This is the verified forum for body-armor procurement professionals, dealers, and manufacturers.
What belongs here
- Regulatory discussion — state + federal change, AG opinions, enforcement edge cases
- Procurement workflow — BVP cycle, cooperative contracts, RFP language, female-fit and corrections nuance
- Products + NIJ standards — 0101.06 / 0101.07 transition, CPL listings, warranty cycles
- Shields + helmets — NIJ 0108.01, NIJ 0106, ACH-GEN-II selection, mounting and pad systems
- Tools + feedback — platform requests, bug reports, feature ideas
What doesn't
- Vendor solicitation dressed up as advice
- Classified or sensitive operational details
- Third-party PII
Who can see what
- Most categories are open to read anonymously
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