Personal defense is about having the right tool and the right level of force. Pepper spray can work alongside a firearm as a less-lethal option, or stand on its own for the family member who cannot or will not carry a gun.
We recently decided to carry some non-lethal personal defense options. As we explored the category, we looked for a strong track record and a proven formula. One standout was Fox Labs 1.4, which has a long-standing reputation for potency and real-world performance. Their legacy OC formula starts with 5.3 million SHU pepper and uses a high concentration of active capsaicinoids to deliver an almost blistering effect.
This is the original legacy formula carried by police, correctional officers, and members of the U.S. military.
If you choose to carry pepper spray, apply the same mindset you use when selecting your EDC firearm and ammo.
Quality matters. Reputation matters. Performance matters.
See for yourself. More options to come.
Everyone always asks about 5.7 x 28. While not all 5.7 rounds are created equal, here’s how a commercially available FMJ performed against the Everyday Armor T-Shirt.
Full video on the 1ShotTV YouTube channel.
All of our armor is tested in an NIJ-accredited laboratory. YouTube tests are usually more about entertainment than data, but sometimes the results still catch our attention.
This 170-grain 10mm shot from a Glock 20 was interesting. It was captured early in the ballistic package and actually sticks out the front. If you look closely, you can even see the rifling on the bullet.
You can watch the full video on the @1ShotTV channel. We’ll also be sharing a few of the more outlandish clips from that test.
How do you think the Everyday Armor panels handled .50 AE and .500 S&W?
Everyone argues about calibers and brands. Almost nobody talks about consistency.
What’s the one piece of your EDC you refuse to compromise on, and why?
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The role of today’s firefighter continues to expand. Beyond fire suppression, crews are responding to medical calls, civil unrest, traffic incidents, and scenes that are increasingly unpredictable.
Many departments rely on a wide mix of career firefighters and volunteers, which makes traditional fitted armor difficult to deploy at scale. That’s why we developed a universal-fit ballistic system designed to be shared, staged, and ready when needed.
Introducing the Firefighter Vest, part of the LEOnline collection by Premier Body Armor.
A practical armor solution built for real-world fire and rescue operations, where flexibility, speed, and readiness matter.
When duty calls, equipment should never slow the response.
LEOnline™ by Premier Body Armor
What if your department could design custom police vests, get every officer fitted, and have NIJ-certified body armor in hand within just six weeks with a fit guarantee? With LEOnline™, the modern law enforcement vest procurement platform from Premier Body Armor, you can streamline your entire body armor purchasing process in one secure, web-based solution. Because when duty calls, procurement should never slow you down.
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Very interesting opportunity to check out the edc of an elite executive protection professional. The bag is for the client, the band is for himself. This setup goes absolutely everywhere with him.
Law Enforcement Grade Protection in Everyday Carry Formats
We offer the largest collection of discreet armor solutions on the planet.
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“History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower
Today, we honor those who stood strong. To every veteran and their families: thank you.
Putting on your Sunday best sometimes includes being ready to stand in the gap.
Nehemiah 4: 17–18 “Those who carried burdens were loaded in such a way that each labored on the work with one hand and held his weapon with the other. And each of the builders had his sword strapped at his side while he built.”
If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. Glad to see justice served here.
Incident unverified, but this one had us shaking our heads...
Think about the time you put into perfecting your EDC: the countless holsters you’ve bought, all the ammo you tested, and the dozens of brands and reviews you flipped through before you landed here. If you were looking for a sign to add armor to your EDC, this is it. The Everyday Armor T-Shirt 360. The biggest upgrade to your EDC since appendix carry.
We’re at IACP. Stop by booth 3415. See the future of armor procurement and feel the difference. Custom-fit armor for each of your officers, and delivered in under 6 weeks.