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.
Aiken Police Officer Killed Other Officer Saved By Body Armor
One Aiken Public Safety policeman was killed and another wounded during a shootout late Tuesday. In a statement released this morning, officers said Master...
DuPont 2012 Expectations
DuPont Co., the largest U.S. chemicals company by market value, said profit will rise as much as 12 percent in 2012, exceeding analysts’ estimates,...
EMS Body Armour Ordered For Specialist Paramedic Teams
EMS Body Armour Requested For Paramedic Teams
The Scottish Ambulance Service has placed an order for EMS body armour in preparation for a Mumbai-style terror attack,...
Atlantic Highlands Lions Invest In Body Armor
The borough’s agents have 6,285 reasons to be grateful
to the borough’s Lions Club members and borough residents.
About two weeks ago, members of the Lions...
Phoenix Police investigate Kevlar Body Armor After Police Officer Seriously Wounded
Phoenix Law Enforcement investigate Kevlar Armor After Police Officer Seriously Wounded
In Phoenix, an investigation is under way after a bullet passed right through a...
Long Island Police Say Officer Saved By Body Armor
Long Island Law Enforcement Say Officer Saved By Body Armor
Hempstead officials say an officer involved in a gunfight on New York's Long Island was...
Canadian Province To Restrict Sale Of Body Armour
The new law restricts the sale of bullet proof vests to all but law enforcement and approved security guards. It’s intended to curtail the...
Officer Shot At with AK-47 And Saved By Bullet Proof Vest
Police Officer Shot At with AK-47 And Saved By Vest
Madison County Deputy Brent Beavers would have instantly known what he was up against when...
KDH Defense Systems, Inc. Announces $48.6 Million U.S. DHS Contract Award
KDH Defense Systems, Inc. (KDH), a leading manufacturer of American-made custom body armor solutions for military, law enforcement and federal agencies, today announced that...
DuPont Awarded $920.3 Million From Trade Secrets Case
A U.S. court has awarded a total of $920.3 million in damages to Wilmington, Delaware-based chemical giant DuPont after ruling that South Korea's Kolon...
Miguel Caballero Announced For Techtextil NA
Messe Frankfurt has announced Miguel Caballero, the' Armani of Bullet Proof Clothing', as the Keynote Speaker for Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas 2012,...
From Flak Jacket To Modern Body Armor
From WW2 Flak Jacket To Modern Ballistic Armor
When U.S. soldiers go into combat, chances are they’re wearing at least 40 pounds of modern body...
Community Outfits Sharp County Sheriff’s Deputies With New Body Armour
Thanks to 13 local businesses, civic organizations and individuals, Sharp County sheriff's deputies will be safer as they serve the community.
When Sharp County Sheriff...
Oregon Ballistic Laboratories Launches Innovative New Website
Salem, OR – Oregon Ballistic Laboratories announces the launch of an innovative new website that demonstrates the advanced testing services offered by the Salem,...
Body Armour Saved Me From Sniper Shot
Only Rob Durrant's sturdy flak jacket stopped the racing bullet penetrating into his stomach, after he was shot while on patrol in Nad-e Ali...
Ceradyne Earnings Increase
Ceradyne, which manufactures body armor in Lexington, announced quarterly earnings Tuesday that soared year over year.
Overall sales for the third quarter were $148 million,...
Border Insecurity Prompts Questions Ahead Of London 2012 Olympic Games
Britain’s border security has been called into question less than a year before the country plays host to the 2012 Olympic Games.
At issue is...
Soldier Protection: How Do We Protect The Squad And Reduce Weight?
You probably hear or ask yourself this question when working on programs involving individual soldiers or marines, right? Now, the focus is changing to...
Man Caught Wearing Police Body Armor Faces Drug Charge
Man Caught Wearing Police Protective Vest Faces Drug Charge
A convicted felon from Yakima caught wearing police body armor belonging to a federal agent has...
Point Blank Pays Up In Body Armor Case
Point Blank Incl. Pays Up In Armor Case
WASHINGTON — A now-defunct firm, Point Blank, has paid $1 million to settle US government body armor...
