Scott Burton
Scott Burton is the founder and chief editor of the BodyArmorNews.com website. In 2005 his keen interest in the body amor industry motivated Scott to create a platform where he could share and publish body armor related articles.
Community Members Raise Money To Equip Police With Bulletproof Helmets
Community Members Collect Money To Equip Police Force
With so many police officers across the country being shot by gunmen, a local business owner is raising money...
Second Brazos Valley Police Officer Saved by Bulletproof Vest
A bulletproof vest has again prevented a Brazos Valley police officer from being seriously injured or even killed. This is now twice in 10...
EnGarde Body Armor Is Saving Lives And The Environment
EnGarde Contributing To Save Lives And The Environment
Every year thousands of brave men and women in law enforcement and the military are placed in...
The Safariland Group Expands Platform with Key Acquisitions
The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced...
Icon Industries Offers Pre-Owned Hydraulic Presses for Armor
Second hand Hydraulic Presses for Armor are offered by Icon
Located on the southeast side of Grand Rapids, Michigan is Icon Industries, Inc.
For the...
Bryan Police Officer Saved by Bulletproof Vest When Shot at Scene...
Rafael Antione Ginn, 31, a convicted felon who resides in Bryan, was found hiding in a nearby car soon after the crime. With guns...
The Decline Of Body Armor Use
The Decrease Of Ballistic Armor Use
It has been discovered after various researches that officers of the police force are not motivated to suit up...
Record Breaking Numbers of Body Armor Exhibitors Set For SHOT Show...
Las Vegas, NV – This year the Shooting, Huntington & Outdoor Trade Show
(SHOT Show 2017) played host to vendors from 100 countries across the...
Houston Police Receives Level IV Body Armor for Officers
Houston Law Enforcement Receives Level IV Body Armor
This year, we have seen some saddening scenes right across the United States and the Houston Police...
Fort Worth Law Enforcement Gives Thanks and Praise To Supportive Community
Fort Worth Police Department Gives Thanks To Supportive Community
It’s been a rather horrible year for law enforcement officers, in nearly every big city in...
Department of Homeland Security Awards Armor Express Nearly $94M Contract For...
The Department of Homeland Security recently awarded Armor Express a $93.8 million contract
Based on the contract’s terms, Armor Express, which is a leading producer...
TYR Tactical To Move Into Bigger Building In Peoria Area
TYR Tactical, a high-end law enforcement body armor, vests, backpacks and clothing manufacturer, began its construction of a new 76,000 square foot headquarters and...
CSU Body Armor Research
Armor Research By CSU
Researchers at Colorado State University are interested in interviewing individuals who have worn body armor.
We are conducting a research study to...
Flexing In The Line Of Fire: Lightweight, Flexible Body Armor For...
Lightweight And Flexible Body Armor For The Military Force Of The Future
In the line of fire, protective body armor plays a critical role in...
Florida Attorney Donates $28,000 To Foundation To Raise Money For Active...
What Do The Active Shooting Response Kits Contain?
These kits will have two 10x12-inch armor plates, which have the power to stop rifle bullets. The...
Officers’ Deaths A Reminder Of Need To Wear Protective Bulletproof Vest
Police Officers’ Deaths A Reminder Of Need To Wear Bulletproof Vest
Tim Smith was an Eastman police officer who, on Aug. 13, chose not to...
DSM Dyneema Succesfully Defends Key Patent Against Competitor Teijin
DSM Dyneema Protects Key Patent Against Competitor Teijin
The Netherlands, 27 September 2016 - DSM Dyneema, inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™,...
Industry Tackling Body Armor Burden with New Materials
Industry Tackling Ballistic Armor Burden with Innovative Materials
Body armor weight has been an issue for soldiers for decades, but as lawmakers and the military...
Florida man shot dead after asking if bulletproof vest ‘still worked’
Police said a Florida man who asked if a bulletproof vest “still worked” was fatally shot by his cousin.
A Tampa police report said 23-year-old Joaquin Mendez...
Metro To Spend $1 Million on Body Armor, Helmets, Face Shields...
Metro To Spend $1 Million on Helmets, Armor and Face Shields for Police
Metro police officers will soon be outfitted with body armor meant to...
