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  2. Bulletproof vest - Wikipedia

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    The Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) in MultiCam, as issued to United States Army soldiers. A bulletproof vest, also known as a ballistic vest or bullet-resistant vest, is a type of body armor designed to absorb impact and prevent the penetration of firearm projectiles and explosion fragments to the torso.

  3. Category:Ballistic vests - Wikipedia

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    This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9. 6B1 ballistic vest ... 6B5 "Ulej" 6B23 ballistic vest; 6B45 ballistic vest; B. Bulletproof vest; C. Combat Integrated ...

  4. Flak jacket - Wikipedia

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    The "Soldiers' Bullet Proof Vest" was manufactured by the G. & D. Cook & Company of New Haven, Connecticut. It consisted of two pieces of steel inserted into the pockets of a regular black military vest. Versions for infantry weighed 3.5 lb (1.6 kg) while a version for cavalry and artillery weighed 7 lb (3.2 kg). They sold for $5–7.

  5. Interceptor multi-threat body armor system - Wikipedia

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    The vest will stop lower velocity fragments and has removable neck, throat, shoulder, extended back and groin protection. Additionally, two ceramic plates may be added to the front and back of the vest, with each capable of stopping up to three hits from the round marked on the plate. For SAPI, this is a caliber of up to 7.62×51mm M80 FMJ.

  6. Second Chance (body armor) - Wikipedia

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    Second Chance is an American body armor manufacturing company. The company was founded in the early 1970s by U.S. Marine and pizza delivery owner/driver Richard Davis. Davis developed the idea of a bulletproof vest after shooting three armed robbers in self-defense during a delivery.

  7. Ballistic shield - Wikipedia

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    United States Marine Corps Military Police Special Reaction Team officers carrying ballistic shields during a training exercise. A ballistic shield, also called a tactical shield or bulletproof shield, is a protection device deployed by police, paramilitaries, and armed forces that are designed to stop or deflect bullets and other projectiles fired at their carrier.

  8. Modular Scalable Vest - Wikipedia

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    The Modular Scalable Vest (MSV) is a bullet-resistant vest that has been introduced by the United States Armed Forces in 2018. The Modular Scalable Vest is replacing all other body armor systems in use, including the OTV (outer tactical vest) , IOTV (improved outer tactical vest) and SPCS (soldier plate carrier system) . [ 1 ]

  9. MKU (company) - Wikipedia

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    MKU is headquartered in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.The company is a manufacturer of optronics devices like night vision binoculars and monoculars, personal and platform armour including ballistic helmets, armour inserts, bulletproof vests, Ballistic Shields & Briefcases for military, paramilitary, homeland security, police & Special Forces with a customer base in over 100 countries.