Press Release: First Choice Armor Introduces New, Off-the-rack Concealable Vest

August 10, 2006

First Choice Armor Introduces New, Off-the-rack Concealable Vest

Addresses industry-wide issue of long delivery times, shortage of raw materials

BROCKTON, MA…Addressing an issue that has plagued body armor industry for years, First Choice Armor has introduced Thin Blue Line™. This innovative concealable body armor takes proven Level II and IIIA ballistic packages and makes them much easier and faster to order, right off the rack. With Thin Blue Line, First Choice has answered the long-standing, industry-wide issues of long delivery times and shortages of raw materials.

Thin Blue Line is offered in standard sizes (S, M, L, XL, and up) allowing quicker delivery time to people who need ballistic protection, and can't afford to wait.

According to Al Cornell, Vice President of Sales, "This new concept responds to customers that need to order a vest, and know they can get it at the retail level and meet their needs immediately."

The Thin Blue Line series is currently available in Level II and IIIA, and is a unique patent-pending construction that uses the aramid fiber, Twaron®. Both Level II and IIIA packages meet the NIJ 2005 Interim requirements. The Thin Blue Line also offers the newest carrier design, incorporating First Choice Armor's trademark CoolTek™ mesh and Micro Fiber weave. The vest features the same unique six-way shoulder system that is a hallmark of all First Choice vests. The carrier also touts a new Hidden Zipper system that extends the life of the carrier by reducing the friction that an exposed zipper receives from duty belts and gear. The Thin Blue Line series is value priced for agencies or individual officers that have smaller budgets. The Thin Blue Line series is also eligible for up to a 50 percent reimbursement through the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program.

The Thin Blue Line series of vests, in Level II and IIIA, are available through First Choice Distributors and Dealers nationwide. For more information or to place an order, contact First Choice Armor for the dealer nearest you. Call 800-882-7667 or email sales@firstchoicearmor.com.