Give the Gift of Safety: Why Body Armor Makes a Unique Holiday Present

Have you ever heard of the Four Gift Rule? People use it as a guiding principle for Christmas gift-giving to keep the giving practical and not over the top. The rule goes like this:

Give them something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read.

That's it. Pretty simple. And that's the idea: keep your Christmas shopping simplified and reasonable. But what if a single gift could check all the boxes while providing for the recipient's safety?

Read on, and we'll show you why body armor makes a unique and ideal holiday present.

1. Body Armor is Something They Want

Body armor has grown in popularity, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. And market research analysts predict the market will continue to boom over the next several years. The buying and wearing of civilian body armor has broken out of the realm of a small niche market and become more of a mainstream desire.

Who might want civilian body armor?

• Prior military members
• Retired LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers)
• Second Amendment/Gun Enthusiasts

Are you looking for a Second Amendment gift idea? If you’re racking your brain trying to come up with Christmas gift ideas for gun guys, it can be challenging. They tend to know what they want, and you don't always know what they have or don't have. But how many of them are equipped with body armor? With products growing in popularity and availability, body armor is one of the best gifts for gun users.

Customer Testimonial

Here's what former USAF Security Forces Mario R. (verified buyer) said about the Spartan DL Plate Carrier:

“Very comfortable and good quality. Perfect addition for concealed carry! You won’t be disappointed.”

There doesn't need to be any specific qualification for a person to want body armor. Is your recipient just the type of person with a protective mindset who takes personal security seriously? We've even made the case recently that body armor is part of an all-around home defense plan.

2. Body Armor is Something They Need

You might be wondering, why would someone need body armor? All sorts of professional needs require body armor. But body armor for civilians is also needed, particularly in civil unrest.

Who might need body armor?

·       Current LEOs

·       Firefighters

·       Paramedics and EMTs

·       Loved ones who live or work in high-crime areas

Are you looking for personal safety gift ideas? High-profile sociopolitical events over the past decade have shown us how crazy our communities can get. We’ve known that body armor products make good gifts for LEOs. Still, we now see the need for average citizens to protect themselves. Far from the wild prepper stereotype, people are investing in body armor to defend against people in their communities who may act in violent ways.

Customer Testimonial

Here’s what Ricki G. (verified buyer) had to say about our Spartan Armor/Condor MOPC Plate Carrier and AR550 Level III+ Body Armor Platform:

“As a TEMS Team member, I wanted the most bang for my buck and this package was the best value with the best overall protection.”

Though most of our customers are men, women need body armor, too. Many of our customers who have written reviews said they bought armor for the woman in their lives. We even have a guide for purchasing body armor as a gift for women.

3. Body Armor is Something They Wear

Body armor is generally something you wear, so you'll want to have a good idea of your recipient’s size. Even backpack body armor, though it can be used as a handheld shield, is designed to be worn.

The carrier and ballistic armor plates aren't our only wearable items. Wearing a tactical vest also means you have attachments available for other safety gear. That gear might include individual first aid kits, tourniquets, flashlights, ammunition, and other lifesaving equipment.

Though not primarily about fashion, body armor is most certainly a gift you wear. And we think ours looks pretty good, too.

4. Something to Read?

Ok, we admit this is a tough one and will take a bit of shoehorning. But here's the deal. At Spartan Armor Systems, we've put substantial work into our online library of personal protection-related information.

The guides on our Body Armor 101 page are helpful even for the body armor novice. We’re also working week after week to build out more useful information on our Blog.

Conclusion

Is body armor a practical holiday gift? You bet it is. We’ve just shown you how civilian body armor checks all the boxes of the Four Gift Rule. It’s something they want, something they need, something to wear, and the Spartan Armor Systems online resource library is something to read. There’s no feeling quite like protecting your loved ones with a well-thought-out gift for the holidays.

When you make a Spartan Armor purchase in the lead-up to Christmas, you get next-business-day fulfillment and free bonuses for qualifying orders. We love taking care of our customers during the holiday season.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to give the gift of safety from Spartan Armor Systems.