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.
Milipol 2013 Shows Off The Best In Ballistic Protection
Milipol 2013 Shows Off The Best In Personal Armor Protection
By any measure Milipol 2013 in Paris, France, was a great success for all involved....
North Huntingdon Police Dogs To Wear Donated Kevlar Vests
In the darkness before daybreak, German shepherd Vegas had his nose to the ground to track an armed suspect accused of shooting at a...
Lighter Weight Ballistic Plates For Canadian Forces Body Armour Now On...
yufvkyuIn addition to the Batlskin® Bullet Resistant Plates, the contract calls for the supply of special training plates along with a carrier in which...
What Happens When You Shoot A Bullet Proof Vest?
By Tom McHale - MyGunCulture
The Engarde folks sent us two sets of body armor. One to give away and the other to shoot to...
Body Armor Saves The Life Of Houston-Area Officer
A Stafford police officer is in serious but stable condition after she was shot during a traffic stop early Saturday.
According to the Stafford Police...
Australian Police Call For New Body Armour After Motorcycle Gang Threats
The police union has called on the commissioner to urgently approve Victorian-style protective body armour for officers in the wake of new threats from...
DSM Dyneema Predicts Upcoming Material Innovations Will Answer Industry Calls for...
The performance and endurance of military, law enforcement and security personnel have always been affected by the weight of their gear. Today, however, major...
Wider Use Of Body Armor Cuts Deaths In U.S. Federal Police...
The number of U.S. law enforcement officers killed in action dropped sharply last year, a trend that policing experts said reflected the increased use...
DSM Dyneema Announces Price Increase For All Fiber And Uni-directional Product...
DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials and high...
Ocoee Ex-Commissioner Charged With Selling Fake Body Armor
Police have long investigated cases of fake money and knock-off purses and shoes, but a local counterfeiting business exposed by state agents could have...
Fish That Can Survive Piranha Bites Inspire New Types Of Body...
Fish that live in piranha infested waters have evolved scales to protect them from the predator's fearsome teeth and are being used to develop...
Escalating Firepower Triggers Ballistic Resistant Vest Arms Race
It wasn’t long ago that if you were wearing a ballistic resistant vest, you could be pretty confident that you were protected against most situations...
Special Ops Envisions ‘Iron Man’-Like Suit To Protect Troops
In the Iron Man movie series, Robert Downey Jr. plays a billionaire working with his trusty robot to build a protective suit that will...
Morgan Advanced Materials Composites and Defence Systems Awarded Two Body Armour...
Morgan Advanced Materials Composites and Defence Systems Awarded Two Armour Development Contracts By Canada
Morgan Advanced Materials’ Composites and Defence Systems business announces that it...
Tactical Shield Shooting Tips
In my opinion, the ballistic shield or tactical shield is still best used in conjunction with a handgun. Original shield designs and training supported...
Mesa inventor looks to revolutionize body armor business
Mesa inventor Kent Saucedo is working to develop a new way to make body armor that could revolutionize the field.
Saucedo — a high school...
More Police Departments Implement Mandatory Body Armor Policies
Since 2000 nearly a third of active shooter incidents have involved a shooter with a rifle or multiple weapons including a rifle. The changing...
Court officers’ Union Sues KDH Over Defective Bullet Proof Vests
A NYS Court Officer displays the tactical carrier vest for body armor on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Because of improper sizing, the badge doesn't...
Syria UN-team Wears Body Armor
A U.N. team that is supposed to investigate an alleged chemical attack near the Syrian capital Damascus that reportedly killed hundreds last week has...
Firm Lands £1.2m Vest Contract With Greek Police
A firm which which manufactures and supplies body armour for military personnel and police forces across the world has secured a deal to supply...
