Armor Express, a Winner in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, will demonstrate its latest innovations in ballistic systems, carrier designs, hard armor technology, and duty gear at the 2020 Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show).

Armor Express, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance protective solutions for Law Enforcement markets, DoD and First Responders, is excited to welcome attendees to its newly located booth #15931 on the main showroom floor (Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas), January 21-24.

On display will be Armor Express’ best-selling carriers, soft armor/ballistic packages with extreme stopping power and assorted Level III, III ICW and IV hard armor rifle plates.

(What does it take to stop a bullet? Knowledge, innovation, hard work, comfort, and confidence in both concealable and tactical systems – so however it looks, you know it works. Courtesy of Armor Express and YouTube.)

Also, the Company’s array of ballistic shields and flagship helmets worn by our nation’s most prestigious agencies will be showcased.

Attendees will experience first-hand AE’s:

American Revolution

• A top-of-the-line concealable carrier system which sets the mark for exceptional design with attention to detail, while offering maximum comfort, breathability, and durability.

• The carrier offers low-profile shoulder padding for added comfort and weight disbursement and utilizes superior microfiber nylon for its exterior shell.

• The slightly denser material results in greater durability and longevity.

Traverse 

• This overt carrier with front zippered opening offers both MOLLE and Dress configurations, along with optional features to meet departmental requirements.

• It is available in the Company’s new BRAVO cut.

• Internal plate pockets accommodate inserts for added protection.

• Front and rear hard armor plate pockets accommodate rifle plate protection.

Fearless PC  

• Featuring a laser cut attachment platform, this plate carrier can be customized with either TUBES® or COBRA® Alpha quick release Dynamic Cummerbund systems with accessory sleeves, so the wearer can kit out just the way their mission requires.

Lighthawk XT 3.0 

• Built on the SPEAR BALCS ballistic cut, this high-performance tactical carrier provides ample coverage while maintaining a more aggressive architecture.

• Its enhanced technology includes:

  • AE’s Vent System with 3D foam spacing for airflow;

  • Upgraded Advanced Shoulder Pads which aid in weight disbursement and overall comfort; and

  • An interchangeable cummerbund with quick release options.

Hard Armor Shoulder Plate (HASP)

• An advanced, lightweight ballistic shoulder protection plate and carrier exclusive to the Armor Express product line.

• Available in Level IIIA, III, or III+ ballistic options, the HASP offers added shoulder protection to a plate carrier or tactical rig.

• Its latest laser cut material results in a durable, low-profile, reduced-weight system.

Triton Steel Plate

• Measures approximately .21” thick (without spall guard technology) with a weight of 6.3lbs in a 10×12 SH configuration.

• This hard armor supports LE departments seeking an Active Shooter Kit (ASK) option and Fire/EMS departments seeking an affordable yet durable NIJ .06-certified plate option.

• The Triton is certified to Level III with a III+ rating, along with 2018 DEA certification, and comes with a 10-year warranty.

2019 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winner: Busch PROtective AMP-1 TP Helmet by Armor Express

(See the worlds first composite and lightest helmet to achieve the VPAM standard. This helmet offers elite ballistic capabilities, is lightweight and fully modular! Courtesy of RP/07 and YouTube.)

• Designed for close quarter combat threats and made of a multi-layer aramid composite and patented production technique for elite ballistic performance.

• Increased edge and multi-impact capabilities enhance the helmet’s protective area by up to 50%, compared to standard ballistic helmets.

• The AMP-1 TP offers high fragmentation protection and is certified to the international VPAM-3, as well as U.S. NIJ, DEA, and FBI protocols.

Other state-of-the-art solutions including ballistic shields, mission-critical accessories such as the laser cut SRT battle belt, and K-9 protection will be demonstrated at the Armor Express booth.

See more of the Company’s Traverse carrier in the SHOT Show New Product Center and find additional information on Armor Express and its range of protective solutions in the latest 2020 catalog.

Armor Express Takes Gold in 2019 ‘ASTORS’  Homeland Security Awards Program

Armor Express

• Best Personal/Protective Equipment Solution

• AMP-1 TP Ballistic Helmet

• The Busch PROtective AMP-1 TP ballistic helmet is the first and lightest composite helmet with VPAM (HVN-2009) used by the DEA, FBI, USMS and ATF.

• Armor Express was also recognized in the 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program.

The 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program surpassed expectations with a record number of nominations received from industry leaders and government agencies, and drew over 200 attendees to the ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Banquet – an exclusive gourmet luncheon and networking opportunity which filled to capacity, before having to turn away late registrants.

The event featured an impassioned and compelling keynote address by William J. Bratton, former police commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD) twice, the Boston Police Department (BPD), and former chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), as he walked attendees through 50 years of American policing history, the impacts on the communities, and the evolution of critical communication capabilities in our post 9/11 landscape.

Commissioner Bratton, one of the world’s most respected and trusted experts on risk and security issues and Executive Chairman of Teneo Risk a global advisory firm, was recognized as the ‘2019 ‘ASTORS’ Person of the Year’ for his Lifetime of Dedication and Extraordinary Leadership in Homeland Security and Public Safety.

Why the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program?

American Security Today’s comprehensive Annual Homeland Security Awards Program is organized to recognize the most distinguished vendors of physical, IT, port security, law enforcement, and first responders, in acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to ‘Keep our Nation Secure, One City at a Time.’

Over 200 distinguished guests representing Federal, State and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms, gathered from across North America, Europe and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields which included: 

• The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
• United States Marine Corps
• The Federal Protective Service (FPS)
• Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
• United States Postal Inspection Service
• DHS S&T 
• United States Marshals Service (USMS)
• The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Police (PAPD)
• The Department of Justice (DOJ)
• The New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (NYS DHSES)
• United States Border Patrol
• AlertMedia, Ameristar Perimeter Security, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, Bellevue University, BriefCam, Canon U.S.A., CornellCookson, Drone Aviation, FLIR Systems, Hanwha Techwin, HID Global, IPVideo Corp., Konica Minolta Business Solutions, LenelS2, ManTech, Regroup Mass Notifications, SafeLogic, SolarWinds, Senstar, ShotSpotter, Smiths Detection, TCOM LP, Trackforce, Verint, and More!

Why American Security Today?

The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.

The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.

American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State and local levels of government as well as firms allied to government.

American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that hold readers eyes throughout the story with cutting edge editorial that provides solutions to their challenges.

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The AST Digital Publications is distributed to over 75,000 qualified government and homeland security professionals in federal, state and local levels.

‘PROTECTING OUR NATION, ONE CITY AT A TIME’

AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.

Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.

These experts are from Government at the federal, state and local level as well as from private firms allied to government.

AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.

AST has Expanded readership into integral Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other potential targets of terrorism.

Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.

To learn more about the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners solutions, please go to the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Championship Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2019 ‘A Year in Review’.

The ‘ASTORS’ Champion Edition is published annually and includes a review of the ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firms products and services, includes video interviews and more.

It is your Go-To source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2019 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.

From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION will have what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitgate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.

It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.

Armor Express is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance body armor systems and related protective solutions.

Following its merger with KDH Defense Systems, Armor Express is one of the largest providers of soft and hard armor products, proudly serving the Federal and Domestic Law Enforcement markets, the Department of Defense, First Responders, and America’s allies around the world.

For more information, please visit www.armorexpress.com.

To learn about advertising opportunities with American Security Today, please contact Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

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