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New! Special-Threat Backpack Armor Insert
New! Special-Threat Backpack Armor Insert

Slim, light, and rifle-rated protection for everyday carry. The 10x15 Special-Threat backpack insert stops 5.56 M193 & 7.62Ɨ39 MSC without the bulk.

Personal Safety Alarms: How Do They Work & Are They Effective?
Personal Safety Alarms: How Do They Work & Are They Effective?

Wondering if personal safety alarms are effective for self-defense? Learn how these devices work, their pros and cons, and tips for using them confidently.

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Enhancing Classroom Safety with School Shields

Premier Body Armor's First Aid School Shield offers an innovative safety solution for schools. Learn how this body armor and integrated bleed control kits are keeping students safe and enhancing school security.

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The Bulletproof Laptop Case: My Experience as a Student
In this revealing article, Andrew, a student at UNC Chapel Hill, shares his personal experience with Premier Body Armor's Bulletproof Laptop Case. Amidst a series of alarming incidents on campus, Andrew reflects on the added safety and peace of mind this discreet, lightweight, and covert case provides.

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