Category Archives: Information

In today’s world personal safety is important, even the most famous faces in Hollywood are turning to Safe Life Defense for their protection needs. From the adrenaline-fueled action of UFC to the gripping drama of hit TV series, celebrities like Michael Rooker, Isaiah Washington, Chuck Liddell, Royce Gracie, Tyrese Gibson, Ramon Rodriguez, and Hisham Tawfiq [...]

Every piece of kit is mission dependent, whether it is your vest, battle belt, clothing, footwear, they are all dependent on what the overall goal of your mission is. The Tactical Vest is one of the most important pieces of tactical gear that you should consider. You need to know where and how to access [...]

Welcome to Safe Life Defense, we make it our mission to ensure your safety is never compromised. Today, threats loom from every corner, finding the right body armor is essential. But understanding the complexities of armor ratings can be confusing and overwhelming. From IIIA/HG2 soft armor to rifle-rated protection, we understand that being able to [...]

Everyday Carry is a hot topic thanks to the internet and content creators alike. Most Everyday Carry posts are found to be over the top, yet oddly, kind of satisfying. With the gun, knife, and preparedness industries colliding, it lends itself to endless variants, from the minimalist setups to the “I’d rather have it and [...]

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the regulatory body that establishes the highest standard for armor ratings in the body armor industry. Level IV Armor is the highest level of defense that the NIJ recognizes for body armor. Level IV Plates protect against armor-piercing projectiles, including .30-06 M2 AP ("black tip"). The M2 AP [...]

Moving up the ladder of armor protection recognized by the NIJ (National Institute of Justice), we arrive at level III armor. Certified Level III plates are designed to defeat ammunition up to 7.62x51 M80 (.308 Winchester) rounds. Recent technological advancements have ushered in a new era of armor manufacturing, marked by enhancements in strength, durability, [...]

SHOT Show 2024 has come and gone, leaving the firearms industry buzzing with excitement over the latest innovations and cutting-edge technologies. As we recap SHOT Show 2024, see what you missed as we go over the event and call out standout products, trends, and insights that are set to shape the future of personal and [...]

A Bulletproof vest with NIJ certification ratings of level IIA (HG1) or IIIA (HG2) protect against handgun and shotgun threats. Level IIA or HG1 armor gets engineered to stop rounds such as; 9MM, .357 Magnum, and .38 Special. Level IIIA or HG2 armor goes beyond this by stopping the above-mentioned rounds and; .44 Magnum and [...]