Back Face Signature – shortened to BFS and also known as Back Face Deformation – is the maximum permissable indent into ballistic backing material after impact. It is measured because it is important that body armour not only stops a bullet penetrating but also protects you from damage caused by the energy from the projectile. …
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There is much debate around the form of hard body armour plates, also known as SAPI plates. There is no “one size fits all” and this guide aims to help customers decide what is best for them. Note, we are not talking about the materials used, just the shape. Flat vs Curved Plates Flat plates …
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Choosing between soft and hard body armour is a personal decision based on the tasks you will undertake and the threats you may encounter. Furthermore, you need to consider between an armour that wraps around your body or a SAPI plate design. There are advantages and disadvantages for both types and it may be beneficial …
Choosing between soft and hard body armour is a personal decision based on the tasks you will undertake and the threats you may encounter. Furthermore, you need to consider between an armour that wraps around your body or a SAPI plate design. There are advantages and disadvantages for both types and it may be beneficial …
We monitor offences involving the use of weapons in the UK to produce body armour that suits the type of threats our customers may face. This page was last updated on 19th October 2020 and at this time we could not locate information for Northern Ireland. Data is collected from various departments, including the Office …
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The internet is littered with body armour, many of which is incredibly cheap with dubious five star reviews. There’s a saying “buy cheap, buy twice,” which is quite fitting albeit if you succumb to your injuries you might not get the opportunity to “buy twice”. Here’s a simple guide to buying the right body armour …
The Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST), formerly known as the Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB), is responsible for UK body armour standards. Their 2017 publication is 92 pages long and outlines the minimum performance requirements and test methods for body armour intended for UK law enforcement agencies. There is currently no standards …
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The Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB) is a common term associated with UK body armour standards. In April 2011 the HOSDB became CAST, the Centre for Applied Science and Technology.
A SAPI plate, or Small Arms Protective is a type of body armour designed to stop high velocity rounds. Typically SAPI plates measuring 25cm wide x 30-32cm tall and sit in the centre of the chest to protect the vital organs. Traditionally ballistic steel was used to produce SAPI plates however advanced in technology have …
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Body armour generally comes in two formats; soft or hard. Soft armour is usually made from layers of specialist fabrics such as Kevlar or Dyneema. It is cut to body shape sizes that wrap around the body and can generally stop low calibre bullets, stab and spike threats. Soft armour is genrally quite flexible so …
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