5 Great Ways to Upgrade your Carrier Loadout

POSTED BY Alex William · June 14, 2025 · 4 min read

Standard body armor such as bulletproof gear and accessories have been used to protect police and military personnel on the battlefield. Although the standard armor loadout consists of a bulletproof vest or plate carrier with armor plates, there are also other items you can use to improve your survivability and boost your loadout on the battlefield. Here are some of them.

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Why Are There So Many Different Types of Ballistic Helmets?

POSTED BY Robyn Blocker · June 14, 2025 · 9 min read

When it comes to bulletproof or ballistic helmets, the number of choices available to you can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time purchasing one. However, it all comes down to the right priorities for your protection. Here, we’ll guide you to become familiar with the different kinds of ballistic helmets available.

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Body Armor is Legal in Which States?

POSTED BY Robyn Blocker · June 14, 2025 · 12 min read

Firearms are among the most dangerous threats to both the public and law enforcement, not just in the United States but also in many other parts of the world. This is why it is important to choose the right level of protection and style for any situation you might find yourself in. But, is it legal to own body armor in the first place?

Just so you know, some states have specific body armor laws concerning the buying and selling of these products. It is your full responsibility to know if you have really purchased legal body armor or not according to the restrictions in your area of residence.

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Best Body Armor: The Ultimate Buyer's Guide

POSTED BY Robyn Blocker · June 14, 2025 · 18 min read

While vests and plate carriers are well-known, bullet-resistant backpacks and even bulletproof clothing are now on the market. They all follow the same principle: by putting a layer of ultra-strong material between your vitals and a bullet, projectile, or blade.

At Bulletproof Zone, we know it's important to understand such a potentially life-saving piece of equipment before you decide which one to purchase. That's the goal of this guide: we'll help you understand body armor and when to use it for your tactical loadout.

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What You Need To Know About Plate Carriers For Women

POSTED BY Reycah Elarmo · June 14, 2025 · 3 min read

When it comes to personal protection, plate carriers for women are an important piece of gear. These tactical vests are designed to deliver security and comfort during demanding situations.

Different from standard plate carriers, which may not fit well on a woman's body, specialized models are designed with anatomical differences in mind. Therefore, they are not only more effective but also more comfortable for those in law enforcement, military, or high-risk professions.

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The ShotStop Difference: The Newest Technology in Body Armor is Here

POSTED BY Alex William · June 14, 2025 · 8 min read

We've said this before and we will say this again -- being comfortable and having confidence in your body armor can and will save your life.

Issues in body armor comfort, survivability during missions, and the increasing number of chronic back pain among veterans prompted ShotStop Ballistics, LLC. engineers to develop their own patented innovation behind the world’s lightest, fastest and most durable advanced body armor plates -but we'll get to that in a second.

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