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10 Best Paracord (2022 Update) Buyer’s Guide

Paracord is a type of narrow rope that was first developed and deployed on parachutes during World War II. Today it is widely appreciated for its strength and versatility and used by campers, hunters, homeowners and more for a variety of purposes.

There are six recognized types of paracord, but by far the most popular is Type III, or ‘550 paracord’. It is called 550 paracord because it is rated to handle a static load of 550 pounds. 750 pound paracord is also in fairly common use. But because it is thicker than 550, it is not quite as versatile.

There are hundreds of companies that manufacture paracord these days. We sifted through dozens of different products to find the best paracord of 2022. (more…)

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10 Best Body Armor (Bulletproof Vest) (2022 Update) Buyer’s Guide

Even if you’re not in the military, with an estimated 300 million legal firearms in private hands and millions more illegal guns in circulation the odds of encountering a live fire situation are increasing. It’s important that those who are thrust into harm’s way have the right protection. And that protection begins with body armor.

Whether soft or hard today’s body armor is lighter and more effective than ever. And with the ever growing number of carrier vests on the market you have more ways to deploy that body armor than ever before. Body armor is gender specific, so if you are a female, browse our article for female body armor.  In this guide we’re going to take a look at the best body armor on the market today, including some of the many outstanding bulletproof vests. (more…)

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7 Things You Might Not Know About Body Armor

Body armor has been with us for thousands of years, but in this case we’re not talking about bamboo slats or chain mail, or those head-to-toe metal suits so popular during the Middle Ages. We’re talking about body armor designed to stop a bullet.(Bulletproof Vests)

That type of body armor has only been with us for about 100 years and did not become widely manufactured and distributed until after Kevlar (1) was developed in the 1960s. Today everyone from the President to deer hunters wear body armor but there are still a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings regarding what it is and what it is capable of. Body armor typically only covers your chest and torso, if you want full protection, consider a ballistic helmet to protect your head. (more…)

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Can You Buy a Bulletproof Vest?

Many people are unclear about bulletproof ownership laws. Some may have read things about the legality of buying bulletproof vests that were contradictory or even untrue. Although there are many legitimate reasons to own a bulletproof vest, most people have been told that wearing such a vest is illegal if you are not a law enforcement officer, such as in the military or police force. (more…)

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