Police Body Armor

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The new standard NIJ 06 police body armor is now here and many manufacturers have their latest models to comply. Due to contrary belief, this latest new standard is actually heavier than the previous NIJ Interim 05 standard. Many departments and agencies are doing their best to fit this upgrade upcoming purchases especially considering tighter budgets over the last several years. This upgrade to NIJ 06 will cost the U.S. well over 1 billion dollars. Some of the top manufacturers include GH Armor Systems out of Tennessee and Armor Express out of Michigan. They both offer NIJ 06 models at great prices. Some of the most important features of body armor decision making include overall weight, vest carrier moisture wicking properties, odor control and comfort.

GH Armor systems is a widely used manufacturer of police body armor utilized by many branches of our government and many police departments nationwide. Their recent HeliX, ProX and LiteX models fully comply with the NIJ 06 standards and come with affordable price tags. The Helix is the most advance offering of their three lines, and is the lightest and most flexible ...
... with prices starting in the $700 range. The LiteX provide extreme comfort and buyers should be aware that this line has exceeded the NIJ 06 standard with prices starting in the $600 range. The ProX starts in the high $00 range. All lines are offered in Level II and IIIA with most packages coming with a second carrier which many departments have demanded. This feature allows you to keep a second clean carrier ready while the first carrier is getting cleaned which is important especially in the hotter summer months or warmer climates. The company also offers many outer carrier options which include tactical, quilted, and outer uniform shirt carriers. In addition there are select GH dealers who will provide onsite personal fittings to ensure an officer's comfort level and proper fit. One such dealer is Police Equipment Depot out of N.J.

Another premier body armor manufacturer who is also up to the latest NIJ 06 standards is Armor Express. Their line is completely ala carte. You choose your ballistic inserts, carrier and trauma plate. This give it's purchasers the freedom to decide what specifically is important in regards to their police body armor. Although more expensive, it's top of the line offerings can feel like you are wearing a sweatshirt. The company has four lines to note which include it's Seraph, Halo, Quantum, and Gemini (dual purpose). The Gemini line provides both ballistic and spike protection which is ideal for tactical or assault situations where both threats could arise. The Halo line coupled with it's Evolution or Revolution carrier which are it's most popular lines of police body armor is both lightweight and flexible and offers extreme carrier comfort with features such as moisture wicking and anti-microbial properties. Price can range in the upper $800 - over $1000 price range. One very innovative product from Armor Express includes it's Lo-Pro carrier which stands for Low Profile. It functions as a sleeveless t-shirt that you can insert ballistic panels into and retails for $89.99 as a separate carrier.

All of the aforementioned police body armor offer the latest in innovation and come with the most up to date ballistic standards on the market. In addition it should be noted that all of these vests come with a 5 year warranty as well over $20 million dollar life insurance. Because of the warranty most vest manufacturers do not stock body armor and all vests are made to order with typical turnaround from 4 to 6 weeks from time of order. Lastly, it should be noted, that all purchases for body must take into account getting the proper fit either through specific customer supplied measurements or through actual fittings from your vendor. In order to ensure proper fit and overall satisfaction in getting the right product suited to specific needs, finding a knowledgeable police body armor dealer to handle your needs is part of this process and should be researched with as much diligence as the product itself.

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