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The V50 rating is the velocity at which a bullet will penetrate the armor 50% of the time. This number is specific to a particular firearm type, along with the round(s) used, the caliber, and the grain weight of the round fired.

GPC Investments Inc., a leading investment firm focused on middle-market companies in healthcare, manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution, announced today the acquisition of Body Armor Outlet, a premier supplier of body armor and protective gear for law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians.

ADEN Shields Video Short at The MCOPA Trade Show

BAO at The Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Trade Show, April 12th

Body armor is designed according to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards, which are broken down into four main protection levels (II, IIIA, III and IV). The “A” in Level IIIA means that the body armor is more effective than the level below it but doesn’t meet the standards of the next level.

Below are older news articles to enjoy from Body Armor Outlet.