Choosing an external patrol vest represents a critical loadout decision. The Armor Express Traverse Configuration Guide evaluates front-zip load-bearing platforms built to shift equipment weight off duty belts onto the core torso. Evaluating an armor express traverse configuration involves two primary decisions: attachment interface and platform coverage. Understanding these options helps officers select the right law enforcement outer carrier for daily […]
Ballistic Protection
Texas Rifle Shield Grant
🚨 FY2026 GRANT ALERT: PREPARE NOW Update as of August 2025: The State of Texas has confirmed plans to launch the FY2026 Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program, with an expected application window between December 2025 and February 2026. While applications are not yet open, now is the time to prepare. Agencies that missed the 2025 window—closed […]
How to Buy Body Armor
When asking the question: how to buy body armor, it can be answered rather quickly. First and foremost, we live in a free country. This means that in most states where you are legally capable of purchasing a firearm, you are also legally allowed to purchase body armor. But, as always there are a few […]
