you want to learn more about the NIJ 06 standard, you can can visit National Institute of Justice website and check with your dealer of choice regarding your options for replacing your old body armor with a new NIJ 06 certified vest.

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