Craig Hall

Violence against EMS is increasing, and body armor is becoming part of the conversation. While most soft armor won’t stop a stabbing unless it’s spike rated, it can reduce injury from slash attacks and handgun threats. As risks grow and more agencies adopt protective gear, body armor is quietly edging toward becoming an industry standard in EMS.

At Penn Tactical Solutions, most of our instructors and a large number of our clients are EMS professionals. When not working as EMS...

“Many victims in mass shootings die from chest injuries, not limb wounds. A simple chest seal can keep air out of the chest cavity and give victims a fighting chance until help arrives.”