By: Rob Orgel, Emergency Response Tactical In this article we'll be comparing some of the most popular American and Russian military ammo rounds side by side. We'll be taking a look at weapon platforms, projectile spee …

Guest Author: Suresh Madhavan, CEO 221B TacticalTo say the world around us is changing drastically would be the understatement of the century. Between social unrest, pandemics and political uncertainty, more and more people have realized now is …

If you own or wear body armor, it’s important to know the legalities and restrictions of traveling with your gear. In general, there are not as many restrictions for traveling with body armor as most people normally think. But there are a few poi …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 sit …

Is Lightweight Armor as Effective as Traditional Body Armor?Body armor systems are worn by law enforcement, members of the military, private security contractors and others whose work places them at risk of being injured or even killed by gunfire. …