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National Institute Of Justice Body Armor
National Institute of Justice began developing and testing body armor standards for firearm and stab resistance in the 1970s and thousands of lives have been saved since. The NIJ Stanard or Ballistic Resistance of Personal Body Armor is the minimum performance requirements for body armor against certain weapons. While NIJ hasn’t developed bulletproof body armor, Nij standards for performance have risen to a level that will provide protection against bladed weapons and a significant number of firearms. Nij body armor has become standard issue for law enforcement and can also be purchased by the public in most sporting goods stores and gun shops in the United States. More info: NIJ body armor
A modular tactical vest is made for your protection
Do not take chances if you are in law enforcement or charged with protecting others. There are many styles of bullet proof vests. The best available that provides the optimum protection is the modular tactical vest. Look into this style. The extra investment is worth the price. It is modular which means less parts put together. You have less seams where damage to the body can result.
If you have a police department make sure they are outfitted with a modular tactical vest for each member. This is not the time to take chances. Look into the distributors of this vest and understand the vests well before making any purchase.