STORM LAKE, Iowa -- The Storm Lake Police Department has received 12 body armor kits from the FBI. The kits include a Kevlar vest, a carrier, and two level IV rifle rated plates.

A donation of body armor from the FBI to the Storm Lake Police Department. (KTIV) This program operates on an as-needed basis, as determined by the FBI when communicating with various agencies.

The legislation would prohibit the sale or ownership of enhanced military-grade body armor by civilians. Cashell Durham, Salter's sister, said she's honored that the bill is named after her brother.

Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) re-introduced legislation Monday that would restrict the purchase and possession of "enhanced" body armor in the United States.

Understanding the difference between soft and hard body armor is crucial for making an informed decision about your personal protection. Each type has its own unique strengths and weaknesses ...

Pinnacle says the body armor's interconnected ceramic discs afford it greater protection and more flexibility than the Interceptor body armor.

Grisly though some of the experiments might be, they get closer to simulating the real effects of body armor blows on live personnel.

A lawsuit by a gun rights group seeks to strike down New York's body armor ban as unconstitutional. It was enacted after mass shooting in Buffalo.

The Department of Homeland Security launched an investigation after discovering that an Ohio police department had bought counterfeit body armor made in China for use by its SWAT unit.

Body armor is protective clothing that can absorb or deflect weapons and projectiles to protect the wearer from any injury. This article discusses composite materials used in body armor, their ...

Honing positive attributes such as grit, hardiness, and other positive character traits enhances psychological body armor, enabling an adaptive response to adversity.

Amid an uptick in mass shooters wearing body armor, a California bill would ban people from owning or purchasing it.