Questions Covered

What are "bullet-proof" and "stab-proof" vests made of?
What are armour materials made of?
How do armour materials work?

How much knife penetration of the body is safe?
Which knives are the most penetrating?
How much energy can a human exert in a stab attack?

Which bullets can be defeated by body-armour?
Which bullets cannot be defeated by body-armour?
Can body armour defeat bomb blasts?
What is meant by "blunt trauma"?
Can blunt trauma kill?

How do attack threats to police beat officers differ from attack threats to police firearms officers?
What are the attack threats to armed forces personnel?
What are the attack threats to private security industry personnel?
How can risks of attack be assessed?

What are HOSDB, NIJ and NATO Standards for personal armour equipment?
How do various test apparatus and methods differ?
Are formal personal armour test procedures realistic?

How do I choose which body-armour to use?
Which is the safest body-armour?
Which is the most comfortable body-armour?
Which is the most efficient way to trial body-armour?
What are the "trade-offs" when selecting body-armour?
How can an accurate sizing policy be achieved?
How can maximum wearability be achieved?
Is there a wrong way to wear body-armour?

What are the special considerations for female armour?
Are front opening vests unsafe?
Is body-armour weakened when wet?
How important is side protection in body-armour?

How often should body-armour in service be inspected?
What are the rules-of-care for body-armour?
Does body-armour deteriorate with age?
When should body-armour be replaced?