Educational Articles

MOLLE Webbing vs. Laser-Cut MOLLE: Old-School v...

Walk into any range day, training course, or SWAT briefing, and you’ll spot it right away: two distinct tribes of plate carrier enthusiasts. On one side; the old-school MOLLE crew,...

MOLLE Webbing vs. Laser-Cut MOLLE: Old-School v...

Walk into any range day, training course, or SWAT briefing, and you’ll spot it right away: two distinct tribes of plate carrier enthusiasts. On one side; the old-school MOLLE crew,...

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Understanding NIJ Levels: A Simple Guide for Fi...

When it comes to body armor, hesitation isn’t an option—but choosing the right protection doesn’t have to be overwhelming. For first-time buyers, NIJ levels may seem complicated. Once you learn...

Understanding NIJ Levels: A Simple Guide for Fi...

When it comes to body armor, hesitation isn’t an option—but choosing the right protection doesn’t have to be overwhelming. For first-time buyers, NIJ levels may seem complicated. Once you learn...

Should I Buy Backpack Armor for My Child?

As parents, nothing matters more than keeping our kids safe. While we can’t control the world around us, we can take proactive steps to give our children extra protection in...

Should I Buy Backpack Armor for My Child?

As parents, nothing matters more than keeping our kids safe. While we can’t control the world around us, we can take proactive steps to give our children extra protection in...

What Does HG and RF Stand for in the New NIJ 07...

If you’ve been seeing unfamiliar terms like HG or RF on armor spec sheets and wondering what they mean - don’t worry, you’re not alone. These abbreviations are part of...

What Does HG and RF Stand for in the New NIJ 07...

If you’ve been seeing unfamiliar terms like HG or RF on armor spec sheets and wondering what they mean - don’t worry, you’re not alone. These abbreviations are part of...

The Gray Man Theory: Staying Invisible When It ...

In any survival or high-threat situation, visibility can be your greatest weakness. The Gray Man Theory is built on one principle: blend in so well that you’re forgettable. This approach...

The Gray Man Theory: Staying Invisible When It ...

In any survival or high-threat situation, visibility can be your greatest weakness. The Gray Man Theory is built on one principle: blend in so well that you’re forgettable. This approach...

IFAK Checklist: Everything Your Kit Should Have...

What’s Actually in a Mission-Ready IFAK and Why It Matters. IFAKs aren’t just checkboxes, they’re life-saving tools that need to perform when seconds count. Whether you're law enforcement, military, or...

IFAK Checklist: Everything Your Kit Should Have...

What’s Actually in a Mission-Ready IFAK and Why It Matters. IFAKs aren’t just checkboxes, they’re life-saving tools that need to perform when seconds count. Whether you're law enforcement, military, or...