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Safariland Adds Two New NIJ Standard-0101.06 Models to its Family of Armor Solutions
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Safariland Adds Two New NIJ Standard-0101.06 Models to its Family of Armor Solutions
New models from the Safariland™ Second Chance® Summit™ Series and the PROTECH® Tactical series offer concealable and tactical ballistic protectionThe SM01 Type II and Type IIIA are ...
Public Safety Industry Recognizes GT Distributors for Excellence
AUSTIN, Texas — America’s public safety specialists, GT Distributors Inc proudly announces it has been recognized for excellence in the public safety industry. GT Distributors has been named ...
Diamondback Tactical™ Unveils New and Improved Web site
Diamondback Tactical™ recently announced the makeover of their Web site, www.diamondbacktactical.com. The new Web site is secure, dynamic and user-friendly, making it easy to navigate through the ...
PROTECH Tactical Expands Line of IMPAC Special Threat Plates
An expanded line of IMPAC special threat plates provides ballistic and stab protection for concealable body armor vests JACKSONVILLE, FL. – Safariland™, a BAE Systems line of business, announced ...
Safariland’s PROTECH Tactical Line Introduces NIJ Standard-0101.06 Level III Hard Armor Plates
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Safariland™, a BAE Systems line of business, announced today that it has satisfied the hard armor plate requirements of the National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) ...
Safariland Saves Club Honors Three New Members at Shot Show
New club name, same focus on honoring LE officers and saving livesJACKSONVILLE, FL. – Safariland™, a BAE Systems line of business, will recognize three members of its Saves Club®, which ...
Another Reason to Wear U.S. Armor XLT Vest
Ofcr. Jenn Moore, the Phoenix, AZ Police Officer who was shot in a direct torso hit from a suspect's 9mm handgun in August of 2008 and was saved because she was wearing her U.S. Armor XLT vest at the time, ...
THE FORCE® Helps Raise almost $4000 For Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) at the 2009 International Association of Chiefs of Police
Nashville, TN – For visitors to THE FORCE® booth, the IACP conference was not only an educational experience but a philanthropic one as well. The Force held a special fundraiser called the Big ...
Diamondback Tactical Announces Extended Customer Service Hours for Fiscal Federal Year End 2009
Diamondback Tactical is extending Customer Service operational hours through the end of September. Customer Service Representatives are ready to exceed your expectations and deliver your year end objectives ...
Safariland's Forensics Source Apparel Line Gives CSIs Convenience, Comfort
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Safariland™, a BAE Systems line of business, recently introduced the Forensics Source™ apparel line for Crime Scene Investigators (CSI). Because they must now ...
Protective Products International Unveils the Cold Weather Quilted Carrier
Even though PPI is located in Sunrise, Florida, they know they have many customers who are already unpacking their winter gear. Just in time for that cold snap is PPI's new Cold Weather Quilted Carrier. ...
Diamondback Tactical Releases GSA Quick Reference Guide
.style1 { font-size: xx-small; font-weight: bold; } Diamondback Tactical is Federal Year End Ready! use if there is a picture end pictureIn an effort to assist you with your last minute, end of the ...
PSM Group Announces August 2009 Winner of $1,500 in Free Gear
Derrick Stockdreher of the University of Central Florida Police Department is the August 2009 winner of PSM Group's Monthly Grab Bag Giveaway. Each month a grab bag worth more than $1,500 is given away. ...
Armor Express Awarded U.S. Marine Corps’ Body Armor Contract
CENTRAL LAKE, MI – U.S. Marines will be wearing the latest in tactical body armor with ballistic panels manufactured by Armor Express.Receipt of an order of 50,000 sets of Full Spectrum Battle Equipment ...
Safariland™ First to Introduce Multi-Threat Body Armor Under NIJ STANDARD-0101.06
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Safariland, a BAE Systems line of business, announced today that it is the first body armor manufacturer to receive approval for a multi-threat armor model under the National ...
2009 Less Lethal Training Conference Updates from Safariland
More Classes Added to Reach a Broader Audience JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Safariland™, a BAE Systems line of business, announced today the dates for the 2009 Less Lethal Training Conference. This ...
PSM Group Announces June Winner of $1,500 in Free Gear
Mike Reitan of the Wells Fargo Police Department is the June 2009 winner of PSM Group's Monthly Grab Bag Giveaway. Each month a grab bag worth more than $1,500 is given away. Each prize package is filled ...
SAFARILAND™ Certifies Two More Body Armor Models Under the New NIJ Standard-0101.06
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – Safariland, a BAE Systems line of business, announced today that it has released two more body armor models that satisfy the requirements of the National Institute of Justice’s ...
Protective Products International Receives Approval from NIJ for Standard-0101.06 Body Armor
One of First Companies to Receive ComplianceSUNRISE, FL- Protective Products International (PPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Protective Products of America, Inc. (PPA: TSX), a manufacturer and distributor ...
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