Month: January 2020

Have you ever wanted to shoot body armor, then open it up to see exactly what happens? What it’s made of and what the ammunition looks like inside? Well, I certainly have, and recently I was granted that exact opportunity. Legacy Safety and Security graciously allowed me to test their soft body armor. I received their Dual Threat, NIJ compliant panels which protect against gun and knife threats. Each 10×12 panel weighs a mere 1.25 lbs. and has an MSRP of $64.99. Holding one in hand, I had a very…

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“The best lightning rod for your protection is your own spine.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. Depending on the reader, this quote could be taken in several different ways. For me, it’s courage. Courage is not the absence of fear, instead it’s honestly acknowledging fear and stepping up to the challenge at hand, thus refusing to be “spineless”. Our first responders and those in service, whether civilian or military, diligently do this every day. Where some of us have a career that is more often than not predictable, the men and women…

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In the trying economic times the United States is facing right now, cities and municipalities across the country are facing unique challenges. In the light of federal allotment cuts and shrinking city budgets, it’s often the front line departments – like police, fire and emergency medical services – that are the hardest hit by these budgetary issues. Public safety departments are crucial to many communities, but that hasn’t prevented budgets from being reduced in nearly a quarter of American cities, in up to a third of those cases, budget reductions…

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When we think of body armor the images brought to mind are typically tactical: law enforcement officers, military or any first responder completely decked out in full tactical gear and ready to go. But body armor really does have a home among the civilian population. In years past an armor plate was very difficult to obtain. Present day, however, is a different story, especially with companies like Legacy Safety and Security setting the pace for not only the professional industry but the civilian market as well. First responders and military…

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