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.
Gold Shield Material Protecting Large Police Force in Brazil
Gold Shield Fabric Protecting Law Enforcement in Brazil
Honeywell announced recently that the company’s Gold Shield® ballistic fabrics are being incorporated into products made by...
Austin Police Distributing 958 New Ballistic Vests to Officers on the...
The Austin Police Department on Monday
began providing new ballistic vests to 958 police officers working on the front lines. These vests offer protection against...
Police Considering Program to Fund Specialized Bulletproof Vests
Denton Police Considering Program to Fund Specialized Protective Vests
All of Denton’s 171 police officers must wear their bulletproof vests when in uniform. According to...
Report on SHOT Show 2017
The largest tradeshow for people working in the field of law enforcement, hunting and the shooting sports, is held every year in Las Vegas,...
NIJ Raises the Bar for Body Armor Manufacturers with NIJ Standard-0101.07
National Institute of Justice Raises the Bar for Armor Manufacturers with NIJ Standard-0101.07
Upon releasing the NIJ Standard-0101.06 for Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor in...
Body Armour to Protect Ten’s Security Again Refused by Police
Body Armour to Protect Ten’s Security Again Refused by Law Enforcement
Security guards hired to protect Ten Network’s reporters and cameramen covering crime scenes have...
Honeywell Lightens Tactical Vests For Law Enforcement Officers By Up To...
Honeywell Lightens Tactical Carriers For Police Officers By Up To 40 Percent
Honeywell announced today that it has released Centurion™, a composite fabric designed to make...
Community Members Raise Money To Equip Police With Bulletproof Helmets
Community Members Collect Money To Equip Police Force
With so many police officers across the country being shot by gunmen, a local business owner is raising money...
Second Brazos Valley Police Officer Saved by Bulletproof Vest
A bulletproof vest has again prevented a Brazos Valley police officer from being seriously injured or even killed. This is now twice in 10...
EnGarde Body Armor Is Saving Lives And The Environment
EnGarde Contributing To Save Lives And The Environment
Every year thousands of brave men and women in law enforcement and the military are placed in...
The Safariland Group Expands Platform with Key Acquisitions
The Safariland Group, a leading global provider of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets, today announced...
Icon Industries Offers Pre-Owned Hydraulic Presses for Armor
Second hand Hydraulic Presses for Armor are offered by Icon
Located on the southeast side of Grand Rapids, Michigan is Icon Industries, Inc.For the...
Bryan Police Officer Saved by Bulletproof Vest When Shot at Scene...
Rafael Antione Ginn, 31, a convicted felon who resides in Bryan, was found hiding in a nearby car soon after the crime. With guns...
The Decline Of Body Armor Use
The Decrease Of Ballistic Armor Use
It has been discovered after various researches that officers of the police force are not motivated to suit up...
Record Breaking Numbers of Body Armor Exhibitors Set For SHOT Show...
Las Vegas, NV – This year the Shooting, Huntington & Outdoor Trade Show
(SHOT Show 2017) played host to vendors from 100 countries across the...
Houston Police Receives Level IV Body Armor for Officers
Houston Law Enforcement Receives Level IV Body Armor
This year, we have seen some saddening scenes right across the United States and the Houston Police...
Fort Worth Law Enforcement Gives Thanks and Praise To Supportive Community
Fort Worth Police Department Gives Thanks To Supportive Community
It’s been a rather horrible year for law enforcement officers, in nearly every big city in...
Department of Homeland Security Awards Armor Express Nearly $94M Contract For...
The Department of Homeland Security recently awarded Armor Express a $93.8 million contract
Based on the contract’s terms, Armor Express, which is a leading producer...
TYR Tactical To Move Into Bigger Building In Peoria Area
TYR Tactical, a high-end law enforcement body armor, vests, backpacks and clothing manufacturer, began its construction of a new 76,000 square foot headquarters and...
CSU Body Armor Research
Armor Research By CSU
Researchers at Colorado State University are interested in interviewing individuals who have worn body armor.We are conducting a research study to...
