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Time for Honesty
At Premier Body Armor, we want to help protect you and your loved ones in a practical way! Adding specialized body armor solutions to your everyday routine is the best way.
Bulletproof inserts and backpacks are made of layers of Kevlar®, synthetic fibers woven together in a crisscross pattern to form a strong yet flexible weave. The process is repeated multiple times creating sheets of Kevlar® which are stacked on top of each other and sewn into one piece. The layers of Kevlar® are covered with an outer material. Premier Body Armor uses Cordura®, which is a woven nylon and filament yarn that creates a sturdy, waterproof fabric.
When a bullet hits the layers of Kevlar®, the tight weave traps the bullet, stopping deeper advancement. Our has been tested to withstand multiple hits.
There are two products on the market for backpack armor - the “bulletproof backpack” and the “bulletproof backpack insert/panel”. It's important to note that while these may sound similar, they are different products.
Some companies manufacture a bulletproof backpack that has a Kevlar® panel sewn into the lining. There are also options for a steel plate to be inserted, but this creates a heavy bag. The pro is this is an all-in-one solution, but doesn't allow the wearer the flexibility of making changes to the bag as easily.
Cost: $150-$350
Bullet-resistant backpack inserts are standalone panels. The Kevlar® panel is sized to fit into the back compartment of your backpack. Some tactical bags, such as Vertx®, have a specific compartment for a bulletproof panel. For most backpacks, simply sliding the panel into the rear of the bag or laptop compartment works well.
The advantage of the bulletproof panel is the ability to choose the backpack. If you get a new backpack, you can simply switch your panel to the bag. Likewise, you can insert a new panel into your backpack when it needs to be replaced (body armor has an expiration date, which is typically 5-years).
Cost: $99-$250
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PBA’s panels have been tested against and withstood common handgun rounds as specified by the NIJ (National Institute of Justice) Standard-0101.06. This includes ammunition such as 9mm, .40, .45, and .44 magnum and Special Threat Tested against 12 Gauge (buckshot and slug), Liberty Civil Defense 9mm and FN 5.7×28 (SS197SR).
Most bulletproof backpacks and panels stop common handgun rounds and resist against some stab and slash threats. Companies repeatedly test their products to ensure the utmost safety. The FBI reported handguns were used in 64% of 10,982 U.S. gun murders and non-negligent manslaughters in 2017 (Pew Research Center). Handguns are not every threat you might face, but they’re the large percentage.
The bottom line - bulletproofing your backpack increases your chance of survival.
When wearing a bulletproof panel or backpack, your back (and blind spot) is covered. Your vital organs are protected from behind. Even though your chest doesn't have a panel over it, you can assess the danger in front of you.
Common practices if you hear a shot:
If you are on the fence about buying a bulletproof backpack panel, take a minute to think about the situations you are in on an everyday, week, or month basis. In general, do you feel safe while you are out and about running errands? Give thought to some other scenarios where ballistic protection could come in handy:
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, consider investing in backpack armor.
Premier Body Armor sells bulletproof backpack panels in a variety of sizes and colors. We produce bullet-resistant panels because we believe body armor should fit your lifestyle. You can use a regular backpack - the color and style you like - and simply add our panel in the back.
Our panels are 100% made in the USA.
Panel Warranty
Incident Replacement 5-Year Warranty.
We understand you don't wear your backpack 24/7! We also offer bulletproof laptop cases, as well as purse and binder inserts.
Check out our YouTube channel to see our backpack panels put to the test.
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