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.
Northern Michigan Body Armor Factory To Close
Northern Michigan Body Armor Facility To Close
CENTRAL LAKE, Mich. -A northern Michigan body armor factory that makes body armor for law enforcement and other...
Body Armour Plea For Ambulance Crew
Calls have been made for frontline ambulance staff to be issued with body armour after it was revealed they face the threat of violence...
Understanding The New NIJ body Armor Standard By PoliceOne
In July 2008, the National Institute of Justice released NIJ Standard-0101.06, Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor, the latest evolution in standards by which law...
Better Body Armor Means More Weight For Troops
Concerned that U.S. troops are already saddled with too much heavy gear, military officials will not require them to wear improved body armor until...
Defective Body Armor Costs Company $1 million
A Canadian company will pay the United States just over $1 million to resolve allegations it violated federal law by selling a defective material...
U.S. Marines Still Seek Better Body Armor
The U.S. Marine Corps has ordered major modifications to its body armor to improve comfort, mobility and safety, The Associated Press (AP) has learned.
The...
Chinese Bullets Found With Enemies In Afghanistan And Iraq
China's robust arms industry has been able to duplicate U.S.-made, armor piercing rounds, and the bullets are being found with the enemy in Afghanistan...
Twice Wounded, Officer No Longer Resists Protective Vest
Knoxville, Tenn., police officer Norman Rickman had no reason to believe he was in danger five months ago when he checked out a blaring...
Lighter Body Armor Issued For Afghanistan
The Corps has introduced a new alternative to the body armor Marines wear in combat.
A scalable plate body armor carrier, which allow leathernecks to...
Favourable Judgment For Dyneema® fiber In US Patent And Trademark Infringement...
Positive Judgment For Dyneema® In US Patent And Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas concluded a judgment...
Simpsonville Man Found Guilty Of Being “Felon In Possession Of Body...
By Paul Alongi • May 15, 2008 A Simpsonville man is awaiting sentencing after a jury found him guilty of being a felon in...
Contracts For Body Armor Filled Without Initial Tests Inspections Skipped In...
Government auditors said yesterday that nearly half of 28 contracts to manufacture body armor for Army soldiers were completed without the gear ever going...
Choosing Body Armor That’s Right For You
The concept of wearing personal armor is not new. Throughout history, warriors have protected themselves with varying forms and levels of armor. Many, if...
Area Patrols Get Funds For Body Armor
Vineland, Millville and Franklin Township police
are among 500 law enforcement agencies that will share grants from the state Division of Criminal Justice for body...
Oz Nanoboffins Punt Paper-Thin Flak Jacket Plan
Nanoboffins Punt Ultra-Thin Flak Jacket Plan
Astounding news from Australia today, as it appears that yet another unbelievable movie themed breakthrough has been made in...
U.S. Troops Equiped with Lightweight Body Armor
In the extensive drive to equip military personnel with superior gear on the battlefield, the U.S. Army has introduced a lighter body armor that...
DoJ Dumps Dragon Skin Body Armor
Announced on Aug 3, the US Department of Justice has decided to decertify Pinnacle Inc's Dragon Skin body armor.
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office...
Body Armor Dyneema To Serve During 2008 Olympic Games In Beijing
Body armor with Dyneema® combine maximum ballistic performance
with minimum weight for Chinese Police during 2008 Summer Olympics Bullet-resistant vests and helmets made with ultra-strong,...
NATO’s ISAF Chooses For EnGarde Body Armor Again
ISAF, the International Security Assistance Task Force, has the primary responsibility of providing a safe and secure environment in Afghanistan to facilitate reconstruction of...
Is This The Face Of the Future Warrior?
Is This The Face Of the Future Soldier?
Body armour, ballistic helmets and shields are now all common sights on our streets, whether London or...
