ShotStop Duritium GT2 armor plates are rated to stop 62-grain M855 and weigh just 3.8 lbs. per plate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n05:37<\/strong> Quality of protection.<\/p>\nShotStop offers plates for all the relevant threat levels, ranging from III to IV+ all while staying thin and light.<\/p>\n
All of their plates have been rigorously tested by NIJ-certified third-party institutions. Many of their customers have publicly put their armor plates to Youtube video \u201ctorture tests\u201d, in which these plates are subjected to unheard-of levels of abuse and still being able to effectively stop rounds. The company has full transparency of all of their plates, including official NIJ laboratory test results.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe let the people do the talking\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\nShotStop’s ballistic plates have received many positive reviews from the field. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n07:56<\/strong> What is new for 2021?<\/p>\nJason unveils ShotStop\u2019s new Duritium HA, a level IV multi-hit rated plate that weighs an unheard of 4.3 pounds. This particular plate has been rated for and tested to six rounds of M2 AP 30-06. Additionally, this comes with a 10-year warranty. By comparison, most level IV plates by reputable companies will weigh at least over 5 pounds per plate. In accordance with their company mission, ShotStop went above and beyond what any armor manufacturer is doing
09:43<\/strong> Long-term cost savings.<\/p>\nDaniel brings the question of what the real cost savings are with armor plate extended warranties and long-term expiration dates. He notes that many law enforcement agencies buying armor in bulk for their officers are limited by their department budget and do not necessarily get the best items on the market. Having an extended warranty and expiration date can add great value and savings per unit purchased.<\/p>\n
10:14<\/strong> Jason agrees and further elaborates how ShotStop products fit that bill by offering individual clients and law enforcement agencies these long-term cost savings. One should consider the full cost of ownership versus the short-term upfront charge. Most armor manufactures offer just 5 years of warranty while ShotStop offers 10-15 year warranties on their products. This effectively means the price of one plate replaces what would otherwise be the cost of owning two plates from a competitor.<\/p>\nShotStop plates add long-term cost savings in their durability and extended warranty.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n11:25<\/strong> How does the average armed citizen get this level of protection?<\/p>\nAll residents of the US can go to the ShotStop website and use the \u201cFind a Dealer\u201d search function to find local vendors that are verified to sell their products. Google is always the preferred option for finding local dealers.<\/p>\n
12:18<\/strong> \u201cBoob cut\u201d or female body armor considerations.<\/p>\nWhile not in the immediate pipeline until the end of 2021 or Q1 of 2022, ShotStop is currently in development for proper female anatomy-designed armor plates. Currently, there are three models in consideration for small, medium, and large breast sizes. Daniel adds that there is a demand for this kind of product offering, as more and more female law enforcement officers participate in tactical units and combative scenarios.<\/p>\n
14:35<\/strong> ShotStop ballistic shields.<\/p>\nComing soon, ShotStop will be releasing rifle-rated ballistic shields. Meant for the patrol officer or the average citizen, this product line offers protection up to level III for rifle caliber threats while providing the same level of lightweight materials as seen in their previous plates. This will come in different sizes: 18\u201dx30\u201d and 24\u201dx36\u201d (perfect for use as cover while inside a vehicle).<\/p>\nPolyethylene offers excellent protection and weight savings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n17:01<\/strong> Learn more about ShotStop<\/p>\nThe best place to find out more about ShotStop, visit https:\/\/www.shotstop.net.<\/p>\n
Their website gives full transparency and discloses NIJ-certified ballistic lab reports for each plate and how they performed to each caliber.<\/p>\n
17:43<\/strong> What are other future projects ShotStop is working on?<\/p>\nBeyond the current lineup of 2021 products, Daniel asks Jason, what are future products ShotStop is either currently or planning on working on?<\/p>\n
Jason reveals that ShotStop is further improving upon their base armor designs by combining their current polyethylene technology with carbon, which will shave 15%-20% off of the weight. This innovative design is called Carbon Duritium.<\/p>\nJason Henkel brings with him over 5 years of experience in the ballistic protection industry, helping to ensure that ShotStop remains ahead of the competition for the years to come.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cThe future is \u2026 to out-innovate everybody. The East can go ahead and copy-cat us, by the time they get their first thing shipped into the US, we\u2019re gonna be onto our next thing. Duritium never stops evolving.\u201d<\/p>\n
19:31<\/strong> Jason goes into further detail as to what direction ShotStop wants to take this Carbon Duritium technology. As a long-term goal, they wish to inject multi-walled carbon nanotubes at a molecular level into the strands of their polyethylene material. In theory, this would result in a 15 times increase in tensile strength.<\/p>\nJason expresses that the potential of this kind of material is almost limitless. He states that even something as thin and flexible as a shirt could possibly stop green tip rounds. ShotStop is already developing a John Wick style armored clothing for correctional officers, in which everyday attire such as jackets, suits, shirts, or pants would be slash, stab, and even down the line bullet resistant to small calibers.<\/p>\n
Article\/Show notes by Eric Huh<\/p>\n