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The term “camouflage” is derived from the French word camoufleur, which means “to disguise.” It’s a phenomenon that occurs naturally throughout the Animal Kingdom in predators and prey alike. By blending into their surroundings, organisms are able to elude predators, which increases their chances of survival and reproduction. Predators also use camouflage to remain undetected by their prey, which gives them the advantage of a surprise attack.Primitive man learned that by mimicking animal …

Body armor is sometimes referred to as being a bulletproof vest, although there is no such thing as wearable protection that’s truly bulletproof. Body armor is, however, bullet resistant and provides wearers with protection against small arms fire, shrapnel, stabbings and similar threats. Dating back centuries, body armor was originally created to provide combatants engaged in armed conflicts with a rudimentary level of protection against the types of weaponry used by the enemy. Today, bo …

Spartan Armor Systems recently added a tough new versatile and technologically advanced plate carrier to its line of top-quality tactical gear and body armor systems. Called the Leonidas Plate Carrier, it’s aptly named for the Spartan warrior king who’s best remembered for his heroic stand against the Persian army despite being hopelessly outnumbered at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. The Leonidas Plate carrier is great for using with another new Spartan product, which is the Le …

Law enforcement personnel, military combat units or those who are interested in optimal protection during a crisis already know the answer to one question about body armor.Q: Is body armor essential for critical protection during life-or-death situations?A: Absolutely, positively, 100% yes.But there’s another question that many of our customers have, and it’s not so cut and dry. Q: Which type is best, ceramic armor or steel armor?A: They’re both great options, depending on what you’re loo …

With so many armor options available nowadays, it’s easy to lose focus on one of the oldest and most effective methods for personal protection: steel armor. Steel armor has been around so long, it’s the one type of protection that’s often taken for granted. From the days of armored medieval knights to present-day law enforcement and military personnel, steel armor has remained integral to the warrior ethic that defines everyone from combat soldiers to everyday heroes and first …