Understanding the difference between soft and hard body armor is crucial for making an informed decision about your personal protection. Each type has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, making ...

In the late 1970s and through a large portion of the 1980s, lots of the “old timers” would make fun of the rookies who wore body armor. There were critical comments about how heavy it was, how it ...

This chapter discusses the foundational basis for the current body armor testing methodologies as practiced by military and law enforcement agencies. In the 1970s developments in fiber technology and ...