New Resource: Homemade Body Armor – Why DIY Bulletproofing is Dangerous
Saving a few bucks in the garage might sound smart, until the first round cracks your “armor” in half.
In this quick read you’ll discover:
- NIJ vs. Garage Tests – how real labs measure penetration and blunt trauma.
- Material Misfires – why floor tile, fiberglass, and mild steel fail fast.
- True Cost Breakdown – DIY supplies can exceed certified armor prices.
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All of our armor is NIJ certified or independently lab-tested to meet NIJ and other standards. And every product lists ballistic testing data.
Concealable Armor Vest
Testing: NIJ Certified Level IIIA – .357 SIG 125-grain, .44-mag, 240 grain, 9-mm 124 grain FMJ, 9-mm 115 grain Luger FMJ
Fortis Ballistic Helmet
Testing: NIJ Level IIIA, Fragmentation V50, VPAM HVN 2009 Level 3, and 10+ environmental categories
Highcom AR1000 Guardian Plate
Testing: NIJ Level III, DEA 2017 (includes M855, 7.62x39mm Mild Steel Core, & M80), and Special Threat 5.56x45mm M193 FMJ
Premier Body Armor 575 Separk Cir. Gastonia, NC 28054
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