Understanding Concealable Ballistic Vest

Wearing concealable ballisticvest is not just something that is common practice within executive or diplomatic security.  Many other professionals, such as sky marshals and under cover law enforcement officers are also known to take regular advantage of such piece of personal protective equipment.PPSS - CV1 Covert Bullet Proof Vests

Covert body armor allows a security professional to look after the personal security of principals and VIP’s and become a significant and effective ‘low profile part’ of their day to day life.  This often is a main objective when looking after the personal security of high profile individuals and their families.  Within executive protection is it often of great importance to ‘blend in’, become a part of the normal environment and not act as a noticeable security professional.

The personal safety of business executives, politicians and high profile individuals within the music and film industry is often compromised by criminals and other potentially hostile members of the public.  However, convincing high profile professionals to wear body armor is almost an impossible task.  They just don’t want to alternate their life style or appearance, and this is why covert or concealable bullet proof vests have become of such interest for the rich and famous.

But what makes a covert body armor to a good or even excellent body armor?  How light should a covert bullet proof vest be, and to what standards should it have been tested and certified to?  Let us make sure your choice is based on up-to-date information and reflect a good understanding of this subject.

Covert ballistic vests are always designed as soft body armor.  They do not feature hard trauma plates, which usually are made out of polyethylene, ceramic or steel. Covert body armor can offer excellent protection from even the most handguns and ammunition.  Protection can be offered from 22mm, 9mm, 357Mag, 44Mag, 45 Mag and other ammunition.