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The Strongest Bulletproof Vests

Bulletproof vests are a form of body armor that are meant to protect you from sustaining injury from gunfire. The National Institute of Justice, a division of the U.S. Department of Justice, establishes the minimum performance for these vests, and lists those vests that comply with the standards. Performance is measured in "shot-to-edge," or the minimum distance needed between the shot and the edge of the vest.

  1. P2AHL2D by GH Armor Systems

    • The P2AHL2D vest is manufactured by GH Armor Systems. The vest is gender neutral and has a side opening. The vest ranges in size from C2 to C5, but does not cover size C1 (short). The shot-to-edge distance for the first round is 2 inches, while the shot-to-edge distance for the second round is 3 inches. The vest comes with a five-year warranty.

    AIIA by Galls

    • The AIIA bulletproof vest is made in a male and female version. The male version of the vest, known as the AIIA-1, has a side opening, and covers size ranges from C2 to C5, but doe not cover size C1. The first round shot-to-edge distance is 2 inches, and the second round shot-to-edge distance is 3 inches. The warranty is five years. The female version, known as the AIIAF, covers sizes C1 to C5, has equivalent shot-to-edge ratios as the male version, as well as a five-year warranty.

    DX-IIA by Protective Products Enterprises

    • The DX-IIA bulletproof vest is designed for both male and female users. It has a side opening and covers all available size ranges, from C1 through C5. The shot-to-edge distance for the first round is 2 inches, and the shot-to-edge distance for the second round is 3 inches. The warranty is five years.

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