Bulletproof vest
A bullet-resistant vest (body armour or body armor (U.S.)) - is an article of protective clothing that works as a form of armour to minimize injury from projectiles fired from handguns, shotguns and rifles . They are commonly worn by police forces, the military, and private security and civilians where legal. However, they have sometimes been misused by criminals.
External links
- Photo of an injury typical among soldiers wearing Kevlar vests to protect the chest and abdomen
- Bullet Proof Vests
- Pinnacle Armor - Body Armor Manufacturer
- BulletProofMe.com
- American Body Armor - Body Armor Manufacturer
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