The gunman was wearing military-grade body armor that deflected Salter's shots. The body armor is available for anyone to buy online. That's why some lawmakers are pushing for Congress to pass the ...

On Monday, Congressman Tim Kennedy (D-NY-26) announced the re-introduction of the Aaron Salter, Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act. Prior versions of the bill have failed to emerge from ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) re-introduced legislation Monday that would restrict the purchase and possession of “enhanced” body armor in the United States.

Next year, they’ll be looking at new gloves, ruck sacks, hard armor for their body armor kits, land communication accessories and a new coxswain helmet for boat crews. Farther out, their plan ...

Understanding the difference between soft and hard body armor is crucial for making an informed decision about your personal protection. Each type has its own unique strengths and weaknesses ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - Andrea Porter is stripping back the layers of bulletproof material as she researches ways to make body armor safer and more comfortable for women’s bodies.

What do bra fitting and body armor testing have in common? Andrea Porter's dissertation. When Porter took a sabbatical from her career to earn her Ph.D. in multidisciplinary engineering ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A Stow man has been charged in the United States Northern District of Ohio Court on three counts for smuggling foreign-made body armor and then selling it to law ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio— A Stow business owner is accused of selling counterfeit body armor imported from China to more than a dozen law enforcement agencies, including Akron, Rocky River and Columbus ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – New body armor is being introduced to first responders in western Massachusetts. “This is an important event because it can save lives.” Protective Body Armor has ...

On Sept. 6, 2024, a video was shared to X purportedly showing a body armor company demonstrating its "stab protection" vest on the organization's CEO. In the footage, the alleged CEO wore one of ...