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Understanding Body Armor Ratings

We break down the body armor ratings and what they mean so you understand what you are wearing or carrying.

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Non-Lethal Self Defense

11 effective options, from pepper spray to personal safety alarms. Learn effective ways to stay safe in any situation.

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What is Green Tip Ammo?

The complete guide to green tip ammunition: its origins, functions, popular uses, different types, and regulations for this specific type of bullet.

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The Armored Mindset Blog

Image of vertx bag to hold tactical gear and backpack armor inserts.
How to Find the Right Vertx Bag for You
Your backpack essentially should mirror your mission. Explore Vertx bag options like sling bags, the Gamut series, and more.
Level 3a soft body armor vest as a comfortable base layer.
How to Choose the Best Base Layer for Wearing Armor
There are a few things you should consider when wearing body armor to provide you the most comfort. We also share breakthrough technology to provide an even better body armor experience.
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The Best Body Armor for School Safety
We answer frequently asked questions to help you find the best body armor for school safety. Learn more about backpack armor, bulletproof binder covers, and more!
Great gift ideas for military, law enforcement officers, dad, brother, or teens. Our bulletproof vests and plate carriers make awesome holiday gifts.
The Perfect Premier Gift Guide
Your holiday gift guide from Premier Body Armor. Shop bulletproof vests, plate carriers, or even bulletproof can coolers for stocking stuffers.
Bulletproof your backpack to travel. Approved ballistic panels for your backpack that are TSA approved.
Can I Travel With Body Armor?
Before you take off for your next trip, we want to shed some light on traveling with body armor, especially when it comes to TSA approved items.
Military body armor influences seen in civilian ballistic protection like this tactical plate carrier.
How Military Grade Body Armor Affects Your Personal Body Armor
There are many factors researched and considered by the military experts when designing body armor for the branches of military. Weight, maneuverability, durability, and more affect the design of body armor. Read on to see how this affects the body armor Premier manufactures for civilian use.
Demolition Ranch Matt Carriker with Frank Stewart in front of the armored vehicle.
Demolition Ranch: From Superfans to Armored Suburbans
It’s no secret, we’ve been big fans of Matt Carriker for a long time. Read about all the Premier products shot by DemolitionRanch, like our $300,000 armored suburban, bulletproof vests, and rifle rated armor plates.
Level 4 body armor plate. The STRATIS Level IV enhanced plate stops armor piercing rounds.
Rifle Plates 101
Understand key factors to consider when buying body armor. Review threat levels of protection, various cuts for mobility, and how to pick a comfortable plate for your gear!

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What's Inside Matters
"MADE in the USA" is more than just a tagline for us; it is a way of life. 
Level 3a soft armor panel inserts for tactical backpacks. The same materials used to make our NIJ Certified bulletproof vests.
Thinking About Buying Body Armor?
Your safety matters, so when you get ready to purchase body armor, there are a few things you should consider, like where the products are made, certifications, and...
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Bulletproof Backpacks in High Demand at NC Store
Bulletproof backpack panels are in high demand at Premier Body Armor in King's Mountain. Video segment included.
Soft body armor plates custom fit for common backpacks. Bulletproof your bookbag with armor inserts.
Parents Buy Bulletproof Backpacks
“The exact same material that we use to make the body armor that protects law enforcement is the material we use to make the backpack panels.”
Parents looking for bulletproof backpack solutions.
Search for School Safety Gear Leads Parents to NC Company's Bulletproof Backpack Panels
More and more parents are looking for ways to protect their children while they're at school, and their research is leading them to a North Carolina company's product that turns a backpack into a bullet-proof shield.
Better vests, more protection
Read more about the armor protection for law enforcement officers and K9 vests. Cloninger decides to upgrade to rifle rated armored protection.
The Loadout Room – Torture Test
What does a former Marine think of our plate carrier? Find out the verdict and watch the video to see how the body armor stands up to the test.
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The Ultimate Bulletproof Backpack Test: Premier Body Armor's Backpack Armor
BigDaddyHoffman1911 shoots one of our backpack panels close to 50 times!  The results are shocking…
Body armor for Belmont & Gastonia Police
The Belmont and Gastonia police departments have become the latest agencies to benefit from the goodwill of Parkdale Mills. President and CEO Andy Warlick donated five ultra-strong body armor vests, valued at $2,000, to Belmont police on behalf of the...
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Private donation of $82,000 will foot bill for body armor
Thanks to a private benefactor, law enforcement officers will be able to wear bulletproof vests that stop rifle rounds.  Premier Body Armor's rifle rated armor helps keep police officers safe on the job.
Premier Body Armor’s Gift Increases Safety for Gardner-Webb’s University Police
Premier Body Armor’s Gift Increases Safety for Gardner-Webb’s University Police
Frank Stewart, owner of Premier Body Armor and current chair of the Gardner-Webb Board of Trustees, donated body armor systems for eight University officers during a presentation in GWU’s Tucker Student Center on June 10.
Premier Body Armor Launches Revolutionary Multi-Curve Steel Body Armor
Premier Body Armor Launches Revolutionary Multi-Curve Steel Body Armor
Premier Body Armor provides the complete body armor system to defend against enemy threats including handguns, shot guns, and high-powered rifles. All of our products are designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. at our headquarters in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

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Discreet level 3a soft body armor vests. The best body armor vest for concealable protection
Bulletproof vests
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Backpack Armor
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Rifle-rated plates
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