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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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An Industry First: Female Ballistic Vest
An Industry First: Female Ballistic Vest
All the information you need to know about the very first Female Ballistic Vest available to civilians. The Female Concealable Armor Vest offers the best form fitting armor for a woman's curves, maximizing optimal comfort.
Why Made in the USA AND Berry Compliance Matters
Why Made in the USA AND Berry Compliance Matters
When it comes to your personal protection, quality is important. Having Berry Compliant products means your body armor is not only manufactured in the USA, but that all materials used are also domestically sourced.
ArmorSHIFT expandable bulletproof soft armor for viktos chest rig
ArmorSHIFT: A Body Armor Innovation
Wondering how we custom-fit a ballistic panel in a chest rig? We created a brand new type of body armor, ArmorSHIFT, that goes from discreet to ready-for-action coverage with just a quick pull.
What Is the Best Body Armor? A Buyer’s Guide to Ballistic Armor and Armor Plates
What Is the Best Body Armor? A Buyer’s Guide to Ballistic Armor and Armor Plates
Understand different body armor ratings for various threat levels, knowing the difference of materials to produce armor, cuts of rifle rated plates, and how to choose the best body armor for your need of protection.
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The Evolution of Body Armor
Body armor has come a long way. From animal skins, to the flak jacket, to today's ultra-lightweight concealable armor for civilians, body armor improvements ensure everyday personal protection.
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15 Tactical Gift Ideas for the 2022 Holiday Season
An ultimate buyers guide to find gifts for him. Shop options for tactical gear, fun military stocking stuffers, and everything you need for your EDC kit.
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Everything You Need to Know - Traveling with Body Armor
A guide to having a peace of mind while traveling with body armor. Understand rules and regulations for traveling with body armor through airport security.
The Vitals: Body Armor & the Cardiac Box
The Vitals: Body Armor & the Cardiac Box
What is the Cardiac Box, and why should body armor protect it? We address these questions and explain what you should look for when choosing body armor for protection.
Vertx Navigator Sling is the best bag for travel or EDC. Premier Body Armor bulletproof panel fits perfectly.
A Continued Collaboration with Vertx

We've done it again. Vertx recently launched their Gen 3 line, and PBA has custom designed bulletproof backpack panels to fit the 2023 colorway of Vertx bags.

Two Great Products. One Easy Order.

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The Long-Awaited Discreet Plate Carrier
Protection Premier Body Armor is proud to announce the next addition in their concealable product line, the Discreet Plate Carrier. Combined with two of PBA’s ultra-light Stratis plates, the DPC provides rifle-rated protection in a uniquely discreet way.
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Tips to Stay Safe While Traveling
Read tips for how to stay safe while traveling. Learn more for how to safeguard your home, all the car necessities for travel, or taking TSA approved body armor with you through the airport.
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Premier Body Armor's Why
Premier Body Armor's history has propelled the company forward with continued dedication to providing protection for the entire family. With a focus on bulletproof gear for everyone and passion for educating on what we call the "armored mindset", PBA is excited to continue growing while still focusing on dedication to its customers.
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Tips for Teaching First Aid Skills to Kids
Read tips for first aid skills you can teach your child at home. This blog covers basic steps for medical emergencies. Teach your kids CPR training, how to stop the bleed, and respond to an allergic reaction.
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Body Armor for Teachers and School Administrators
Read about armor solutions for teachers, students, and school administrators to use to protect themselves in an active shooter situation.
Fall Safety & Preparedness: A No-Fear Guide for EDC, Vehicles, and Home
Fall Safety & Preparedness: A No-Fear Guide for EDC, Vehicles, and Home
Read safety tips to enhance your situational awareness this fall. Learn how to upgrade your EDC essentials, how to protect your vehicle and valuables, and how to best safeguard your home while traveling.
How to find the best fitting bulletproof vest to be concealed and comfortable.
How to Find the Right Bulletproof Vest
When choosing a concealable armor vest, the goal is a combination of maximum coverage for your vital organs and comfort. Less coverage means less protection, less comfort means less human performance - a balance of both is critical.
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The Best Bulletproof Shirt Has Arrived
Read about this lightweight bulletproof shirt for everyday armored protection.
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6 Tips to Improve Situational Awareness
A guide to be prepared for the unexpected. Read safety tips to be aware of your surroundings.
A beginners guide to body armor. Read the NIJ ratings and threat levels of protection. Understand the difference between a bulletproof vest and plate carrier. Shop bulletproof backpack armor.
A Layperson’s Guide to Body Armor
There is a lot of information to learn about body armor, and it can be overwhelming. We dig into the different types of body armor, soft vs. hard plates, the standards for body armor, and why protecting the torso is so important.
Premier Body Armor Company offers armor plates that can be added to any child's backpack to make it bulletproof.
How I Talked to My Child About School Shootings
As a parent, one of the many things we worry about (and there are a lot) is our children’s safety. When I was a child, the idea of a school shooting in the United States was far from my mind. Now, it's something I think about, and having a conversation gave both me and my son some peace of mind.
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A Mother's Perspective: Trying to Find Peace of Mind
Because we are powerless to prevent school shootings entirely, I will always seek, to the best of my abilities, to give my child the best chance in the world in which we live. I will continue to give him the tools he needs to help keep him as safe as possible when I’m not there in person to do so.

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