Understanding the Lasting Effects of Impact Trauma on the Human Body
Impact trauma, often referred to as blunt force trauma (BFT), can have profoundly detrimental effects on the human body, lasting well beyond the point of impact. The sudden, forceful transfer of kinetic energy into the human body can lead to a variety of injuries, ranging from minor contusions to severe, permanent damage to soft tissue […]
Understanding the Technical Differences Between Less Lethal and Non-Lethal Ammunition
Navigating modern law enforcement, military and security engagements requires an increasingly complex understanding of the risks of lethality, as well as the chance for long-term harm to those targeted by weapons deployment. The deployment of lethal force, whether by deploying a firearm, physical strikes, or other measures, is expected to be a last resort during engagements, […]
Advancing Safety and Efficiency: Key Considerations in Assessing Less Lethal Ammunition
Law enforcement and military branches across North America, Europe, and most of the globe are facing heavy scrutiny when it comes to the use of force, specifically when it comes to deploying ammunition or weaponry that carries a high risk of lethality. In a bid to reduce injuries to both officers and civilians, there have […]
Understanding NIJ Ballistic Levels: Ensuring User Safety Through Rigorous Testing
When it comes to ensuring the optimal safety of law enforcement and military personnel in high-conflict scenarios, ensuring protective equipment is alignmed with current safety standards and practices is paramount. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is a leading authority for safety protocols and maintains a dedicated set of standards for ballistic resistance that allow […]
Anatomical Body Armour Considerations: How to Evaluate the Safety Performance of Fitted PPE
Properly fitting and performance-tested body armour is essential to ensure personal protection during highly volatile conditions. With police, military and security professionals facing increasingly violent scenarios in daily operations, it has become crucial to understand anatomical requirements, specifically when considering the fundamental differences involved in protecting female and male body frames. Anatomically specific designed body […]
How Does Ballistic Testing Software Help Promote Safety and Injury Prevention
When it comes to ensuring safety and injury prevention within the armour industry, as well as sectors that utilize such tools for various applications, ballistic testing is an essential tool for assessing projectile potential. Whether testing from a military or law enforcement perspective to forensics and even the private sector, ballistic testing provides valuable information […]
Shaping the Future of Helmet Safety Testing
Helmet safety testing remains a vital concern when it comes to protecting both recreational and professional participants in organized sports, those commuting by bicycle or motorcycle, and individuals engaged in the many different activities that present a risk for head trauma. While the current methods and modelling behind standardized testing present a valuable way to […]
How Does Ballistic Testing Software Help Promote Safety and Injury Prevention
When it comes to ensuring safety and injury prevention within the armour industry, as well as sectors that utilize such tools for various applications, ballistic testing is an essential tool for assessing projectile potential. Whether testing from a military or law enforcement perspective to forensics and even the private sector, ballistic testing provides valuable information […]
